Tag: Australia
Australia invests in development of new soldier protection systems
A series of contracts will facilitate development of counter-IED tech, a new digital combat helmet, and next generation body armor.
Australia pledges investments in maritime missile programs
The Australian government announced on January 25 it would invest A$1 billion to begin the early development of advanced guided weapons to...
Australia picks Boeing’s Apache as its new armed reconnaissance helicopter
The Australian defense ministry announced it has selected Boeing's Apache attack helicopter as the Australian Army’s armed reconnaissance helicopter (ARH).
Australia investing A$173M in new night vision systems
The Australian defense ministry has awarded Missions Systems Australia an A$173 million contract for the development and delivery helmet-mounted fused night vision...
US partners with Australia on air-breathing hypersonic technologies
The defense departments of Australia and the US announced today they are starting a bilateral effort to advance the development of air-breathing...
Australia upgrading Edinburgh air base for Peregrine EW aircraft operations
Australia is investing $2.46 billion into the purchase of four modified Gulfstream G550 electronic warfare aircraft.
Australia’s new icebreaker begins sea trials
Australia's future Antarctic icebreaking research and supply vessel (RSV) Nuyina has started sea trials in the North Sea.
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Australia funds development of autonomous vehicle for MEDEVAC missions
The unmanned ground vehicle is at the proof-of-concept stage, according to the defense ministry.
Australia’s new satellite ground station declared operational
A new satellite ground station in Western Australia that will provide an anchoring capability to wideband global satellite-communications satellites is now operational,...
Australia awards AU$370 contract for deployable medical modules
The modules will provide functions enabling clinical treatment and care up to hospitalization.
