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Sensing from the Stratosphere

Australia needs a sovereign capability to quickly place persistent sensors and communications relays over disaster areas or battlefields. High altitude balloons can deliver capability quickly and at less cost than orbital launches | Grant McHerron

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Even more Super-F/A-18F upgrade

Thanks to future enhancements, the RAAF’s 24 F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-role fighters are to remain in service until 2040 rather than being retired by 2027, as previously intended | Julian Kerr

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EW developments in the RAAF

The RAAF currently provides an extensive set of EW capabilities across its various platforms which are set to further improve with upgrades and extensions to the Growler fleet and the introduction of the Peregrine | Grant McHerron

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Triton flying to begin

While intensive activity continues bedding down the first of the RAAF’s Triton MQ-4C high altitude long endurance unmanned aerial systems, preparations are underway for the arrival of the second and third aircraft in the third quarter of 2025 | Julian Kerr

The two Australian companies who won contracts after last year’s AUKUS Innovation Challenge are expected to demonstrate their new Electronic Warfare technologies at the end of this calendar year | Gregor Ferguson

Canberra-based L3Harris Technologies Australia has put its hand up for the 2025 AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge, Alan Clements, the company’s Chief Executive has confirmed | Gregor Ferguson

EOS announces new Slinger order

Electro Optic Systems has announced that it has secured a new order for Remote Weapon Systems amounting to €31 million (approx. AU $53 million). 

HDR appoints new Associate Principal

HDR has appointed Kate Macdonald as Associate Principal, Defence and Aviation, to bolster the Australian firm.

BMT partners with BAE Systems for Anzac-class contract

BMT has partnered with BAE Systems Australia to bid for the future sustainment of the Anzac Class Design Support Contract, which is currently the subject of an open Commonwealth tender.

Boeing wins P-8A Poseidon sustainment contract

Boeing Defence Australia has been awarded the P-8A Poseidon fleet sustainment contract which is worth $291 million. BDA will provide life support to the fleet in the hopes this will guarantee the long-term operational readiness of the fleet. 

Beaufort Equips 100th JASDF F-35 Pilot

Beaufort has equipped its 100th F-35 pilot in Japan with a fully tailored Aircrew Flight Equipment ensemble, marking a milestone in its ongoing support of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the global F-35 Lightning II programme.

Stratoship conducts stratospheric flight

Stratoship has conducted field testing of its remotely piloted high-altitude airship, designed to reduce Australia's dependence on foreign satellites for communications and observation capabilities.

ASCA launches counter small UAS mission

The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator is wanting industry support to enhance Defence’s counter drone capabilities with the launch of Mission Syracuse. 

RAAF connects F-35 Simulators to Lockheed Martin Network

Defence in partnership with Lockheed Martin, has connected F-35 simulators at Royal Australian Air Force bases Williamtown and Tindal via F-35's distributed mission training network. 

H&B Defence wins supplier program contract

H&B Defence – a joint venture between HII and Babcock - has won its first contract to enhance supply chain capabilities for AUKUS through the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot Program.

Navy commissions two more patrol boats

The Royal Australian Navy has brought two more Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats into commissioned service in a ceremony at their homeport of HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin.

Engineers Australia appoints new Chief Engineer

Engineers Australia has appointed Rear Admiral (Retd) Katherine Richards as its new Chief Engineer.

ST Engineering wins MCM Unmanned Systems contract

Singapore Technologies Engineering has announced that it has been awarded contracts by MINDEF to deliver a suite of Mine Countermeasure Unmanned Systems for the Republic of Singapore Navy.