Babcock Australasia has announced today at the Land Forces conference in Brisbane that it will partner with Shoal Group, Buzzworks and Bond University to deliver the Land 125 Phase 4 Integrated Soldier System Program.

Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) and Contract Manager partner Conscia have selected national construction group, Built for the design and construction of the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) next to Avalon Airport in Geelong.

The Federal Government has signed a multi-million dollar agreement with NIOA to start acquiring and supplying the next generation of small arms for the ADF.

The ADF is currently trialling Lightforce infrared and white light combination HTX2 lights on its AEV patrol vehicles and is also relying on Force Ordnance to deliver customised lighting solutions for ADF specialist vehicles.

Raytheon Australia has selected US-based Pacific Defense to deliver force-level Electronic Warfare systems for Australia’s Land 555 Phase 6 program.

Hanwha Defense has signed an execution contract to supply K9 Thunder Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPHs) to Poland, valued at some US$2.4 billion.

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has approved the sale of 40 UH-60M Black Hawk battlefield mobility helicopters to Australia for $2.79 billion.

The Australian Maritime Alliance has teamed with IMC Naval Architects to deliver a solution for the Australian Army’s Land 8710 Phase 1A program.

Landing Craft Australia (LCA) recently visited Bossong Engineering’s Welshpool facilities where pre-production of sections may take place if LCA is successful in its bid to deliver the Australian Army’s future littoral manoeuvre capability.

The Army Innovation Day (AID) 2022, Army Robotics Exposition (ARX) 2022 and Quantum Technology Challenge (QTC) 2022 provided insight into Army’s thinking around emerging technologies.

Army has unveiled an ‘electric Bushmaster’; the electric Protected Military Vehicle (ePMV).

The Government’s decision on Project Land 400 Phase 3 approaches. However, the project’s acquisition of 450 infantry fighting vehicles continues to be the target of misinformed critiques.

Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has announced Government approval for the Land Force Level Electronic Warfare Project valued at nearly $75 million.

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart announced the establishment of 2nd Division as an independent functional command at a ceremonial parade held at the Anzac Memorial at Hyde Park, Sydney, on Saturday.

Representatives from REDARC Defence Systems and Gaardtech deployed to Shoal Water Bay Training Area to support 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, live firing activities with a set of five T72 threat emulators.

The Class Certification Society DNV has granted ‘structural approval in principle’ for the Australian Maritime Alliance’s ‘Oboe’ design for the Australian Army’s Land 8710 Phase 1A Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel – Medium tender.