Vrgineers has been selected by Lockheed Martin to participate in a pilot training industrial cooperation project as part of the initiative to supply the Czech Republic with 24 F-35 Lightning II strike fighters | Mark Ayton

IIP – an initial analysis

The public version of the revised Integrated Investment Plan (IIP), unveiled yesterday in Canberra, has raised more questions than answers about the future of the Australian Defence Force | Ben Felton

Anduril Australia, the Royal Australian Navy, ASCA and DSTG have announced that the Ghost Shark program is ahead of schedule and on budget, with an unveiling of the first Ghost Shark manufactured prototype.

BAE System unveiled its new digital learning environment at ITEC 2024, developed under Project CanDLE, intended to transform the learning ecosystem to help individuals learn | Mark Ayton

Periscope Capital Partners - a new sovereign, specialised Defence and National Security Fund that will invest $1bn of Australian private capital into Defence Industry over the next decade - has launched | Ewen Levick

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed a contract for the local construction of four naval vessels with Servicios Industriales de la Marina, Peru's state-run shipyard, at the Peruvian Navy Club.

Gifting Hawkeis to Ukraine will delay FOC: Defence

Defence has stated that providing Hawkei Light Protected Mobility Vehicles to Ukraine would “significantly” impact the availability of Australian vehicles and further delay the achievement of Final Operational Capability | Ben Felton

New Zealand company signs contract for Royal Thai Air Force support

NZAero has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Thai Aviation Industries for the exclusive supply of parts, and support in maintenance of Royal Thai Air Force aircraft.

Northrop Grumman partners with L3Harris on MQ-4C Triton support

Northrop Grumman Australia has signed a contract with L3Harris Corporation for the operation and maintenance of command-and-control systems aboard Australia’s MQ-4C Triton fleet.

National Defence Strategy and IIP discussed

The government today released the long-awaited National Defence Strategy (NDS) and the 2024 Integrated investment Program (IIP), outlining a response to the deteriorating security environment | Max Blenkin

ITEC 24 - British Army signs contract for Saab live training capability

Saab’s Training and Simulation division have signed an initial three-year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence, for the provision of support to live simulation systems valued at $116.4 million | Mark Ayton

Fujitsu launches cyber security division

Digital transformation firm Fujitsu has launched Fujitsu Cyber Security Services, a new digital security consulting and assurance division.

ITEC 24 - Vrgineers debut portable simulator with HOTAS controllers

Czech company Vrgineers displayed its portable trainer at ITEC 2023 for the first time with medium and high-fidelity HOTAS controllers and the XTAL 3 virtual reality headset | Mark Ayton

ThayerMahan and Ocius Technology partner on uncrewed vessel

ThayerMahan and Ocius Technology have announced that they will collaborate to demonstrate a new capability.

EOS showcases C-UAS capabilities in California

EOS Defense Systems USA participated in the US Army's Project Convergence Capstone 4 to demonstrate the capabilities of their R600 Remote Weapon Station.

Defence grant programs distribute $3.5m to defence industry

Eight small to medium-sized businesses delivering priority capabilities for Defence will receive grants totalling $3.47 million from the government.

Boeing lands $140m Poseidon upgrade contract

The government has signed a $139.5 million contract with Boeing Defence Australia to upgrade the RAAF’s fleet of P-8A Poseidon aircraft’s software, systems and sensors.

Saab delivers ADF hospital training

Saab Australia hosted ADF personnel at its Deployable Health Capability Support Centre in Queensland, to deliver CMR 2 Introduction into Service training.

Nominations open for WIDA 2024

Australian Defence Magazine is delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the Women in Defence Awards 2024!