The new order will support continued production at the factory in Bendigo in Australia and further development of new types. The new Bushmasters will be used by the Australian Army’s second long-range fires regiment, to be based at the Edinburgh Defence Precinct in South Australia as part of the 10th Fires Brigade. Australia has ordered […]
Australia; Border Force orders 2 new Evolved Cape-Class patrol boats
According to a PR published by Austal on December 22, 2024, the firm has been awarded a new contract to construct two additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for the Australian Border Force. This A$137.02 million agreement brings the total number of these advanced vessels built by Austal to 12, with eight already delivered since 2020. […]
On December 12, 2024, the New Zealand Ministry of Defence implemented a significant enhancement to its reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities by delivering uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and remote ground sensor (RGS) systems under the Network Enabled Army (NEA) Programme. Following the completion of testing, operator training has commenced, and the systems are scheduled to be […]
Australia; MoD promotes indigenous 155mm ammunition and GMLRS production
As the Indo-Pacific faces heightened military tensions, the Australian government, under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, is enhancing its defense industry with large-scale domestic production of missiles and munitions. Announced today, the 2024 Australian Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Plan outlines Australia’s strategy to build self-reliant defense capabilities while creating hundreds of jobs. The government […]
Australia; Navy orders Standard SAM for $4.7B
Australia announced Tuesday a $4.7 billion deal to arm its navy with cutting-edge US medium and long-range missiles at a time of rapidly escalating military tensions in the Asia-Pacific. The agreement, hailed by Canberra as a “significant milestone,” retools Australia’s naval defenses in line with a new strategy unveiled this year to deter China’s “coercive […]
Australia; MoD orders additional C-UAV Laser interceptors
On October 8, 2024, Australian company AIM Defence announced the delivery of two additional Fractl counter-drone laser systems. This delivery follows a $4.8 million contract signed at the end of August to supply the Australian Defence Force (ADF), bringing AIM Defence’s total engagements with the Australian Department of Defence to over $10 million in the […]
Australia; Government mulls transferring M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.
According to information reported by the Sydney Morning Herald, in collaboration with the Biden administration, the Australian government is working on a plan to send 59 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. As the war in Ukraine continues, where Ukrainian forces struggle to compensate for material losses against a Russian army capable of quickly replacing its […]
Australia; Army orders additional DAGOR ATVs.
The Commonwealth of Australia has recently awarded a contract to Polaris Australia for the supply of the DAGOR vehicle, an off-road and internally transportable tactical mobility platform. The contract, valued at approximately USD 14.6 million, includes the vehicles, mission accessories, technical manuals, spare parts and tool kits, as well as driver and technician training and […]
Australia; US approves sale of 350 Javelin anti-tank missiles
On August 19, 2024, the State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia for FGM-148F Javelin Missiles and related equipment at an estimated cost of $100 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has issued the required certification notifying Congress of this potential sale. The Australian Government has requested to purchase […]
Australia; Local think tank advises procurement of US made B-21 stealth bombers
On August 7, 2024, a group of Australian defense experts and think tanks, including the Institute of Public Affairs and Strategic Analysis Australia, released a report titled “National Security and Australia’s Northern Defence.” The report aims to enhance Australia’s defense capabilities and proposes an alternative strategy known as “Plan B.” This strategy includes a recommendation […]