Tag: Australia
Australia’s NIOA takes over US arms maker Barrett Firearms
Australia's largest weapons and munitions supplier NIOA has taken over US-based rifle design and manufacturing company Barrett Firearms in a 100 percent...
Australia buying HIMARS launchers from the US
The Australian defense ministry announced it would be boosting the Australian Army's precision-guided weapons capability with the purchase of High Mobility Artillery...
US building fuel facility at Australian base as part of force...
The United States is funding the construction of a bulk fuel facility at Royal Australian Air Force base Tindal in Australia's Northern...
Thales lands Australian Navy communication system contract extension
The Australian Department of Defense has awarded Thales Australia a contract extension for the SEA 1442 Phase 3 program.
Australia retires fifth Armidale-class patrol boat Wollongong
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has decommissioned Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Wollongong in a ceremony at HMAS Cairns after 15 years of...
AUKUS pact: US attack submarine USS Mississippi visits Australia
US Navy Virginia-class submarine USS Mississippi and its crew have arrived at Fleet Base West, HMAS Stirling, for a visit to Australia.
Australia confirms LAND 400 IFV project decision delay
The Australian government said it would be taking time to consider the findings of an ongoing strategic review before making a decision...
Australian Navy receives third Evolved Cape-class patrol boat
Austal says it is on track to deliver all eight Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats to the Australian Navy by mid-2024.
Australia plans buy of up to 24 C-130Js, US sale approval...
The US State Department has approved a potential sale of 24 C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft to Australia for an estimated cost...
Australia orders additional Guardian-class patrol boat from Austal
The contract brings the total number of Guardian-class patrol boats on order for Pacific Island nations to 22 units.
