Late last week Japan revealed its fifth generation fighter technology demonstrator, known unofficially as the “ShinShin”, or the X-2.

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Royal Thai Navy opts for another OPV

BAE Systems has signed a new contract with Bangkok Dock to assist in the licensed construction of a second 90 metre Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Royal Thai Navy.

Land 400 Phase 2 contender Patria (teamed with prime contractor BAE Systems Australia) has been awarded a contract to supply up to 40 hulls of its 8x8 Armoured Modular Vehicles (AMVs) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Australia’s eighth Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel assumed the role on 25 January. Here is the text of his first statement:

Reports indicating the bid pitched by TKMS for the Sea 1000 Future Submarine program was no longer in contention need to be treated with some scepticism.

A Defence spokesperson has confirmed the Department has a watching interest in the development of the Raytheon Excalibur N5 munition

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First KC-46A In-Flight Refuelling

Boeing and the USAF have announced they have successfully completed the first KC-46A Pegasus in-flight refueling in the skies above Washington State.

More than a quarter of Australia’s economy, and 10 per cent of its total employment exist due to scientific advances made over the past 20 to 30 years.

ADM spoke with CEO Richard Brown on his hopes for the forthcoming White Paper and Defence’s current approach in a realm of constantly evolving threats.

Lockheed Martin has agreed to separate and combine its realigned Information Systems & Global Solutions business segment with Leidos Holdings.

Rheinmetall AG has decided to consolidate its Defence unit’s extensive military vehicle activities in a new division called “Vehicle Systems”.

BAE Systems' Anti-Ship Missile Defence (ASMD) program has notched up an impressive two million hours.

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Reports indicating the bid pitched by TKMS for the Sea 1000 Future Submarine program was no longer in contention need to be treated with some scepticism.

The equipment and resources will provide critical information on how the physical environment may affect an operation.

The transition team responsible for development of the new training curriculum and systems acquired under Air 5428 have arrived in Switzerland.