According to a press release published by Austal Limited on March 17, 2021, the company is pleased to announce Austal Australia has delivered the ninth Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence. The vessel, the future HMPNGS Rochus Lokinap, was then gifted by the Australian Government to the Papua New Guinea Defence […]
Australia; MoD cancels $50B. French submarines deal
Australia’s ambitious $50 billion project to build a dozen Attack-class submarines with French company Naval Group has reportedly been shelved. Pierre Eric Pommellet, head of Naval Group, is currently in Australia to meet federal ministers in an attempt to rescue the contract, Independent Australia has reported. Australia’s Ministry of Defence recommended the three contenders for […]
Australia; RAAF to reinstate 83rd. SIGINT squadron
A legendary air force squadron disbanded 76 years ago has been reformed to again take on duties as an airborne “home defence” spy unit, gathering intelligence and carrying out early warning protection of Australia’s sea lanes and military bases. The RAAF’s No.83 squadron intelligence unit was first raised in 1943 at the height of Japan’s […]
Australia; ADO orders JCREW I2B1 C-IED for $330M.
Northrop Secures Australia’s $330M Deal for EW Jammers to Foil Radio-Controlled IEDs The U.S. Department of Defense today announced a $330 million contract to provide Australia with Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare (JCREW) systems. In November 2019, the U.S. State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Australia of […]
Australia; DoD to allocate $610M to improve ADF’s amphibious capacities
The Government of Australia is set to invest up to A$800m ($610.6m) to enhance Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) amphibious capabilities in territorial waters and near regions. The move will involve acquiring new fleets of locally built amphibious vehicles and landing craft as part of the Army Littoral Manoeuvre – Light project, LAND 8710 Phase 1 […]
Australia; MoD awards 10 Defense Innovation Hub contracts
The Government of Australia has awarded ten new Defence Innovation Hub contracts in a bid to support the development of new technologies for Australian Defence Force (ADF). The new contracts have a combined value of more than A$21m ($16.07m). Australian Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said: “These contracts will enable the development of promising […]
Australia; MoD allocates $1Billionfor Navy precision weapon enhancement
According to information published by the Australian Ministry of Defense on January 25, 2021, the Australian Government will invest $1 billion to commence the early development of advanced guided weapons to enhance Australia’s maritime security. This significant commitment will modernize the Australian Navy’s platforms to project and maintain sea control. This project will provide the […]
Australia; Navy orders Gemini RHIBS for Cape Class patrol ships
Sydney-based company, Britton Maritime Systems was awarded a $9 million contract to build 12 Gemini seaboats for the Australian Navy’s newest Cape-class patrol boats. Australian Defence’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group’s head of maritime systems Rear Admiral Wendy Malcolm said the contract was another example of Australian industry’s ability to support the National Naval Shipbuilding […]
Australia; Apache selected as Tiger combat helicopter successor
Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has revealed the successful contender to replace the Australian Army’s beleaguered Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter capability, beginning in 2025. The Australian Army’s armed reconnaissance capability will be strengthened following the selection of the Boeing Apache Guardian to replace Army’s Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) from 2025. Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds said […]
New Zealand; Air Force orders P-8A Poseidon training complex
US based Boeing has won a $109.15 million contract to provide P-8A training systems for the government of New Zealand. In March, the U.S. Navy awarded Boeing a $1.5 billion contract for 18 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, of which, four were for New Zealand. The first Poseidon is expected to be delivered to the […]