Royal Australian Air Force to replace 12 aging C-130J with 24 new C-130J-30 Super Hercules On November 2, 2022, the U.S. State Department made a determination approving a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $6.35 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation […]
Australia; MoD awards LAND 555 Phase 6 contract for EW Bushmaster
The EW systems adhere to CMOSS and SOSA standards, providing rapid hardware and software refresh. Raytheon Australia has signed a definitive contract with the US-headquartered firm Pacific Defense to support the Australian Army’s LAND 555 Phase 6 program. The program aims to modify the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) existing Bushmaster-protected mobility vehicles. The contract involves […]
N. Zealand; MoD to quit Iraq/Syria D-ISIS operations in June 2023
The country will extend support to non‑military workstreams and contribute up to NZ$4m over the next three years. The New Zealand Government has extended additional support for the next phase of the Global Coalition to Defeat Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (D-ISIS). The move was announced by New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta and […]
Australia; US approves sale of 40 Seahawks
US DoS approves sale to Australia of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters According to information published by the U.S. DoD on August 26, 2022, the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.95 […]
Australia; MoD reveals electric Bushmaster
Bushmaster Goes Green Army is looking to the future, unveiling an ‘electric Bushmaster’; the electric Protected Military Vehicle (ePMV). Assistant Minister for Defence the Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP said the ePMV was a key part of Army’s efforts to become Future Ready. “We have seen great success “This ePMV brings the benefits of electric vehicles […]
Australia; Army orders EW suites for Bushmasters
As reported by Charbel Kadib in Defence Connect, Raytheon Australia has been selected by the Commonwealth government to upgrade the Australian Army’s existing fleet of Thales-built Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles as part of the $75 million Land Force Level Electronic Warfare Project. The new Electronic Warfare systems will be fitted to Thales Bushmaster 4×4 armored […]
Australia; RAAF orders AGM-88E2 missiles from US
US approves AGM-88E2 missile sale to Australia 22nd June 2022 – 14:00 GMT | by The Shephard News Team The US State Department has cleared a new AARGM anti-radiation missile sale for Australia. The US State Department has approved the sale of Northrop Grumman AGM-88E2 AARGM E2 missiles to Australia in a package worth $94 […]
Australia/Japan; MoDs agree to broadens defense cooperation
The regional partners have agreed to increase the frequency and magnitude of joint military engagements across all warfighting domains. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles has announced a new commitment to strengthening defence ties between Australia and Japan amid mounting tensions in the Indo-Pacific. A joint statement was issued following a meeting […]
Australia; New defense minister
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled his new ministry, appointing new leads for the defence and defence industry portfolios. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has been named as the new minister for defence, succeeding Peter Dutton in the portfolio. Minister Marles had served as shadow minister for defence for a stint in opposition but was […]
Australia; Army to replace Tigers with 29 new AH-64E Apache helicopters
The Government of Australia has unveiled plans to procure 29 new AH-64E Apache Armed Reconnaissance helicopters for the Army. The move will involve an investment of approximately $3.83bn (A$5.5bn). An additional $348.4m (A$500m) will also be invested to upgrade facilities to support the maintenance of the Apache The new AH-64E helicopters will replace the Australian […]