The British Ministry of Defence has contracted with Rheinmetall to modernise the British Army’s main battle tank fleet.

Holmwood Highgate has signed a $30 million contract with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles to deliver fuel and water modules that will be fitted to Defence’s fleet of logistics trucks.

After breaking the news last week that the Elbit Systems Australia BMS will be withdrawn from service from next week, Elbit Systems Australia Managing Director Major General (Retired) Paul McLachlan has made a statement about the situation.

Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) will team with HIFraser to deliver automatic fire suppression systems (AFSS) for the range of armoured vehicles currently being presented by Hanwha for consideration by the ADF.

The CM234 Spitfire camera gimbal will be incorporated into the Australian Army’s new tactical unmanned aerial system under Land 129 Phase 3.

Kord Defence has announced that its technology has been selected by the US Army to take part in the 2022 Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE 2022) at Fort Benning, Georgia.

The Defense Security Co-operation Agency (DSCA) announced on April 29, that the US State Department has approved the sale of four additional Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopters to Australia.

ADM understands that Elbit Systems Australia has been given notice earlier this month to cease use of the existing deployed BMS version with Army, effective from mid next month.

Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) has outlined the supposed capability advantages of Soucy’s Composite Rubber Track system, to be fitted to the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV).

BAE Systems Australia’s Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) program has been formally awarded ISO 55001 Asset Management certification by international certification body TQCSI Yaran.

Defence released a Request for Solutions (RFS) on March 25, advising the possible sale of up to 27 ex-Army Sikorsky S-70A-9 Black Hawk helicopters and associated spares and equipment, as the type is retired from service in coming months.

Saab has selected NSW-based SME Global Defence Solutions (GDS) as its Australian industry partner to locally manufacture its Mobile Camouflage Systems (MCS) and multispectral camouflage screens.

South Australian manufacturer Supashock will export running gear suspension systems worth approximately AUD$12 million for military vehicles in a major European defence programme.

Supacat has selected Siemens software to boost their engagement with Rheinmetall on the Land 400 program.

The government has signed a $111 million sustainment contract with Raytheon Australia to support the jointly developed Raytheon-Kongsberg National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS).

Team Redback has announced the achievement of two key milestones in the validation of systems integration for its Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV).