Australian & NZ Defender Defence News


	2026 NATIONAL DEFENCE STRATEGY AUSTRALIA: The latest National Defence Strategy reveals little significant change in Australian Defence Force direction, with more emphasis on advanced missiles and cutting edge technologies and bucket loads of cash for AUKUS SSN preparation.
	MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS UNIT AUSTRALIA: The Royal Australian Navy has raised its first specialist naval robotic combat systems unit to operate its expanding fleets of combat drones.
	SASR LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLES PERTH WA: The Special Air Service Regiment has introduced new Light Tactical Vehicles optimised for extreme off road mobility.
	SUCCESSFUL LOCALLY BUILT GMLRS TESTS WOOMERA SA: The Australian Army has successfully validated locally assembled 227mm GMLRS missiles during a multi round missile test at Woomera.
	FIRST AUSSIE PEREGRINE FLIGHT EDINBURGH SA: The Royal Australian Air Force has successfully conducted its first local Australian crewed MC-55A ISREW special electronic missions aircraft flight. Pic Dean Sperandio
	CHIEF OF DEFENCE FORCE WARNING CANBERRA: The Chief of Defence Force warns of increased risk as United States redeploys Indo Pacific based units and equipment to deal with Iran.
	C-17A GLOBEMASTER LAIRCM UPGRADE USA: The RAAF's C-17A Globemaster IIIs are about to undergo a significant upgrade to their LAIRCM missile self defence systems in the USA.
	HYDRA 70 WAFAR CONSORTIUM AUSTRALIA: NIOA and US munition giant General Dynamics have teamed up to pursue production of the Hydra 70 70mm Wrap Around Fin Aerial Rocket munition.
	NEW LITTORAL MANOEUVRE GROUP RAISED BRISBANE: The Australian Army has stood up the first units of its future littoral warfare formations which will operate the future landing craft fleets.
	RWS ISSUES DERAILS REDBACK BUILD AUSTRALIA: A government report has revealed that the Army's AS21 Infantry Fighting Vehicle production has been derailed by technical and management issues.
	CONTRADICTORY BOXER BLOCK II DETAILS BRISBANE: Ministerial statements regarding acceptance of Boxer Block II Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles directly contradict previous Army and Department of Defence official disclosures.
	COMBAT DRONE TRAINING PUCKAPUNYAL VIC: Army's Land Combat College Remote and Autonomous Systems Cell and 2RAR have rolled out an Army wide attack drone training program.
	STORED MV-22Bs HEAD TO DARWIN TOOWOOMBA: US Marine Corps MV-22B tiltrotors are out of storage and flying to the Northern Territory to meet the next Marine Rotional Force - Darwin contingent.
	PrSM MISSILE PRODUCTION QUADRUPLED USA: The United States will quadruple its production of Precision Strike Missiles as a priority which may impact Australia's plans to manufacture the weapons locally.
	CONTAINERISED AGM-114 VERTICAL LAUNCHER USA: Lockheed Martin has developed a low footprint containerised Hellfire missile launching system that seems tailor made for the Australian Defence Force.
	BRIT AUKUS SSN APPROVALS USA: The US Department of State has notified congress of its approval of United Kingdom requests for submarine technology under AUKUS Pillar 1.
	CLASSIFIED MISSILE TESTS UNDERWAY WOOMERA SA: The Royal Australian Air Force and the United States Missile Defence Agency have teamed up in the South Australian desert for hypersonic missile tests.
	12 SQUADRON P-8A TAIL ART EDINBURGH SA: An RAAF P-8A Poseidon wearing the new 12 Squadron tail art has been photographed for the first time. Pic Nathan Rundle Photography
	RAN WARSHIP & MCM AVAILABILITY AUSTRALIA: We profile the Royal Australian Navy's surface combatant and mine clearance availability for potential deployment if directed by the government.
	AUSSIE PARTNERED MISSILE SYSTEM SUCCESS USA: The US/Australian cofunded Precision Strike Missile system is going from strength to strength with successful flight trials of the upgraded increment 2.
	RNZAF & RNZAF C-130J-30 'INTERCHANGEABILITY' RICHMOND NSW: The Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force have validated their interoperability moving towards much deeper 'interchangeabililty' on their C-130J-30 Hercules fleets.
	RAAF AIM-260A JATM BUY CONFIRMED USA: The rumoured Royal Australian Air Force acquisition of a very large number of the most advanced air interception missile in the world has been confirmed by congressional documentation.
	SECOND MC-55A PEREGRINE FLIES IN EDINBURGH: The Royal Australian Air Force's second new MC-55A Peregrine special electronic missions aircraft has flown in from the United States. Pic Dean Sperandio
	40 MORE BLUEBOTTLE USVs FOR RAN SYDNEY: The Royal Australian Navy has signed a contract for 40 more Australian made robotic Uncrewed Surface Vessels.
	HUNTER CLASS DESIGN EVOLUTION OSBORNE SA: The Royal Australian Navy's future Hunter class Future Frigate design has evolved again according to visuals released by the prime contractor.
	BLACK HAWK HELOS HIT MILESTONE AUSTRALIA: Australian Army Aviation's expanding fleet of new UH-60M Black Hawks has achieved a major operational milestone.
	GULF STATES REQUEST ADF HELP CANBERRA: The Australian Government has confirmed it is considering a request for emergency military support from undisclosed Gulf nations under attack from Iran.
	FIRST M1110 JAB AMPHIBIOUS INSERTION COWLEY BEACH: The Australian Army has successfully conducted its first known amphibious landing of one of its brand new heavy track engineering vehicles.
	ARMY INTRODUCES NEW eVTOL sTUAS DRONES PUCKAPUNYAL VIC: The Australian Army has commenced its Introduction Into Service of two next gen advanced battlefield surveillance and target acquisition UAS systems.
	PrSM INC1 COMBAT DEBUT IRAN: The US Army's combat launch of the advanced Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 (PrSM1) missile during strikes on the Iran has tremendous positive implications for the Australian Army.
	ECCPB FLEET COMPLETE HENDERSON WA: The Royal Australian Navy has accepted the final Evolved Cape class Patrol Boat for its border protection and EEZ policing fleet.
	NZDF ACQUIRES LOCAL DRONES NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Defence Force has contracted a local high tech company for its sea, ground and aerial combat drones including NZ's first weaponised UAS.
	LUUV TRIALS WITH BRIT NUKE SUB ROCKINGHAM WA: The Royal Australian Navy will conduct interoperability exercises with its submersible robotic Speartooth LUUV and the Royal Navy's Astute class SSN HMS Anson.
	30x113mm COUNTER DRONE AMMO VALIDATED USA: The US Army has validated and will soon field a cheap cannon ammo that can turn Aussie Apaches and Slingers into red hot drone killers.
