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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Science & Technology
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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JSF fleet tops 100,000 flight hours
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft fleet recently exceeded 100,000 flight hours while the F-35 Integrated Test Force
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Army looks grimly on the Reaper
Following detailed trials from July to October 2016, involving five Army units from Forces Command and Special Operations Command, the
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Aussies install massive data centre in Middle East base
By Corporal Sebastian Beurich The latest piece of equipment for the Middle East region (MER) Communications and Information System (CIS)
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Another Australian success in space
Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne today announced another Australian success in space, following the launch of the Biarri-Point cube
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Talisman Sabre – USS Ronald Reagan adds gravitas
The USS Ronald Reagan carrier strike group was a major component of Exercise Talisman Sabre 17 – not only for
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Northrop Grumman to build satellite ground station at Kapooka
The Australian Defence Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract to provide systems that will expand Australia’s ability to fully
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A remote rocket launch that didn’t upset USA
Minister for Defence Marise Payne yesterday congratulated the Defence Science and Technology Group and the US Air Force Research Laboratory
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Aussie Growler fleet now complete
Australia’s fleet of 12 EA-18G Growlers is now complete with the last two aircraft arriving at RAAF Base Amberley this
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$582million for Wedgetail upgrade
Minister for Defence Marise Payne and Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne today announced the Australian government will upgrade the
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SURGE – SURGE – SURGE
Aircraft from the United States Air Force’s 23rd Wing conducted a surge exercise on 22 May 2017 at Moody Air
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