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Rheinmetall, Boeing partner on MQ-28A Ghost Bat in potential export deal
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (360+ words) German defence giant Rheinmetall AG has joined forces with Boeing Australia to offer the MQ-28 Ghost Bat as a ready-made solution for Germany's push to field collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) by 2029. The MQ-28 Ghost Bat, developed and built in Australia,…...
Aussie team lands new sponsor ahead of Invictus Germany Sports Festival
1+ week, 2+ day ago (262+ words) Austability Australia has announced a new sponsorship with Invictus Australia to support Aussies at the Invictus Germany Sports Festival. Through this partnership, Austability will serve as the supporting partner of Team Australia at the festival that brings together wounded or…...
PNGDF personnel conduct driver training on up-armoured LandCruisers
1+ week, 1+ day ago (329+ words) Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel have begun driver training packages for their new up'armoured LandCruisers vehicles. Driver training is being conducted at Murray Barracks and the Goldie River Training Depot in Port Moresby after Australia previously supplied Papua New…...
ADF drone pilots clinch sixth consecutive win at Military International Drone Racing Tournament
2+ week, 1+ day ago (446+ words) The Australian Defence Force Drone Racing Team has successfully defended their sixth consecutive championship title during the Military International Drone Racing Tournament in Sydney. More than 76 drone pilots from around the world attended two series of military FPV drone racing…...
SYOS Aerospace's SA200 UAH completes fully autonomous mission trials
3+ week, 1+ day ago (325+ words) Advanced uncrewed vehicles and systems developer SYOS Aerospace has announced its SA200 uncrewed autonomous helicopter has successfully completed a series of "fully autonomous mission" trials. The announcement clears the way for the uncrewed serial vehicle to begin serial production. The trials…...
Hunter Class frigates to benefit from new navigation-combat system integration
3+ week, 1+ day ago (581+ words) A new software integration developed for modern naval vessels will strengthen the connection between navigation and combat systems aboard the Hunter Class frigate, improving operational awareness and reducing integration risk for the Royal Australian Navy. German maritime technology company Ansch'tz…...
New Zealand commits two NZDF C-130J Hercules aircraft for flights out of Middle East
4+ week, 1+ day ago (406+ words) The New Zealand government has committed the deployment of two NZDF C-130J Hercules heavy lift aircraft as part of contingency plans to support NZ citizens leaving the Middle East. The NZ government is reportedly explore all options for assisting New Zealanders…...
Actor Russel Crowe appointed honorary commander of the Royal Australian Navy
4+ week, 2+ day ago (245+ words) Famous Oscar-winning actor Russel Crowe has been appointed an honorary commander in the Royal Australian Navy during a ceremony held at Fleet Base East in Sydney. Crowe, who was born in New Zealand and lived in Australia, was bestowed the…...
Gentex Corporation PURSUIT helmet system selected for US Navy fixed wing aircraft
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (378+ words) Gentex Corporation's PURSUIT Helmet System has been selected as the next generation fixed wing helmet by the US Naval Aircrew Systems program office. The Navy NGFWH awarded a US$22 million five-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to deliver more than…...
Thales Australia announces left-hand drive Bushmaster PMV to meet European demand
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (242+ words) Thales Australia has announced a left-hand drive Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle (PMV) to meet international demand from European customers. Manufactured in Bendigo, Victoria, the new variant marks a milestone in the Bushmaster's history as a trusted platform for operations worldwide…...