	BRIT NUCLEAR SUB DOCKS IN WA ROCKINGHAM WA: A Royal Navy nuclear powered tactical submarine has docked at Fleet Base West to validate the AUKUS SURF-West capacity.
	ARMY LANDING CRAFT HEAVY PRODUCTION HENDERSON WA: Finalised contracts authorise shipbuilding of Army's new Landing Craft Heavy littoral manoeuvre vessels to kick off.
	GHOST SHARK PRODUCTION NUMBERS SYDNEY: US contractor Anduril is hinting that that Australia may be acquiring significantly more Ghost Shark XL-AUV submersibles than is generally understood.
	NEXT GEN C-130J-30 TRAINING SIMULATORS USA: The Royal Australian Air Force is acquiring a next generation of extremely high realism synthetic flight training simulators for its soon to expand Hercules fleet.
	ATLAS COLLABORATIVE COMBAT VEHICLE AUSTRALIA: The locally developed Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System (ATLAS) Collaborative Combat Vehicle (CCV) has successfully completed validation trials.
	MC-55As IN USA TRANSFERRED TO USAF USA: Ownership of the three undelivered RAAF MC-55A Peregrines have been temporarily transferred to the US Air Force. Pic Dean Sperandio/Airman94
	GUCCI ACAR RIFLE FOR PNGDF PAPUA NEW GUINEA: The Australian government has confirmed it will supply the top shelf ACAR rifle to PNG under the Puk Puk Mutual Defence Treaty.
	NO ARMAMENTS FOR ARAFURA OPVS CANBERRA: Senate hearings have revealed shocking details that the remaining Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessels will have no guns or missiles.
	CONGRESSIONAL AUKUS REPORT SURPRISES USA: The latest Congressional Research Service report into AUKUS Pillar 1 sheds some light on specific details of the nuclear powered submarine acquisition program.
	MQ-28A BLOCK III FULLY WEAPONISED AUSTRALIA: The third generation of the Aussie designed and built Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft will be armed and very dangerous .
	AUTOMATIC AIR TO AIR REFUELLING CERTIFICATION SPAIN: Automatic Air to Air Refuelling on the A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport has been operationally certified, openning the door for the RAAF's KC-30As.
	RNZAF ARMS P-8A WITH AGM-84 HARPOON NEW ZEALAND: The RNZAF has introduced the AGM-84 Harpoon long range Anti Ship Missile to arm its Poseidon MMMAs.
	NEW MH-60R ROMEOS THIS YEAR USA: If all goes to schedule the first of the RAN's new Romeo naval helicopters in production will be delivered within months.
	DEFENCE FACILITY SELL OFF AUSTRALIA: The Albanese government has commenced a fire sale of Australian Defence Force facilities, with tens of thousands of hectares of Defence land on the auction block, including historic Anzac sacred sites and entire units evicted.
	AUSSIE MADE HAAWC WING KITS BRISBANE: Boeing has contracted Ferra Engineering to build additional wing kits for the RAAF's advanced High Altitude Anti Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability.
	AIR & MISSILE DEFENCE PRESSURES AUSTRALIA: Australia has been caught with only a fraction of the Ground Based Air Defence let alone Ballistic Missile Defence capability it needs in our new USA alliance lite reality.
	RAAF MQ-4C TRITON FLEET CAPPED TINDAL NT: The Government has confirmed that it has capped the MQ-4C Triton fleet with no more aircraft to be acquired.
	ANZAC's SAD DEMISE HENDERSON WA: A recent image posted on social media records the sad ending of the the Royal Australian Navy's only modern warship to fire her primary weapons in combat. Pic Facebook/RAN Days.
	RAAF's NEW C-130J-30s IN PRODUCTION USA: The RAAF's next generation of latest block specification C-130J-30 Hercules have entered production in the USA ahead of delivery next year.
	FINAL GUARDIAN PATROL BOAT LAUNCHED HENDERSON WA: Austal Australia has launched the last of the 24 Guardian class Patrol Boats being built for Pacific Island Forum nations and Timor Leste.
	US RESTORES VIRGINIA SSN FUNDING USA: The United States Congress has restored Virginia class Attack Submarine funding to traditional levels which should shore up Australia's Virginia SSN acquisition plans.
	SINGAPORE P-8A POSEIDONS APPROVED USA: The US State Department has approved the Republic of Singapore Air Force's request for P-8A Poseidons.
	US NAVY SELECTS AUSSIE NULKA FOR FFX USA: The US Navy has specified the combat proven Aussie made Mk 234 Nulka Offboard Active Decoy for its Future Frigate Fast program, extending the EW systems reach across the surface combat fleet.
	MC-55A PEREGRINE INBOUND EDINBURGH SA: The first of the RAAF's new fleet of MC-55A Peregrine ISREW electronic warfare aircraft is being delivered from the USA. Pic TT-33A/X
	4RAA HUNTSMAN OPCON TOWNSVILLE: The 4th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery will introduce the new 155mm Huntsman Self Propelled Artillery System this year.
	RAAF F-35A LIGHTNING II FUTURE PLANS AUSTRALIA: The Royal Australian Air Force has confirmed it has dropped its ambitions for more F-35As instead focusing on upgrading the fleet to the next level lethality.
	LARC-V REPLACEMENT CONTRACT SYDNEY: The Australian Army's long serving LARC-V amphibious vehicle replacement by the Australian designed Birdon Amphibious Vehicle - Logistics has been confirmed.
	RERAISED 12 SQUADRON's FIRST FLIGHT EDINBURGH SA: The Royal Australian Air Force's recently reraised No 12 Squadron has flown its first publicly confirmed training flight.
	MK54 MOD2 TORPEDO PRODUCTION USA: The jointly funded Mark 54 Mod 2 Advanced Lightweight Torpedo has entered production for the US Navy and Australian Defence Force.
	RAAF LEAD IN FIGHTER TRAINER PLANS AUSTRALIA: The Royal Australian Air Force is exploring its options to replace its inservice Hawk 127 Lead In Fighter Trainers.
	PRECISION LOITERING MUNITION DELIVERY AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army has accepted the first rounds of its sovereign medium range Precision Loitering Munition development program.
	RAAF MC-55A DELIVERY AUSTRALIA: The Royal Australian Air Force has hinted that the first of its advanced MC-55A Peregrine special electronic missions aircraft is inbound.
	RAAF SHOPPING FOR NEXT STRIKER ROME: The Royal Australian Air Force is looking for a big, extreme range, heavy payload combat aircraft to replace the Super Hornet.
	3RAR AS21 REDBACK DETAILS TOWNSVILLE: The details and schedule of the AS21 Redback roll out at 3RAR and the broader Battle Group Kapyong has been disclosed.
	HMAS ARUNTA RUMOURS FLEET BASE EAST: Online rumours about the Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Arunta's fate are circulating on defence chat sites.
