Tag: Australia
Australia launches project to boost space electronic warfare capability
Project 9358 will evaluate an acquisition of an electronic warfare capability that would detect and deter attacks on Australia's space assets.
Australia awards Aquaterro A$35M for combat helmet upgrade
The project will mark the first time Team Wendy combat helmets have been refurbished outside the US.
Australian C-27J Spartans taking up HADR role
The Australian defense ministry said it is enhancing support for humanitarian disaster relief, crisis response and regional engagements by redefining the role...
Australia boosting joint fires capability with JTAC targeting system upgrade
DTCS is a critical component of the ADF joint fires capability to communicate to mortars, artillery, strike aircraft, helicopters and ships.
In a first on Australian soil, US fires Patriot missile during...
The missile firing at the Shoalwater Bay training area marked the first time a Patriot surface-to-air missile has been fired in Australia.
Largest bilateral drill between Australia and US kicks off in Queensland
In addition to the US, forces from Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom will participate in Talisman Sabre 21.
Australian Army welcomes first two of four new CH-47F Chinooks
The two Chinooks arrived in Australia on July 7 just three months after the purchase was approved by the US State Department.
Australian M1 Abrams tanks test their sea legs in major amphibious...
Australia used the M1A1 Abrams tanks in amphibious operations for the first time ever during the recent Sea Explorer exercise.
US clears $3.5B sale of Apache helicopters to Australia
In January this year, Australia selected the Apache over the AH-1Z Viper to replace the Tiger helicopters currently in service from 2025.
Australia releases tender for new compact sniper rifle
The Australian Army plans to order first samples from shortlisted bidders in September this year and complete testing by September 2022.
