No, Minister – Taipan helicopters are extremely safe
At a press conference yesterday, Acting Defence Minister Pat Conroy hinted that Australia’s fleet of Taipan helicopters were not returned to service after a...
UPDATED: Australian government rejects Airbus Helicopters A$3 billion savings offer
The fate of Army’s fleet of 22 Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters hangs in the balance. The Managing Director of Airbus Australia Pacific, Andrew Mathewson,...
India cumulative defence expenditure to reach $445.7 billion during 2024-2028
India is presently the second-highest military spender after China in the Asia-Pacific region with a total defence budget of $74 billion in 2023. The...
Taipan ditching caused by engine failure, pilot error, poor training
An internal Defence report tabled in the Senate has identified a number of pilot mistakes and inadequate training as major contributors to the highly...
Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) was formally launched in Victoria by the CEO of Hanwha...
Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) was formally launched in Victoria by the CEO of Hanwha Defense Mr Sungsoo Lee.
Speaking at the Victorian Government’s Investment Centre,...
LAND 907 PHASE 2: ABRAMS M1 AIM SA MAIN BATTLE TANK UPGRADE
The LAND 907 Phase 2 Main Battle Tank (MBT) upgrade will look to improve Australian Army’s MBTs and acquire additional M88 Armoured Recovery Vehicles...
Australia announces shipbuilding deal with Austal
The Australian government is securing Australia’s shipbuilding capability and investing in Western Australian defence industry through a new strategic partnership between Defence and Austal...
FIRST HERCULES RECEIVES TRANSPONDER UPGRADE
FIRST HERCULES RECEIVES TRANSPONDER UPGRADE
The first in a fleet-wide upgrade of identification transponders on C-130J Hercules transport aircraft has been completed by the Royal...
Latest AUKUS outrage – buying towed array sonars from the U.S. that harm marine...
In the latest manifestation of AUKUS mania warping thinking inside Defence and government, Australia will hand over $307 million (U.S. $207 million) to buy...
UPDATED: Australia to sell “up to” 46 F/A-18A/B Hornets to U.S. company for adversary...
UPDATED: Australia to sell "up to" 46 F/A-18 A/B Hornets to U.S. company for adversary work
This article was originally published on the 6th of...