	RAAF FIELDS NEXT GENERATION JAMMER AMBERLEY QLD: The RAAF has entered the world's most exclusive electronic warfare club with the introduction of its first AN/ALQ-249(V1) Next Generation Jammer - Mid Band. Pic Mitch Andrews
	M1A2 ABRAMS MBT FLEET COMPLETE TOWNSVILLE QLD: The Australian Army has accepted all of its new M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tanks since late last year.
	LANDING CRAFT MEDIUM CONTRACTS HENDERSON WA: Contracts for the Australian Army's next generation Landing Craft Medium have been finalised with production set for next year.
	DIGITAL DRONE DEFEAT RIFLE SIGHT CULTANA SA: Army is exploring advanced digital Fire Control Systems that transforms standard section weapons into one shot drone killers.
	RAAF C-130J-30 BLOCK 8.1 UPGRADE FOC RICHMOND NSW: The RAAF has Final Operational Capability certified its venerable C-130J-30 fleet after its Block 8.1 upgrade.
	RAAF RECONFIRMS HACM REQUIREMENT ROME: The RAAF has reconfirmed its desire to field the Australian and US developed hypersonic HACM cruise missile at a major air combat conference in Italy.
	UNUSUAL USAF AIRLIFT INTO NOWRA NOWRA NSW: A very unusual large package of USAF C-17As delivered an even more unusual payload to the Fleet Air Arm's Naval Air Station. Pic Matthew Thomas/Facebook
	HEAVY TRANSPORT FLEET RENEWAL AMBERLEY QLD: The Australian Army has accepted the first new prime mover of its heavy transport fleet renewal program.
	GUCCI SHOTGUN IN DRONE DEFEAT EX CULTANA SA: The Australian Army has revealed a expensive military grade automatic shotgun during its recent Exercise Southern Arrow Counter UAS validation in South Australia.
	MINIGUN ARMED COUNTER DRONE HAWKEI CULTANA SA: The Australian Army has revealed a Hawkei mission configured to defeat drones with advanced Aussie tech and an old school M134D minigun.
	16 AVIATION BRIGADE ORBAT AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army's 16 Aviation Brigade is rapidly evolving, with unit rebasing, consolidation, new helicopters and tactical drones.
	1RNZIR MOTORISED INFANTRY BATTLE GROUP NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Army has amalgamated its two most prestigious combat maneouvre units into its first combined arms armour and infantry battle group.
	RAAF GHOST BAT MISSILE LAUNCH AUSTRALIA: The Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft has successfully completed its first live missile launch shooting down a target drone.
	USMC SELECT SAME LCH AS AUSTRALIAN ARMY USA: The United States Marine Corps has selected the same design as the Australian Army for its next generation littoral operations platform.
	CHANGING OF THE GUNSHIP GUARD AUSTRALIA: The Australian government has briefed media outlets that it is preparing to transfer some retired Tiger ARH helos to Ukraine as the new Apache Guardians come on line.
	FIRST 4RAA CREWED HUNTSMAN LIVE FIRE PUCKAPUNYAL VIC: The Australian Army has conducted its first live firing of its new AS9 Huntsman Self Propelled Howitzer crewed by 4RAA gunners.
	HIMARS INTRO INTO SERVICE ACTIVITY PUCKAPUNYAL VIC: The Australian Army is busy completing its certification of the first M142 HIMARS equipped Long Range Strike battery.
	RAN COMPLETES ARMIDALE PATROL BOAT OPS DARWIN: The Royal Australian Navy has completed its final Armidale class Patrol Boat operations ahead of their decommissioning.
	RAAF AIM-260A JATM ACQUISITION? USA: A leading military news outlet is reporting that the Royal Australian Air Force has been approved to acquire the ultra secret JATM missile.
	SSN COMPLETES HISTORIC SMP IN WA ROCKINGHAM WA: The USS Vermont has returned to sea after the successful completion of the first ever nuclear submarine SMP outside US territory.
	SPECIALIST SMALL ARMS SUSTAINMENT BRISBANE: The Department of Defence has finalised support contracts for the Australian Defence Force's next generation sniper rifles, close combat weapons, pistols, shotguns and surveillance accessories.
	COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT CAPABILITY UPGRADE USA: Australia, Japan and Canada are contributing to US Navy contracts for an upgrade to the RAN's Hobart class Cooperative Engagement Capability.
	APACHE'S PROVEN DRONE INTERCEPTORS USA: The US Army has validated the AH-64Ev6 Apache's capacity to hunt down and destroy the problematic 'Shahed 136' style suicide drones.
	RNZAF A321XLR COLOUR SCHEME NEW ZEALAND: The Royal New Zealand Air Force has revealed a new dramatic colour scheme and roundel arrangement for its next generation airliners.
	SEARAM MISSILE FOR MOGAMI SYDNEY: The RAN has confirmed that it will adopt the SeaRAM Close Range Defence System and the RIM-116C Block II Rolling Airframe Missile for its GPF.
	BOEING CONFIRMS GHOST BAT MISSILE LAUNCH DUBAI: Boeing's CEO has confirmed that the Australian Ghost Bat drone will launch a live missile at a target drone over Woomera within weeks.
	3RD RAAF MC-55A FLIGHT TRIALS USA: Another Australian special electronics mission aircraft has got its RAAF paintwork as flight trials heat up in Texas. Pic SR_Planespotter
	MORE APACHES DELIVERED TOWNSVILLE: Australian Army Aviation has quietly accepted additional AH-64Ev6 Apache Guardian helicopters in Townsville.
	ARMY WANTS LOW COST MASS FIRES AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is seeking cheap tech solutions to more than double the range and precision of its tactical bombardment capacity .
	OPV CONTRACTOR BACKS 57mm GUN SYDNEY: The prime contractor has publicly backed a widely used 57x438mmR naval artillery system to upgun the Arafura class OPV.
	LITTORAL MANOEUVRE VEHICLE DECISION? SYDNEY: Army's new Littoral Manoeuvre Amphibious Vehicle selection was leaked during the Indo Pacific Conference 2025.
	AUSTRALIAN MADE BANGALORE TORPEDO HOLSWORTHY NSW: A new all Australian made obstacle breaching demolitions systems has entered service with the Australian Army.
	HUNTSMAN 155 GOES LOUD PUCKAPUNYAL VIC: The Australian Army's new AS9 Huntsman 155mm Self Propelled Howitzer has been live fired for the first time in Australia.
	ARMY LCM DESIGN REALLOCATION HENDERSON WA: The Dept of Defence has reassigned the Design Authority for Army's fast tracked next generation Landing Craft Medium.
	P-8A I3B2 UPGRADE UNDERWAY USA: The first RAAF Poseidon MMMA is being upgraded to the latest configuration sensor and weapons package in the USA.
