Australian avionics and mission-critical electronics manufacturer Thomas Global Systems will supply Power Distribution Units and other electronics as part of Northrop Grumman’s rollout of its Integrated Battle Command System for the US Army.

Electro Optic Systems has opened its new R150 Remote Weapon System production line at its manufacturing facility in Canberra.

Under Plan ANZAC, signed between the New Zealand Army and Australian Army in April, the two forces will become more closely integrated than before. It will also help the NZ Army regenerate its capabilities in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

NIOA Australia and New Zealand CEO Ben James has welcomed Defence’s decision to extend the Major Munitions Deed (MMD) by five years.

The Australian Army has successfully operated an autonomous truck convoy on a Victorian highway.

L3Harris Technologies has been announced as the successful tenderer for a $30 million contract with the Australian Defence Force to provide up to 80 robotic explosive ordnance disposal systems to safeguard ADF personnel.

The arrival of the first batch of New Zealand’s new Bushmaster NZ5.5 protected mobility vehicles (PMVs) will begin the process of further integration between the NZ and Australian armies.

Earlier last month, Plasan of Israel successfully completed blast tests on the AS10 vehicle with the support of Hanwha Defense Australia and Hanwha Aerospace from the Republic of Korea.

The Malaysian Ministry of Defence signed a leasing arrangement with local air services provider Aerotree for the supply of four second-hand Sikorsky UH-60A+ Black Hawk helicopters.

Marand Precision Engineering and Rheinmetall have announced a $50 million extension to their manufacturing partnership to now include the Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV) in use with the Australian Defence Force and for export orders.

Nova Systems will play a key role in supporting EPE in the ongoing maintenance and support of two Weapons Technical Intelligence (WTI) labs, as part of the Land 154 Phase 2 sustainment program.

Canberra defence technology company Electro Optic Systems has unveiled its new Slinger counter-UAS weapon system which it says can deliver “one shot, one kill” of drones beyond 800 metres.

Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has announced a $160 million contract to build new Bushmaster Protected Vehicles for the Australian Army.

Hanwha Aerospace, the parent company of Hanwha Defense Australia, has placed a significant order with New South Wales based Bisalloy Steel for armour plates for the Egyptian K9, K10 and K11 program.

Electro Optic Systems launched its Australian made counter-drone capability, named the “Slinger”, at its manufacturing facility in Canberra on Friday.

16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery gunners got their first look at the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System during a trial and certification activity last month near Jervis Bay.