Tag: Australia
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.
Australia mulls Plan B in sub deal with France in favor...
The Australian Navy is reportedly looking into the possibility of having German Type 214 subs delivered way ahead of the first Attack-class submarine.
Australia wants a space force too
The Australian defense ministry has revealed its plans to establish a dedicated space force unit within the Royal Australian Air Force in early 2022.
Major exercise Arnhem Thunder 21 introduces a first for Australian F-35s
The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed approximately 50 aircraft and over 500 personnel to the Northern Territory for exercise Arnhem Thunder 21.
France, Australia, US, Japan kick off major naval drill Jeanne D’Arc...
In addition to at sea maneuvers, Jeanne D'Arc 21 will also mark the first time American and French troops are training with their hosts on Japanese land.
Solomon Islands receives second Guardian-class patrol boat
While it is the second boat for Solomon Islands, the future RSIPV Taro is the tenth vessel built under Australia’s Pacific Maritime Security Program
Australia tests locally developed Jones rocket motor
The Jones rocket motor was designed by Thales Australia and Southern Launch as part of Australia’s sovereign guided weapons manufacturing capability plan.