	1st PRODUCTION SPEC GHOST SHARK SYDNEY: The first production Ghost Shark XL-AUV autonomous drone has rolled off Anduril Australia's production line in Sydney.
	THIRD ARAFURA OPV LAUNCHED HENDERSON WA: The third of an eventual six Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessels has been launched in Western Australia by Civmec. Pic Tim Slater
	VIRGINIA SSN SUSTAINMENT UNDERWAY ROCKINGHAM WA: Expanded nuclear submarine maintenance is underway at Fleet Base West, laying the foundations for SSN rotational deployment.
	ARMY MOBILISATION PLANNING FOCUS AUSTRALIA: Chief of Army has publicly discussed the previously politically taboo subject of mobilisation in the advent of war.
	TWO MORE UH-60Ms DELIVERED RICHMOND NSW: Australian Army Aviation took delivery of two more UH-60M Black Hawks earlier this month.
	EVOLVED ELECTRONIC WARFARE TRIALS DELAMERE NT: The RAAF has conducted the most advanced aviation based Electronic Warfare tactical development trials ever conducted in Australia.
	STRIKEMASTER LBMS MISSILE LAUNCH NORWAY: The Kongsberg/Thales Strikemaster Land Based Maritime Strike system has successfully conducted a missile launch.
	RAAF FACING FUNDING CRISIS AUSTRALIA: The Chief of Air Force has instigated a serious cost cutting program with everything, including aircraft cuts, on the table.
	NEW ZEALAND INVESTIGATING MOGAMI FFM JAPAN: The Royal New Zealand Navy has expressed its interest in the Japanese Upgraded Mogami FFM warship being adopted by the Royal Australian Navy.
	TRUMP SUPPORTS AUKUS USA: President Trump has publicly declared his support for the AUKUS nuclear submarine arrangements for the Royal Australian Navy.
	UNIFORMS FOR PNGDF PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Australia has delivered new uniforms, boots and hats to the PNGDF under the Defence Cooperation Program.
	SUPPLY AORs FINALLY BACK AT WORK TASMAN SEA: One Supply class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment is conducting underway refuelling with the second to follow shortly.
	TEMPORARY M113AS4 WFS AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army has instituted a temporary halt to M113AS4 training until the investigation into the Townsville fatal incident is complete.
	RAAF REACTIVATES No 12 SQUADRON EDINBURGH SA: The Royal Australian Air Force has reactivated its historic No 12 Squadron to operate its expanding P-8A Poseidon fleet.
	AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE IS EXPANDING AUSTRALIA: The Australian Defence Force has reversed its decline in personnel with recruitment significantly up and separation significantly down.
	PrSM INCREMENT 1 PRODUCTION USA: Australia and the United States have signed a joint agreement to support production of the Precision Strike Missile in Australia.
	OPV2 DEPLOYS AHEAD OF COMMISSIONING ROCKINGHAM WA: The second Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessel has deployed to Fleet Base West ahead of commissioning with the 3rd to launch soon.
	SM-2MR BLOCK IIIC PRODUCTION CANBERRA: Confirmation that the Royal Australian Navy warship's will soon be armed with the latest generation Standard Missile emerged during Senate Estimates hearings.
	MARINE ROTATIONAL FORCE - DARWIN COMPLETE DARWIN: The USMC's 2/1 Marines led extended deployment to Australia is complete with personnel flown home to the USA and Hawaii.
	AS21 REDBACK REMOTE WEAPONS STATIONS CANBERRA: The Australian Army's future AS21 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle will include an evolution of the combat proven Aussie R400S Remote Weapons Station.
	AH-64Ev6 APACHE DELIVERY IMAGERY TOWNSVILLE: Defence has finally released imagery of Army's new AH-64Ev6 Apache Guardians delivered last Sunday.
	HMAS CANBERRA HOSTS BLACK HAWK FOCTL SYDNEY HARBOUR: Australian Army Aviation has expanded its UH-60M First of Class Flight Trials to the Canberra Amphibious Assault Ships.
	NAVY INTRODUCES RQ-21 TUAS NOWRA NSW: The Royal Australian Navy has reinstated flying operations with a next generation Tactical Unmanned Aerial System after a year long halt.
	RNZAF NH-90 TASMAN SEA TRANSIT NEW ZEALAND: The Royal New Zealand Air Force has completed a record oceanic transit, with NH-90s flying home across the Tasman Sea.
	US GOVT APPROVES MAJOR AUSSIE HIMARS REQUEST USA: The US State Department has notified congress of its approval of a major Australian Army request for M142 HIMARS artillery rocket systems.
	FIRST AH-64Ev6 APACHE GUARDIANS DELIVERED TOWNSVILLE: The first new AH-64v6 Apache Guardian helicopters have been delivered to Australian Army Aviation at RAAF Townsville.
	JCREW I1B1 ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES ACQUISITION USA: The Australian Defence Force is acquiring the latest generation Joint Counter Radio C-IED Electronic Warfare systems to protect against drones and IEDs.
	FINAL ECCPB PATROL BOAT LAUNCHED HENDERSON WA: The tenth and final Evolved Cape class Patrol Boat for the Royal Australian Navy has been launched by Austal in WA.
	16RAA RELOCATION TO RAAF EDINBURGH ADELAIDE: The Army's eNASAMS Ground Based Air Defence regiment is relocating from its historic base to modern facilities 50km away.
	NEW RAAF P-8A POSEIDON IN THE AIR USA: The first of the Royal Australian Air Force's new P-8A Poseidons is flying in the USA. Pic SpotterPowwwiii/Jet Photos
	WARSHIP 'ASSISTED MAINTENANCE' IN JAPAN JAPAN: HMAS Brisbane is validating the Japan Australia Reciprocal Access Agreement with a maintenance program at a Japanese naval base.
	EX AUSSIE 'MRH-90' GIFTED TO RNZAF NEW ZEALAND: One of the few surviving relicts of the Australian Army's MRH-90 TTH fleet has been gifted to the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
	FINAL HAWKEI PMV-L ENTERS SERVICE AMBERLEY QLD: The 1098th and final Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicle - Light has formally entered service with the RAAF.
	USMC OSPREYS TO BE STORED IN SEQLD TOOWOOMBA QLD: The US Marine Corps will store its MV-22B tiltrotors in Australia in between Marine Rotational Force - Darwin deployments.
	NEW ARMOUR COMPATIBILITY TRIALS TOWNSVILLE QLD: The Australian Army has completed compatibility trials for its new armoured vehicles on the navy's Amphibious Assault Ships.
	14RAA EXPANSION UNDERWAY EDINBURGH SA: The Australian Army's new long range strike regiment is set to expand rapidly as fast tracked HIMARS deliveries arrive.
