The Morrison Government has committed to acquiring an additional regiment of Self-Propelled Howitzers and supporting vehicles for the Army as part of Defence’s Force Structure Plan 2020. This announcement builds on the first phase of 30 Protected Mobile Fires the Morrison Government committed to in May 2019. The capability will […]
Australia; A$1.3bn cyber security investment
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed the details of the nation’s largest ever investment in cyber security, with $1.35 billion over the next decade to enhance the cyber security capabilities and assistance provided to Australians through the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre. This significant investment, known as […]
Australia; RAAF orders AGM-158C stand off missiles
The Morrison Government’s commitment to this new strategic policy setting is demonstrated with the decision to acquire an advanced maritime strike capability, the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), from the United States Navy (USN), at an estimated cost of around $800 million. The new missile is a significant upgrade from our […]
Australia; PM announces A$270Bn. defense budget for next decade
Australian defense funding will grow over the next ten years to A$73.7 billion by 2029-30 with total estimated funding of $575 billion over the decade The Morrison Government will invest $270 billion over the next 10 years to upgrade the capability and potency of the Australian Defence Force to keep Australians […]
Australia; Next generation submarine time table deferred to mid 2030
Australia’s Collins-class submarines will need a multibillion-dollar refit to keep them active for another decade due to the delayed rollout of the next-generation French submarines, which won’t be ready for operational service until the mid-2030s. The refits, worth “greater than $3.5bn” — at least $583m per submarine — will replace the […]
Australia; Army conducts test with stratospheric balloons
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has conducted the first of a series of launch trials of high-altitude balloons from West Wyalong in New South Wales (NSW). The trials will demonstrate the ADF’s capability to deploy sensors and communications equipment into the untapped altitudes of stratosphere. Conducted in close consultation with […]
New Zealand; C-130J-30 order
The New Zealand government has confirmed plans to buy five Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft for NZ$1.52 billion ($990.6 million). Along with the new fleet, the mega C-130 project will deliver a full mission flight simulator and other supporting infrastructure. The aircraft and simulator are being acquired through the […]
Australia; MoD seeking industrial partner for Land-125 Digital Soldier program
Defence is seeking an industry partner to provide prime vendor services for product acquisition, integration and support to help deliver the Integrated Soldier System project. The establishment of this partnership is part of the Australian Defence Force’s continuous modernisation of the dismounted combatant capability, under the Integrated Soldier System project (Land 125) […]
Australia; Submarine program budget hike.
Australia to spend $90B for 12 Attack-class Submarines Australia’s ambitious project to jointly build 12 Attack-class submarines with the France is now estimated to cost nearly $90 billion, up by 12% (or $10 billion) in five months. The forecast doesn’t include the whole-of-life cost of about $145 billion of sustaining the boats. Prices […]
Australia; Navy orders 6 new Cape Class patrol boats
The Morrison Government is investing around $350 million for the build program of six new Cape Class Patrol Boats for the Royal Australian Navy. The vessels will be built by Western Australian company Austal, securing Australian shipbuilding jobs and maintaining strong border protection. The Australian Border Force currently operates eight Cape Class Patrol Boats, […]