US approves patrol aircraft sale to Germany
The United States' State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Germany of Boeing P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) and associated support,...
New weapons to boost sea defence
Three new ship-based weapons being developed by the Navy—solid state lasers (SSLs), the electromagnetic railgun (EMRG), and the gun-launched guided projectile (GLGP), also known...
Loyal Wingman’s successful test
By Marcus Hellyer
With the ongoing gloom hanging around Australia’s future submarine program and signs that the future frigate is facing some big problems, it’s...
Big defence spending still on track
By Marcus Hellyer*
The Australian government has released its mid-year budget update in the form of the portfolio additional estimates statements. If you’re looking for...
UAE’s large diver-delivery contract
UAE based Armacraft, a developer and builder of composite patrol vessels, have signed a substantial order for its new Trident (submersible high-speed diver delivery...
Does RAN need Tomahawk missiles?
By Marcus Hellyer*
The Department of Defence appears to be in the early stages of identifying a ship-launched land-attack missile for acquisition. The government assessed...
Contract for RN drone jammer awarded
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £2 million contract to Kirintec to fill an urgent capability requirement to provide counter-unmanned air system (C-UAS)...
RN drones in anti-smuggling drive
Drones could play a 'key role' in tracking drug runners and smugglers after successful trials with the Navy's newest class of ships in the...
Unmanned vessels doing dull, dirty and dangerous
A longstanding slogan for the best use of unmanned systems is to perform “dull, dirty and dangerous” missions instead of humans, the US Naval...
$1bn for new naval guided missiles
Defence Minister Linda Reynolds announced today (25 January 2021) a $1 billion development of advanced guided weapons for the Royal Australian Navy.
She said the investment...