	GHOST SHARK XL-AUV WEAPONS SYDNEY: Anduril has a suite of low cost but highly capable torpedo like drones for the RAN's new Ghost Shark XL-AUV.
	GHOST SHARK XL-AUV PRODUCTION SYDNEY: The Royal Australian Navy will acquire an undisclosed number of Ghost Shark XL-AUVs under a $1.7 billion initial production contract.
	P-8A POSEIDON LRASM FLIGHT TESTS USA: The RAAF's ambition to arm its P-8A Poseidons with the lethal and stealthy AGM-158C LRASM anti ship missile is looking good with flight tests in the USA.
	RAZER LCPGM FLIGHT CERTIFICATION CLONCURRY QLD: The Australian made Razer Low Cost Precision Guided Munition was validated during very successful flight certification tests.
	LOCAL BUILD SEA ARCHER sUSV AUSTRALIA: Leidos Australia is building one of the company's advanced Small Uncrewed Surface Vessels in Australia using existing commercial aluminium boat builders.
	BOXER BLOCK II ALREADY IN SERVICE PUCKAPUNYAL VIC: The new final Australian Army configuration Boxer Block II Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle is already operational.
	DEFENCE ACCEPTS ANOTHER ECCPB HENDERSON WA: The Department of Defence has accepted another Evolved Cape class Patrol Boat from Austal Australia.
	F-35 BLOCK 4 RESCOPE WILL IMPACT RAAF AUSTRALIA: The US Government's planned rescope and reschedule of the critical F-35 Block 4 upgrade will impact the RAAF's fleet.
	NEXT GEN FLEET SATCOM SYDNEY HARBOUR: Royal Australian Navy's next generation high bandwidth satellite communications systems roll out has commenced.
	NEW LANDING CRAFT MEDIUM FOR TONGA TONGA: Australia has gifted a new naval grade Landing Craft Medium to His Majesty's Armed Forces Tonga Maritime Force.
	ARAFURA OPV MOMENTUM HENDERSON WA: The Royal Australian Navy's delayed Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessel program is gaining serious momentum with acceptances, keel laying and launches of new hulls.
	30mm EOS SLINGER CENTRE OF COUNTER DRONE SYSTEM AUSTRALIA: Aussie made EOS Slinger 30mm counter drone cannon system will be the hard kill foundation of the Army's drone defence.
	HMAS ANZAC RECOVERED SYSTEMS HENDERSON WA: Contractor Babcock Australasia has revealed a haul of weapons and sensor components recovered from decommissioned HMAS Anzac worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
	SUPPLY CLASS AORS RETURN TO SEA AUSTRALIA: The first of the RAN's two under long term repair Auxiliary Oiler Replenishments is conducting sea trials with the second due to be following within days.
	GHOST SHARK XL-AUV FULL RATE PRODUCTION SYDNEY: The Department of Defence is negotiating full rate local production of the cutting edge Ghost Shark XL Autonomous Undersea Vehicle.
	RNZAF TO ACQUIRE MH-60R & A321XLR NEW ZEALAND: The NZ Government has announced new Seahawk helicopters and Airbus troop transports for the RNZAF and RNZN.
	JAVELIN LIGHTWEIGHT COMMAND LAUNCH UNIT USA: The US State Department has approved a surprise Australian Army request for a large number of next gen Javelin LwCLU Lightweight Command Launch Units.
	LOCALLY MADE COMBAT DRONES DELIVERED AUSTRALIA: The Department of Defence has accepted a large quantity of locally designed and manufactured Group 1 sUAS systems under the Sovereign UAS Challenge.
	SPACE SURVEILLANCE TELESCOPE OPERATIONAL EXMOUTH WA: The RAAF's advanced Space Surveillance Telescope has been Final Operating Capability certified to analyse foreign satellites over the region.
	BOXER CRV BLOCK II CANBERRA: The Australian Army has publicly displayed the next gen Boxer CRV Block II for the first time, raising questions about the status of the program.
	SPIKE LR2 MISSILES DELIVERED AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army has accepted its first tranche of Spike LR2 ATGW All Up Rounds for the near future Boxer Block II.
	CRUISE MISSILE INTERCEPTION AIREX EAXO: The RAAF has conducted sophisticated cruise missile interception trials in the Tasman Sea with elite USAF and USN specialist support.
	ARMOURED VEHICLES FOR PNGDF PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Australia has donated a small fleet of ballistically protected all terrain vehicles to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force.
	ASSAULT BREACHER VEHICLES IN TOWNSVILLE TOWNSVILLE: The Australian Army's new Assault Breacher Vehicles have commenced their Introduction Into Service at 3rd Brigade in Townsville.
	RAAF FIELDS 3RD MQ-4C TRITON TINDAL NT: The Royal Australian Air Force has been secretly operating a third MQ-4C Triton Broad Area Maritime Surveillance drone for months.
	MC-55A PEREGRINE UPGRADE APPROVAL USA: The US State Dept has approved a major upgrade to the RAAF's soon to be delivered MC-55A Peregrine special electronic missions aircraft.
	UPGRADED MOGAMI COMPATIBILITY CANBERRA: The Minister of Defence Industry strongly defends Sea 3000 Mogami compatibility with RAN fleet.
	AUSSIE APACHE PILOTS QUALIFIED USA: Australian Army Aviation pilots have completed their flight training on the new Apache Guardian in the USA.
	MOGAMI FFM SELECTED FOR SEA 3000 CANBERRA: The Department of Defence has announced that Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Upgraded Mogami design will be the next Aussie general purpose frigate.
	TIMBER CREEK TIGER ARH CRASH TIMBER CREEK NT: First images of the damaged EC665 Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter that crashed during Talisman Sabre have emerged.
	AUSSIE APACHES ROLL OFF ASSEMBLY LINE USA: The first Australian Army Aviation AH-64Ev6 Apache helo has rolled out of the paintshop in the USA.
	RARE US NAVY OHIO CLASS PORT VISIT BRISBANE: One of the US Navy's top shelf Ohio class nuclear submarines has made an extremely rare public port visit to Australia.
	NUSHIP EYRE EDGES TOWARDS ACCEPTANCE OSBORNE SA: The second of the Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessels has completed sea trials moving towards entry into RAN service. Pic Trevor Powell/Facebook
	USAF BANS F9 VARIANT AFTER FATALITY USA: The US Air Force has halted the use of its M18 pistol, almost identical to the ADF's new F9 pistol, due to very serious safety concerns.
	RESERVE CYBER WARFARE SPECIALIST PROGRAM AUSTRALIA: The Australian Defence Force is aiming to leverage civilian cyber security expertise through a new Cyber Reserve Concept recruitment program.
	HUNTER FRIGATE PRODUCTION OSBORNE SA: Production of the first Hunter class frigate is underway with more blocks consolidated in the hull.
