Australian Labor Party

As Australia heads to polls, changes in defense leadership and spending on table

"So I think this has been an extraordinarily underwhelming election campaign for many reasons, but when it comes to defense and national security the ball has not been moved forward at all throughout the course of the debates," former Australian Maj. Gen. Mick Ryan said.

Air Warfare

Aussies tap Lockheed for 20 C-130s for AUD $9.8B, boosting reach, flexibility

"They've got better electronic warfare self protection, they've got better performance and they've got stronger airframes," said defense procurement minister Pat Conroy about the C-130Js. "So, while it's got the same name, it's a better aircraft."