Defence Observed

ASPI has released a report examining the growing role of coastal surface combatants in ASEAN member states.

A development application has been submitted to the Port Adelaide Enfield Council for Phase 1 of work on the Osborne North construction yard in SA.

The NSW Defence Innovation Network and Defence’s Next Generation Technologies Fund have both announced grant funding to accelerate the rate of technological uptake.

Boeing’s Currawong Battlespace Communications System has achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC) on schedule and just four months after its Initial Material Release.

The ADF has placed an order for $42,000 worth of body armour from Australian company XTEK.

The new SOV-MH vehicles are based on the latest MkII version of Supacat’s HMT Extenda.

The newest tanker is the KC-46 program’s seventh aircraft to fly to date and will be the first delivered next year to the USAF.

HMS Sutherland will sail to the Asia Pacific to exercise with the Royal Australian Navy, visit Australian ports and showcase the vessel's anti-submarine warfare technology.

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Navantia teams for US FFG(X) bid

The two companies have shared history on the Oliver Hazard Perry/Santa Maria FFG design for Spain in the 80s.

An Iron Dome system operated by IDF Aerial Defence troops was affixed to the flight deck of the Sa'ar class corvette INS Lahav.

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NASAMS for Indonesia, Lithuania

The Indonesian contract comprises delivery of a complete NASAMS system with command posts, radars, launchers, radios and integration, and training and logistics support.

Minister Pyne spoke to over 35 Defence personnel selected for representational roles in Australian diplomatic missions overseas to highlight their vital role in promoting the export of our Defence materiel.

Minister for Defence Senator Marise Payne said the Australia-US Alliance continues to go from strength to strength, following a successful visit to the United States.

More than 2,000 military personnel from New Zealand and 13 other countries will descend on the south island at the start of October, for an international exercise hosted by the New Zealand Defence Force.

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RSAF F-15s based in NZ?

A Republic of Singapore Air Force flying training exercise hosted by the Royal New Zealand Air Force will take place at the Ohakea Air Force base from 30 August to 25 September.

Vehicles based on the latest MkII version of Supacat’s HMT Extenda will provide a high level of commonality with the equivalent vehicles with other Special Forces.