	GOVT CONSIDERING SENIOR OFFICER CUT CANBERRA: The Albanese Government is considering restructuring the Department of Defence combat capability acquisition agencies and cutting a modest number of general officers.
	BLACK HAWKS AT AATC OAKEY OAKEY QLD: Australian Army Aviation is now flying a second unit of UH-60M Black Hawks out of Swartz Barracks Oakey.
	EXPEDITIONARY MOBILE BASE IN AUSTRALIA SYDNEY: One of the US Navy's rare Lewis B. Puller class Expeditionary Mobile Base ships has arrived in Australia in the lead up to Exercise Talisman Sabre 25.
	CANBERRA CLASS AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP ISSUES CANBERRA: The Australian National Audit Office has revealed the Royal Australian Navy's Canberra class AAS's critical deficiencies in its latest audit report.
	ENASAMS AIM-9X WVRAAM LAUNCH IMAGERY WOOMERA SA: The Army has released more imagery of the AIM-9X missile live fire tests at Woomera. Pic Army
	HMAS ARAFURA COMMISSIONED INTO SERVICE FREMANTLE WA: The RAN's delayed Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessels have finally entered service, with first of class HMAS Arafura commissioned.
	DEFENCE TERMINATES M795 FORGING DEAL CANBERRA: The Dept of Defence has terminated its 155mm M795 projectile production program with plans to expand the concept to naval munitions.
	US PRESSURE TO INCREASE DEFENCE SPEND AUSTRALIA: The Australian Government is under pressure to increase defence spending by the Trump administration to counter global security threats.
	MH-60R ASW UPGRADE USA: The Royal Australian Navy's expanding fleet of MH-60R Romeo naval combat helicopters will have their Anti Submarine Warfare capability upgraded.
	F-35 TR3 UPGRADE FINALISED USA: Prime Contractor Lockheed Martin has announced that the troubled and seriously delayed TR3 software upgrade for the Lightning II is complete.
	eNASAMS NOW ARMED WITH AIM-9 WVRAAM WOOMERA SA: The Australian Army's new eNASAMS surface to air missile system is being certified for the heatseeking AIM-9 missile.
	HMAS ANZAC READY FOR SCRAPPING HENDERSON WA: Former HMAS Anzac has been stripped of components of value and moored awaiting her end with the scrappers.
	RHINO & GROWLER UPGRADE SYSTEMS APPROVED USA: The US State Department has notified congress of its approval of an RAAF order for highly classified avionics subsystems for the F/A-18F and EA-18G block upgrades.
	SUCCESSFUL GHOST BAT TACTICAL TRIALS WOOMERA SA: The Department of Defence has confirmed successful tactical mission profile flight tests with the MQ-28A Ghost Bat CCA.
	ARAFURA APPROACHES IIS DEADLINE ROCKINGHAM WA: The Royal Australian Navy's first of class Offshore Patrol Vessel future HMAS Arafura is fast approaching her latest Introduction Into Service deadline.
	BRITS ANNOUNCE AUKUS SSN EXPANSION UNITED KINGDOM: The Royal Navy will increase its Aukus class nuclear submarine buy by 70% stabilising the Australian program.
	MAJOR WEAPON BUYS THIS YEAR GOLD COAST: The Government has reconfirmed its commitment to military spending with major new programs to be finalised this year.
	EXTENDED FIJI INFANTRY COY DEPLOYMENT BRISBANE: A company group from the Fiji Infantry Regiment is conducting an extended deployment to Australia with 7th Brigade.
	BIRDON VESSELS FOR USMC USA: Aussie military vessel specialist Birdon is building new amphibious landing craft for the US Marine Corps.
	SOVEREIGN TACTICAL sUAS EMERGE AUSTRALIA: The first locally designed and manufactured tactical Small Unmanned Aerial Systems have emerged out of the Sovereign UAS Challenge.
	TALISMAN SABRE MRH-90 FATAL CRASH REPORT AUSTRALIA: The Defence Flight Safety Bureau report into the fatal crash of MRH-90 A40-040 in July 2023 has been released with findings.
	BUSHMASTER COUNTER UAS CAPABILITY AUSTRALIA: Thales Australia is offering an advanced counter drone system for the Australian Army's large Bushmaster PMV fleet.
	FIRST NEW ZEALAND VAMTAC ST5 NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Department of Defence has accepted its first next generation VAMTAC ST5 Utility Vehicle Light tactical vehicles.
	TALON STRIKE LOITERING MUNITIONS AUSTRALIA: The Department of Defence is prioritising the establishment of a local loitering munitions industrial capacity.
	F-35 SIMULATOR NETWORKING AUSTRALIA: The RAAF is the first F-35 partner operator to field fused network synthetic training technology.
	US ARMY DESIGNATES FLRAA TILTROTOR USA: The US Army has formally issued its mission design series designator for the Valor Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.
	POST AMCAP ANZAC FLEET STATUS AUSTRALIA: With the major Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program upgrade complete, the RAN's Anzac have headed into their final quarter.
	DEFENCE POLICY LIKELY ON A STEADY COURSE CANBERRA: The return of the Albanese Government in the election will likely see defence policy retaining its previous settings.
	TWO MORE ECCPBs COMMISSIONED DARWIN: The RAN has formally commissioned two more of its new Evolved Cape class Patrol Boats into service.
	US ARMY TO RADICALLY CUT APACHE FLEET USA: The US Army will radically reduce its older AH-64D Apache fleet and cut new orders of the type undermining the Australian Army acquisition of the type.
	2ND TRITON DELIVERED TINDAL NT: Another massive MQ-4C Triton Broad Area Maritime Survellance drone has been delivered to the RAAF by Northrop Grumman.
	D SQUADRON 2 CAVALRY REGT OPERATIONAL TOWNSVILLE: The Australian Army's second M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tank squadron is now at work at Lavarack Barracks in FNQ.
	KC-46A CERTIFIED TO REFUEL RAAF E-7A USA: The USAF has prioritised the RAAF E-7A as the first foreign airframe to be certified for inflight refuelling on the KC-46A Pegasus.
	INTEGRATOR TUAS IN SERVICE BRISBANE: The Integrator TUAS is now operational, with the first full regimental field activities complete.
	NINTH EVOLVED CAPE CLASS PATROL BOAT HENDERSON WA: The ninth Evolved Cape class Patrol Boat for the Royal Australian Navy has been launched in Western Australia.
	UKRAINE M1A1 ABRAMS TRANSFER DELAY AUSTRALIA: The transfer of retired Australian Army M1A1 Abrams to Ukraine is still awaiting formal US congressional approval.
	RNZAF P-8A SUPPORT MATURES NEW ZEALAND: The RNZAF has received its first high resolution full flight simulators and is about to commission high security hangars for its P-8A Poseidons.
