Hanwha has passed a regulatory milestone in the United States to increase its current 9.9 per cent equity position in Austal Limited to 19.9 per cent. Read more
Mark Ayton reports on the posture and preparedness of the US 7th Air Force headquartered at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, to deter aggressive actions potentially undertaken by North Korea | Mark Ayton
On May 23 ADM interviewed Sayako Sumomo, Director of the International Cooperation Division of ATLA’s Department of Equipment Policy, to discuss why the Mogami bid is being viewed with such significance in Japan | Corey Lee Bell
Twenty years ago, China was but a distant threat, Russia’s imperial ambitions hadn’t yet manifested and Australia’s engagement in Iraq and Afghanistan was beginning while East Timor was winding down | Max Blenkin
Despite persistent warnings from both Coalition and Labor governments that Australia’s strategic environment is deteriorating, the Labor government has lost another opportunity to adequately fund defence for the challenges ahead | Max Blenkin
Japanese officials have entered into discussions with Sydney-based, unmanned ocean surveillance system producer, Ocius, during the DSEI Japan 2025 defence and security exhibition | Corey Lee Bell
Australian flight simulator producer Ryan Aerospace is optimistic that the firm’s cost competitiveness, record of success and development strategy will help the company expand its presence in the Japanese market | Corey Lee Bell
Construction has begun on a precision manufacturing facility at QPE Advanced Machining which it is hoped, will enable the company to participate in large precision machining and manufacturing projects with Defence and prime contractors supporting AUKUS.
BAE Systems Australia’s automated turret system for ATLAS CCV autonomous combat vehicle has been test fired.
Babcock Australasia has introduced helmet technology across its key rescue contracts, with the hope of enhancing crew safety and strengthening situational awareness during high-risk aviation operations.
Brazilian aerospace and defence major, Embraer has announced the establishment of a fully owned Indian subsidiary.
Babcock Australasia has expanded its servicing portfolio to include Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessels, which reinforces its place as the Regional Maintenance Provider West.
Hanwha Defence Australia has appointed Ben Hudson as Managing Director. His new position will be effective from 2 June.
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Saab Australia. This agreement aims to explore opportunities for collaboration on the MEKO A-200 frigate platform.
Aerobond has officially passed First Article Inspection and is ready to commence full-scale manufacturing of key components for the Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile launcher.
Greentide Target Solutions has announced its collaboration with the Australian Army during the upcoming Exercise Predator’s Run, by supplying a suite of training targets for evaluation.
Defence Science and Technology Agency and DefendTex have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to investigate collaborative opportunities in platform-launched drones, munitions safety, and novel unmanned vehicle concept of operations.
Marsh has been appointed by the Australian Government to the Maritime Insurance Program, which comprises all aspects of Australia’s naval shipbuilding, sustainment and modernisation activities.
Birdon has been awarded a contract by the US Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory to build two prototype vessels to demonstrate its Ancillary Surface Connector-Medium design.