Eye on AUKUS, Aussie defense minister pushes US on ITAR – gently
Australian Defense Minister Marles said "we really do need to be trying to build a seamless industrial base between the United States" and Australia.
Aussie Space Command looks to electronic warfare, other tech to deter attacks on satellites
"I think it's a really important part of where we go to is just looking at how we can have that sort of electronic warfare type of capability to allow us to deter attacks or certainly interfere," the head of Australia's Defense Space Command said.
IAI eyes Heron MK 2 for Aussie armed drone sale
"I am not sure that we are cheaper than [General Atomics] but we are more flexible in the different payloads we can operate," Ron Tryfus, IAI senior vice-president for future growth, said.
Boeing awarded $1.2 billion for E-7A Wedgetail production deal
The Air Force previously provided notice it would award the contract to Boeing in a sole-source acquisition. The first aircraft is scheduled to arrive in fiscal 2027.
All new Apache helicopters will have Australian components
Defense Industry Minister Pat Conroy said at the Avalon Air Show that the Apache deal would generate jobs for Australian industry and is "expected to bring millions of dollars to local defence industry companies."
Australian opposition head says no British subs for AUKUS, draws rebuke
Pat Conroy, Australian minister for defense industry, said former minister Peter Dutton is "either being mischievous or he's not privy to the latest information."
American Ambassador Caroline Kennedy inaugurates the U.S. Pavilion as U.S. Industry dominates the landscape at the Avalon Air Show 2023
The USA Partnership Pavilion at Avalon reflects the depth and breadth of the relationship between the U.S. and Australia.
Could Australia be cleared to build HIMARS rounds in-country?
Most precision munitions used by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) are sourced from the US, with concerns routinely expressed that in any conflict, inventory could be quickly exhausted.
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Mitsubishi investment to fuel Astroscale’s planned expansion
"We are talking to potential partners in Australia and are excited to see their space industry continue to grow," an Astroscale spokesperson said.
‘Some’ F-35s will require engine hardware fix, Pratt exec says
The fighters require the fix to correct the “harmonic resonance” issue identified during the investigation into the crash of an F-35B in December. “This is a very elegant solution,” a Pratt official said.
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Sovereignty ‘a vexing problem’ for Australian defense
The incredibly rapid rate at which Russia and Ukraine have gone through artillery shells and missiles, as well as the risks of Australia facing a country like China demonstrate how this land could be left empty of weapons in a very short time.
Eye on exports, Lockheed Australia targets all domain AIR 6500
Lockheed Australia's CEO, Warren McDonald sees Air 6500 as part of what he called a "massive recapitalization" of Australia's military.
Startup Quasar Satellite piques Aussie gov interest in multichannel ground stations
Satellite communications and space domain awareness are two key priorities for the ADF's new(ish) Space Command.