	FIRST RAN ORs ABOUT TO DEPLOY ON USN SSNs USA: The first Aussie sailors have graduated and are about to join their officer counterparts on active US Navy nuclear submarines.
	NO NEXT GEN F-35 RADAR FOR RAAF USA: The US has excluded partners from the advanced new radar that is the keystone of the F-35 Block 4 upgrade.
	STARLINK INTEGRATED ON THEE-7A WEDGETAIL WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The RAAF has integrated Starlink satellite internet connectivity on its E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft.
	RUSSIA TARGETS AUSTRALIA INDONESIA: Russia has launched a diplomatic attack on Australia, calling our US military hosting arrangements a threat to Indo Pacific security.
	NEW M1150 & M1074 IN AUSTRALIA PUCKAPUNYAL: The first of the Australian Army's new M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicles and M1074 Joint Assault Bridges have arrived.
	US NAVY INTEREST IN MQ-28A GHOST BAT USA: The US Navy has confirmed that it is assessing the Australian based MQ-28A Ghost Bat combat drone program for its own operations.
	$5 BILLION IN F-35 OFFSETS AUSTRALIA: Australian companies have undertaken $5 billion in contractual work for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.
	AS21 REDBACK DOZER BLADE UNITED KINGDOM: The Australian Army's next generation AS21 Infantry Fighting Vehicle will feature an integrated Combat Dozer Blade.
	RAAF AMRAAM ACQUISITION USA: The US State Department has approved an Aussie request for hundreds of the most advanced variants of the AMRAAM Air Interception Missile.
loading="lazy"	ADDITIONAL MH-60R DELIVERY TIMELINE NOWRA NSW: The Royal Australian Navy's additional MH-60R Romeo helicopters are in production and heading Downunder in the not to far distant future.
loading="lazy"	MASS NAVAL COUNTERMEASURES PRODUCTION BRISBANE: Production of the Royal Australian Navy's next generation Anti Ship Missile countermeasures system is underway.
	NEW ZEALAND INCREASES DEFENCE FUNDING NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Defence Force's budget will be almost doubled albiet from a low base under Government plans.
	M1A2 ABRAMS ENGINEERING ACCESSORIES PUCKAPUNYAL: The Australian Army's new M1A2 fleet has a full suite of combat manoeuvre engineering accessories in support.
	LAND BASED MARITIME STRIKE SELECTION CANBERRA: The fast tracked selection process to choose a mobile Anti Ship Missile capability for the Australian Army is underway.
	RAAF 6 GEN GCAP BRIEFING GEELONG VIC: The RAAF has been briefed on the advanced British led Japanese and Italian Tempest sixth generation combat aircraft program.
	BRITS RE EVALUATING AUKUS UNITED KINGDOM: The British Government has launched an inquiry into the viability of AUKUS in the wake of Trump Administration strategic estrangement with long term allies.
	USS MINNESOTA TENDERED IN DARWIN DARWIN: The US Navy's Virginia class nuclear submarine USS Minnesota has surfaced in Darwin only a month after her visit to Western Australia.
	155mm ASSEGAI ARTY AMMO FIRST FIRING TOWNSVILLE: The Australian Army has successfully fired its advanced new Assegai artillery ammunition for the first time.
	PrSM INCREMENT 1 MISSILES THIS YEAR GEELONG VIC: The first Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 All Up Rounds will be delivered to the Australian Army this year.
	F9 PISTOL ROLL OUT BRISBANE: The Australian Army's new pistol has been rolled out across the Brisbane based 7th Brigade.
	OWL-X COUNTER ROBOT ARMED DRONE GEELONG VIC: A super advanced AI enabled Aussie made Counter Robotic Autonomous Systems loitering munition has been revealed.
	RNZAF & USN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE IN SA EDINBURGH SA: Royal New Zealand Air Force and United States Navy P-8A Poseidons and MQ-4C Tritons BAMS UAS will undergo deeper maintenance in Australia.
	MQ-28A GHOST BAT WEAPONS TESTS GEELONG VIC: Boeing has revealed that it has plans to conduct the first MQ-28A Ghost Bat weapons tests in the near future.
	FIRST AAAVN AH-64Ev6 FINAL ASSEMBLY USA: The final assembly of the first of the Australian Army's future AH-64v6 Apache Guardian helicopters is underway in Arizona.
	FIRST M142 HIMARS DELIVERED AVALON VIC: The first of the Australian Army's new M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems were delivered to Australia on Friday.
	AGM-158A LRASM ENTERS SERVICE USA: The Royal Australian Air Force has successfully validated the advanced and stealthy AGM-158A Long Range Anti Ship Missile.
	ADDITIONAL MK 48 MOD 7 CBASS TORPEDOES CANBERRA: The Royal Australian Navy is augmenting its Mark 48 Mod 7 CBASS Heavyweight Torpedo war stores with a new order for the weapons.
	AIRCRAFT COUNTERMEASURES ACQUISITION USA: The US State Department has approved a RAAF request for a number of countermeasures munitions for its aircraft fleets.
	CANADA JOINS JINDALEE PROGRAM CANADA: Canada has announced it will acquire Australian Jindalee over the horizon radar technology for its key NORAD Arctic radar program.
	US ARMY APACHES FLY IN RICHMOND NSW: Two US Army AH-64E Apache's are in Australia to fly at airshows and support the Australian Army's introduction of the type.
	5AVN WILL FLY UH-60M FROM OAKEY OAKEY QLD: Australian Army Aviation has confirmed that the legendary 5th Aviation Regiment will fly the new UH-60M Black Hawk.
	GMLRS & M795 PRODUCTION CANBERRA: Australia and the United States have finalised agreements for local production of GMLRS guided artillery rockets and 155mm artillery rounds.
	2ND M1A2 ABRAMS SQUADRON OPCON PUCKAPUNYAL VIC: Personnel assigned to 2nd Cavalry Regiment's second Main Battle Tank Squadron are undergoing operational conversion.
	JMSDF MOGAMI FRIGATE AT FBW ROCKINGHAM WA: A Japanese Mogami class frigate has docked in Western Australia, allowing the RAN a close look at the advanced Japanese design.
	UH-60Ms BOUND FOR OAKEY OAKEY QLD: Australian Army Aviation will be flying UH-60M Black Hawks out of the Army Aviation Training Centre at Oakey within a few months.
	ARMY APPROVED FOR MORE 227mm GMLRS ALTERNATIVE WARHEAD USA: The US State Department has approved an Australian Army request for additional M30A2 GMLRS-Alternative Warhead All Up Rounds.
	USN SURF-WEST DEPLOYMENTS KICK OFF ROCKINGHAM WA: The first US Navy contingent supporting Submarine Rotational Force - West has arrived at HMAS Stirling near Perth.
	E-7A WEDGETAIL UPGRADE WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The latest funding package for the progressive upgrade and sustainment of the RAAF's E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C fleet has been announced.
