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 […]
AUKUS Nations; Development of AI-enabled precision strike UAVs
The AUKUS (Autonomy Working Group) partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States has achieved a significant milestone with the successful trial of AI-enabled unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed to locate, disable, and destroy ground targets. This groundbreaking exercise, which took place as part of the annual US-hosted multinational Project Convergence experimentation exercise, […]
Australia, MoD to fund Ghost Shark UUV Production
Ghost Shark is being jointly developed and funded by a partnership between Defence and Anduril Australia, and will become Mission Zero (0) for the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA).Image rendering of the Ghost Shark autonomous submarine. Photo: Australian Department of Defence Canberra and Anduril Industries have signed an agreement to expedite the Royal Australian Navy’s […]
Oceania; British UAV sold in Australia and New Zealand.
Evolve Dynamics, a British manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has successfully secured a defense order for its SKY MANTIS 2 aircraft and accessories package from a defense customer in the Australia and New Zealand region on July 8, 2024. This order, facilitated by the delivery partner Criterion Solutions, marks the debut of the SKY […]
Australia; Army orders Switchblade 300 loitering munitions
The Australian government is set to enhance its military capabilities by acquiring Switchblade 300 drones from the American company AeroVironment, a type of precision loitering munition effectively used by Ukrainian forces. The announcement, scheduled by the Albanese government for Monday, marks a significant step in modernizing the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with advanced unmanned systems. […]
Australia; Army set to receive 27 new M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks .
As reported by Ronkainen on June 23, 2024, a freight train was spotted traveling through Oxnard, California, transporting a cargo of 27 M1A2 Abrams tanks. These tanks, en route to Port Hueneme, California, are the Australian version of the M1A2 SEPv3, designated for the Australian Army. They are identifiable by their unique AusCam camouflage and […]
Tuvalo; Coast Guard receives surplus Taiwanese patrol boats
According to information published by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan on May 22, 2024, a ceremony was held in Pingtung, Taiwan, to mark the naming and handover of two multifunctional patrol boats donated to Tuvalu. During the ceremony, Ambassador Lin Dong-heng, representing the Taiwanese government, officially handed over the two patrol boats to Prime […]
Japan-Australia; MoDs eyes collaboration on new missile frigate development.
According to information published by Japan News on May 8, 2024, the Japanese government is considering a bid to co-develop new frigates with Australia. Japan plans to upgrade its Maritime Self-Defense Force’s advanced frigate and offer it to Australia if chosen as a development partner. Japan will face competition from other countries, but securing this […]