Hanwha Launches First Australian-Built AS9 Huntsman Howitzers
Hanwha Defence has rolled out the first three AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers at its Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Geelong, Victoria, marking a key step in Australia's LAND 8116 program.
Austal Wins $2.82-Billion Landing Craft Deal for Australian Army
Austal Defence Australia has secured an approximately $2.82-billion contract to build eight landing craft vessels for the Australian Army.
Australia Bridges Sea and Land Ops With New Amphibious Workhorse
From open water to rough shoreline, the Australian Army is introducing a new amphibious logistics vehicle built to operate where sea and land operations overlap.
Australia Orders 18 Landing Craft Medium From Austal
Canberra has awarded Austal Limited a contract to build 18 additional Landing Craft Medium vessels for the Australian Army.
Australia Taps Arkeus’ Hyperspectral Sensor for Army Surveillance Program
The Australian Army has selected Arkeus’ Hyperspectral Optical Radar as part of its Wide Area Airborne Surveillance program.
Australian Army Welcomes First Apache Attack Helicopters
The Australian Army has received its first two Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters at RAAF Base Townsville in Queensland.
Australian Navy Transports Army’s Heavy Combat Vehicles in Milestone Trial
One of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest warships has successfully transported the army’s heaviest combat vehicles in a recent trial, proving their sea transportability.
Austal to Build Over Two Dozen Landing Craft for Australian Army
Austal will build and deliver over two dozen landing craft for the Australian Army under a strategic shipbuilding agreement with Canberra.
Australia Fires Precision Strike Missile in Historic First Test
The Australian Army has successfully test-fired its Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) for the first time at the Mount Bundey Training Area during Exercise Talisman Sabre, involving the US and several other countries.
Australia Increases Military Training Activities With Philippines
Australia has announced a boost in defense cooperation with the Philippines, unveiling over 20 joint exercise activities during this year's training program.
Australian Defence Force to Bolster Deployable Health System
The Australian Army and Royal Air Force are set to receive new health and medical support to help servicemen without leaving the battlefield.
Retired Abrams Tanks Promised to Ukraine Stuck in Australia: Report
More than six months after pledging a fleet of aging M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine, Australia has yet to deliver the vehicles due to pending international clearances.
Hanwha, Penske Team for Australian Army Redback Engine Production
Hanwha Defence Australia and Penske Australia have partnered to assemble, evaluate, and provide engines for the Australian Army’s upcoming Redback infantry fighting vehicles.
US Delivers Australia’s First HIMARS
Australia has accepted its first M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System as part of a foreign military sale with the US.
Australian Army Reorders Vegvisir Situational Awareness Solutions
The Australian Army has reordered a Vegvisir mixed reality-based situational awareness solution for further experimentation and exploration of its possible applications.
Australian Defence Forces Receive Backpackable Counter-Explosive Robots
Babcock Australasia has delivered ready-to-use, backpackable robot systems to enhance the Australian Defence Forces’ (ADF) counter-explosive capabilities.
Australian Army Black Hawk Helicopter Achieves Initial Operating Capability
Australia’s Department of Defence has announced the initial operating capability of the army’s UH-60M Black Hawk medium-lift utility helicopter.
Australia to Open Radio Factory for Future Tactical Small Drones
Australia has revealed the construction of a communications manufacturing facility to support the armed forces’ small unmanned aerial systems expansion project.
Australia Still Facing Troop Shortage Despite 64,000 Applications in 2024: Report
The Australian Defence Force continues to struggle with a “massive” troop shortage despite receiving thousands of applications last year.
Australian Army Could Opt for Bushmaster-Mounted Anti-Ship Missile
The Australian government is leaning toward a sovereign Bushmaster-based maritime mobile strike option over a HIMARS-based platform.
Australian Army Receives First M1A2 Abrams Tanks
The Australian Army's 3rd Brigade has received its first four M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams main battle tanks.
Saab to Provide In-Service Support for Australian Army’s Carl Gustaf M4
Saab has signed a four-year contract with the Australian Army to provide in-service support for the 84mm Carl Gustaf M4 recoilless rifle.
First Australian Soldiers Complete Abrams M1A2 Operations, Sustainment Training
The Australian Army has completed the first operations and sustainment training in preparation for the service’s upcoming Abrams M1A2 main battle tanks at Puckapunyal, Victoria.
Babcock Inaugurates Adelaide Facility for Australian Army, Navy Programs
Babcock has opened a facility in Adelaide, to expand manufacturing and repair capabilities in support of Australia’s army and navy programs.
