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Navy’s sea mine countermeasures make technological leap
Driven by the need to organically protect maritime Task Groups from the threat of sea mines, the Royal Australian Navy is embarking on a technological leap through the introduction of a deployable Mine Counter-Measures (MCM) capability under Project SEA 1778. Under Project 1778 Phase One, Australian Mine Warfare Team 16 (MWT 16) was commissioned to […]
Defence's first commitment to Operation ARGOS for 2020
Australia is deploying a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol aircraft in support of the international effort to enforce United Nations Security Council sanctions on North Korea. The aircraft will deploy within the next week on Operation ARGOS, marking the first Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to the operation for 2020.
RAAF Hercules C-130J plane lands at Tamworth airport for Indigenous engagement, opened for tours
Plane spotters were in for a treat on Tuesday morning when a huge air force transport plane cruised into town. The C-130J Hercules aircraft touched down at Tamworth airport and its doors were opened for the public to explore inside. The rare visit was part of a community engagement program for Indigenous communities run by […]
Defence Minister receives Australian counterpart
Defence Minister Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 18 for Senator Linda Reynolds, Australian Defence Minister, within the framework of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Retreat. The two ministers acknowledged recent steps of development in bilateral defence ties with effective activities within Vietnam – Australia defence cooperation framework in accordance […]
Britain’s jaw-dropping new super-fighter will READ PILOTS MIND - ‘They will be in control'
THE ROYAL AIRFORCE hopes to introduce the world's most technologically sophisticated and advanced fighter jet by 2033, as it seeks to gain a cutting-edge in air combat. Special features could include mind-reading flight systems and highly advanced artificial intelligence. The fighter jet is being developed as part of the Tempest Project by BAE Systems.
US Air Force Selects Boeing to Sustain C2 Software Platform for Air Mobility Command
Boeing [NYSE: BA], through its subsidiary Tapestry Solutions, announced it has secured a five-year U.S. Air Force recompete contract to sustain and modernize the Global Decision Support System, or GDSS – the principal command and control (C2) software platform that supports global Air Mobility Command (AMC) missions.
Air Force Budget Request Includes $120 Million for U-2 Aircraft
The United States Air Force fiscal 2021 budget request includes $120 million for the Lockheed Martin U-2 reconnaissance aircraft, including about $48 million for the "high altitude, deep look" Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar System-2B (ASARS-2B), $62 million for other upgrades, and nearly $10 million in overseas contingency operations funding. Raytheon builds ASARS-2B.
France & Australia Reaffirm Commitment To The Attack-Class Submarine Program
France and Australia reaffirmed their commitment to the Future Submarine Program which calls for the construction of 12 Attack-class submarines for the Royal Australian Navy. Australia’s Minister for Defence, Linda Reynolds, and her French counterpart, Florence Parly, issued the following joint statement, February 15th, 2020 while attending the 56th Munich Security Conference:
US Navy renews Lockheed Martin Seahawk PBL contract
The US Navy has renewed Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission System’s H-60 Seahawk Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract, it announced on 15 February. The $2.3 billion US Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support contract will run from now until January 2027. The PBL contract provides supply support for the MH-60R/S helicopter platform.
IAF to acquire 83 Tejas fighter jets for $5.4bn from HAL
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has reportedly finalised the acquisition of 83 single-engine Tejas Mark-1A light combat aircraft (LCA) fighter jets. The deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) also includes maintenance and infrastructure. Initially, HAL quoted nearly Rs565bn ($7.9bn) but the contract price has now decreased to a final amount of up to Rs390bn ($5.4bn), […]

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