2040 and beyond: new defence technologies
Flying battle suits, swarms of combat drones and advanced artificial intelligence might be exciting on the big screen, but Defence is treating similar concepts...
RN Hawk jets resume flying
Hawk jets from 736 Naval Air Squadron have resumed flying, after operations with the aircraft were temporarily paused following a crash in Cornwall, Forces Net reports.
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New radar for HMS Dauntless
The Royal Navy HMS Dauntless Type 45 destroyer's S1850M Long Range Radar has been officially completely revised since last week. The overhaul was part...
UK seeks ideas on sea-launched unmanned weapons
The UK Ministry of Defence is seeking information on the potential for industry provide assisted launch and arrested recover systems for a range of...
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...