New Zealand buys new sniper rifles
The New Zealand Defence Force is entering an agreement to buy two new weapons – the Barrett M107A1 anti-materiel weapon
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Newcastle flies helo and UAV together
HMAS Newcastle has conducted the RAN’s first simultaneous operations of manned and unmanned aircraft during its current deployment to the
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RAAF fitting broadband satcoms on Hercules
From June to December 2017, the Royal Australian Air Force is trialling the use of a Ka-band satellite communication (SATCOM)
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Tiger fleet still grounded after 9 weeks
[Updated 20 October 2017] – The Australian Army’s fleet of 22 armed reconnaissance Tiger helicopters is still grounded more than
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C-27J Spartan dirt-track training
A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan transport aircraft from No 35 Squadron took off and landed several times at
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Saab combat management system chosen for Future Frigates
Defence and security company Saab has been identified by the Australian government to provide the tactical interface to the Royal
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Will ADFA turn out Space Cadets – after RAAF invests in Cubesats
University of NSW Canberra (at ADFA) has signed a $9.96 million contract with the Royal Australian Air Force to develop
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Germany/Norway join Dutch/Lux shared MRTT fleet
Airbus Defence and Space has received a firm order for five Airbus A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transports to be
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50th anniversary of Naval Communication Station Harold E Holt
Minister for Defence Marise Payne today congratulated the Australian Defence Force and the United States Navy on the 50th anniversary
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Wearable shot-detectors out now
Boomerang Warrior-X is a light-weight, man-wearable system that pinpoints the location of a hostile shooter on the battlefield. Weighing just 340g,
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Raytheon adapting Tomahawk for moving targets
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $119 million contract to begin integrating a new multi-mode seeker into the Tomahawk
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ADF releases images of future missile-defence platform
As reported in April, Defence commissioned Raytheon to develop a short-range ground-based air-defence system to improve protection for deployed personnel –
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Thales aims new rifle at NATO forces
Thales Australia is introducing another new rifle – the F90MBR (modular bullpup rifle) – at a major Defence exhibition in
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Airbus weaponising ‘civvie’ choppers
HForce is a comprehensive new modular and cost-efficient weapon system by Airbus that can be used on any military version
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Ka-52K enters crucial testing
Russian Helicopters holding – part of Rostec State Corporation – are preparing the Ka-52K reconnaissance and combat helicopter for electromagnetic
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Containerised mortar system demonstrated
Defence manufacturer Patria says its Patria Nemo Container, showcased for the first time at the IDEX 2017, has successfully completed
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All Tiger helicopters grounded
The safety of every Tiger helicopter around the world has been put under a cloud following a fatal crash in
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LAND 400 blasts through final tests
Testing to help select the Army’s new Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle has finished on schedule. CAPTION: The Rheinmetall Boxer undergoes blast testing
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First PC-21s delivered
The first six new Air Force Pilatus PC-21 training aircraft were welcomed at RAAF Base East Sale on Friday, 11
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LHDs incapable of delivering tanks to shore
There were worrisome reports in the media yesterday saying the landing craft on the Royal Australian Navy’s Landing Helicopter Dock ships,
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