In partnership with the national defense industry on April 3, 2024, the Australian Army successfully conducted tests on a M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) configured for remote operations. These tests were carried out in the state of Victoria as part of long-range firing exercises. Electro Optic Systems (EOS), a defense company based in Canberra, equipped […]
Australia; RAN orders two more Evolved Cape class patrol boats
According to a PR published by Austal on February 22, 2024, the firm has announced a significant contract award to its Australian division for the construction of two additional Evolved Cape-class patrol boats. This A$157 million contract extension, announced by the Commonwealth of Australia on November 23, 2023, increases the total Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats […]
Australia; Navy publishes surface combatants expansion program
According to information published by the Australian government on February 20, 2024, the Albanese Government detailed a strategic plan to significantly expand and upgrade the Royal Australian Navy’s surface combatant fleet. The plan proposes to double the size of the current fleet, marking a substantial increase in naval capability not seen since World War II. […]
New Zealand; RNZAF awaits 1st. C-130J-30 Super Hercules
The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) first C-130J-30 Super Hercules has rolled off Lockheed Martin’s production line in Georgia, USA, now sporting its official livery, complete with the RNZAF Kiwi emblem and the 40th Squadron’s marine compass. This marks the beginning of New Zealand’s air fleet renewal, in line with the $1.5 billion agreement […]
Samoa; Coast Guard commissions Australian made Guardian class patrol boat
According to information published by Austal on November 22, 2023, the company has successfully delivered its 18th Guardian-class Patrol Boat to the Australian Department of Defence. The handover of the vessel, named Nafanua III, occurred during a formal ceremony at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia on November 22, 2023. In a gesture of international cooperation, […]
Australia; RAAF orders 4 additional MQ-4C Triton MPA UAV
The Australian Department of Defense posted a tweet on November 8 to announce it will enhance the Air Force fleet with four Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton UAS, plus associated support and mission systems in the framework of the Air Force’s Maritime Patrol and Response program. Manufactured by Northrop Grumman, the Triton Unmanned Aircraft System […]
New Zealand; Navy commissions 3 new Littoral combat boats
These crafts are built by Australian-based Sentinel Boats and are set to be deployed by HMNZS Matataua, part of the RNZN’s Littoral Warfare Force, aiming to aid in delivering divers, troops, and mine counter measures during military operations around coastal waters. Commander Trevor Leslie, the commanding officer of HMNZS Matataua, indicated that these LMCs are […]
Papua New -guinea; Australia delivers 4th. Guardian patrol boat
According to information published by the Australian DoD on October 4, 2023, Papua New Guinea celebrated the acquisition of its fourth Guardian-class Patrol Boat, HMPNGS Gilbert Toropo, during a ceremony held at HMAS Stirling, south of Perth, Western Australia. This patrol boat, a product of Austal’s design and manufacturing in Western Australia, enhances Papua New […]
Micronesia; Maritime Police receives its 2nd Guardian class patrol boat
According to information published by the Australian DoD on August 28, 2023, the Federated States of Micronesia welcomed their second Guardian-class Patrol Boat at a grand ceremony held in Perth. A product of Austal’s craftsmanship in Australia, this Guardian-class boat is set to pick up from where the Pacific-class Patrol Boat FSS Palikir left off. […]
Micronesia; Coast guard receives Australian Guardian PB
According to a PR published by Austal Limited (Austal) on August 11, 2023, the company handed over its 16th Guardian-class Patrol Boat FSS David W. Panuelo to the Australian Defence Department, which was then presented to the Federated States of Micronesia in a ceremony at the Austal shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia. This marks the […]