Tag: Australian Defence Force
Gov’t invests $9.8b for new Lockheed Martin-manufactured C-130J Hercules aircraft
The Australian Government is set to purchase 20 brand-new Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force in an effort to address future air transportation demands.
Babcock commences defence communications system operation
Babcock Australasia has officially kicked off the operation of the Defence High-Frequency Communications System (DHFCS), delivering operational, management, and maintenance enhancements to military men and women on crucial operations in Australia and throughout the world.
Viva Energy inks major fuel supply contract with Australian Defence Force
Viva Energy Refining has secured a contract with the Department of Defence to deliver aviation, marine, and ground fuel to the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Thales Australia to deliver new Bushmasters to Australian Defence Force
Thales Australia has secured a $160 million contract with the Australian government for the manufacturing and delivery of additional 78 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles for the Australian Defence Force.
SmartSat launches CHORUS prototype for safer military communications
SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), Australia's space research centre, has unveiled the Compact Hybrid Optical-RF User Segment (CHORUS) prototype terminal to create more stable and secured military satellite communications at the 15th Australian Space Forum.
New $180m contract to bolster Australia’s anti-ship missile capability
The Federal Government has pledged $180 million over the next five years to modernise anti-ship missile defence capabilities on Royal Australian Navy ships.
L3Harris Micreo to manufacture new explosive ordnance disposal robots
The Albanese Government has inked a $46 million contract with Queensland-based L3Harris Micreo to manufacture up to 80 new explosive ordnance disposal robots for Australia’s sailors, soldiers and aviators.
Gov’t pledges $4b over the next four years to advance missile manufacturing in Australia
The Australian Government said it is earmarking $4.1 billion to the purchase of additional long-range attack systems and the manufacture of longer-range munitions in Australia in a push to carry out the Defence Strategic Review's top goals.
Weapons manufacturing among priorities in Australia’s biggest defence overhaul
Developing the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) ability to precisely hit targets at extended ranges and boosting the manufacture of weapons in the country are among the country’s six priority areas in the public version of the Defence Strategic Review released Monday.
Defence invests $110m in undersea support vessel for future ops
The Australian Government announced that it has procured a dedicated Undersea Support Vessel for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in a push to enhance maritime capability.
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