	GP FRIGATE TIMELINE CONTROVERSY CANBERRA: A controversy has arrisen over the decision time line for the RAN's next generation General Purpose Frigates.
	HUNTER FRIGATE PRODUCTION MILESTONE OSBORNE SA: The production of the future HMAS Hunter will hit a key milestone with the consolidation of the first modular 'blocks' later this month..
loading="lazy"	ADF RECOVERS WASHED UP TORPEDO GOLD COAST QLD: Australian Defence Force Explosive Ordnance specialists have recovered the Mk54 REXTORP training torpedo found on a Gold Coast beach..
	FIRST HUNTSMAN SPH FIRE UNIT GEELONG VIC: The first Huntsman Self Propelled Artillery System Fire Unit is being delivered to the Australian Army.
	USS MINNESOTA DOCKS AT FLEET BASE WEST ROCKINGHAM WA: The US Navy has deployed its first nuclear powered attack submarine to Fleet Base West south of Perth for 2025.
	ARAFURA COMMISSIONING TIMELINE REVEALED CANBERRA: The Chief of Navy has outlined the schedule for future HMAS Arafura's acceptance and commissioning.
	1ST AS21 REDBACK IFV THIS YEAR TOWNSVILLE: The first new AS21 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles will arrive at 3rd Brigade sometime this year.
	TALISMAN SABRE ACTIVITY IN PNG PAPUA NEW GUINEA: A sub component of this year's Exercise Talisman Sabre will be conducted in Papua New Guinea.
	CHINESE SURFACE ACTION GROUP MOVES SOUTH TASMAN SEA: The Chinese naval group transiting close to Australia's Pacific coastline is being closely watched by the Australian Defence Force.
	UH-60M BLACK HAWK IOC CERTIFICATION HOLSWORTHY NSW: The Australian Army has certified IOC for 6th Aviation Regiment's new UH-60M Black Hawks.
	RNZN LAUNCHES FIRST AGM-119 TASMAN SEA: The Royal New Zealand Navy has launched a live AGM-119 All Up Round warshot for the first time.
	RAN's GP FRIGATE PROGRAM MOMENTUM AUSTRALIA: The Royal Australian Navy's General Purpose Frigate acquisition is gaining momentum with both tenders pushing their warship design.
	INDONESIA CUTS DEFENCE SPENDING INDONESIA: The new Indonesian President is seriously reducing defence spending and redirecting funds to social programs.
	ARMY ACQUIRING MMPAR RADARS CANBERRA: The Australian Army will acquire Aussie CEA MMPAR Multi Mission Phased Array Radars for its Long Range Fires Regiments.
	KORD WINS US ARMY CONTRACT USA: The US Army has downselected Australian developed Kord RACU weapon interfaces within its massive Next Generation Squad Weapons program.
	THIRD RAAF MQ-4C COMPLETES FLIGHT TRIALS USA: The third RAAF MQ-4C has complete Northrop Grumman contractor flight trials and will be delivered later this year.
	NEXT GENERATION SQUAD WEAPON FCS ISSUES USA: The US Army's operational conversion to the new 6.8x51mm XM7 and XM250 small arms is being complicated by issues with the advanced 'smart' scope.
	FIRST AUSTRALIAN M1074 JAB USA: The first of the Australian Army's new Joint Assault Bridge vehicles has been spotted in the USA. Pic Gregory Knowles/X
	AN/USG-34(V)2 IRST21 ISSUES USA: The Royal Australian Air Force's critical introduction of the IRST21 system able to engage stealth aircraft and missiles and see through jamming has some 'problems'.
	ADDITIONAL AGM-88G AARGM-ER FOR RAAF CANBERRA: The Royal Australian Air Force is acquiring a large tranche of advanced AARGM-ER Suppression of Enemy Air Defence missiles .
	RNZAF C-130H FINAL FLIGHTS NEW ZEALAND: The Royal New Zealand Air Force is conducting the final flights of its legendary 55 year old H model Hercs.
	OPV EYRE COMMENCES SEA TRIALS OSBORNE SA: The troubled Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessel program has achieved a milestone with the second ship commencing sea trials.
	NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE RHIB ACQUISITION AUSTRALIA: Special Operations Command - Australia is replacing its inservice fast assault boats with new NSWRHIBs.
	MC-55A PEREGRINE FLIGHT TRIALS USA: New images of the RAAF's top secret MC-55A Peregrine electronic warfare aircraft have emerged online. Pic SR Planespotter/X
	NULKA MISSILE DECOY COMBAT PROVEN USA: The US Navy has confirmed that the Aussie made Mk 234 Nulka Offboard Active Decoy has "demonstrated great performance in combat" seducing Houthi missiles away from warships.
	FIRST AS9 HUNTSMAN SPH DELIVERED GEELONG VIC: The first image of what appears to be a final Aussie configuration AS9 Huntsman 155mm SPH has emerged on X. Pic Pic Gregory Knowles/X
loading="lazy"	RAAF P-8As 013 & 014 IN PRODUCTION USA: The RAAF's final two P-8A Poseidons are in final production in the USA with delivery in 2025 likely.
	CRITICAL YEAR FOR MQ-28A GHOST BAT PROGRAM AUSTRALIA: The RAAF's cutting edge Ghost Bat Loyal Wingman program either gets a decent RAAF acquisition contract or risks losing ground to international competitors.
	HEAVY COMBAT ENGINEERING VEHICLES IN 2025 AUSTRALIA: The Royal Australian Engineers are set to exponentially expand their capability with the introduction of new Abrams based Heavy Combat Engineering Track vehicles this year.
	HAWKEI ACCEPTANCE ALMOST COMPLETE AUSTRALIA: After years of delays, four out of five Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicle - Light have entered service with the Australian Army.
	MORE BUSHMASTER PMV-Ms FOR ARMY BENDIGO: The Dept of Defence has finalised an eighth contract for new build Bushmaster PMV-Ms to equip new long range missile units.
	US NAVY DECLARES NEXT GENERATION JAMMER - MID BAND IOC USA: The US Navy has declared the already combat proven AN/ALQ-249(V1) Next Generation Jammer - Mid Band operational paving the way for the RAAF's entry into service.
	UH-60M DELIVERIES BEHIND SCHEDULE HOLSWORTHY NSW: The 'fast tracked' deliveries of new UH-60M Black Hawks are behind schedule according to Minister of Defence Industry and Capability Delivery.
	HMAS BRISBANE RETURNS FROM USA SYDNEY HARBOUR: The Hobart class destroyer HMAS Brisbane has returned to Fleet Base East after her five month US deployment.
	NEW ARMY SYSTEMS FOR 2025 AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army will receive a bunch of new weapons systems in 2025 that will exponentially improve its combat capability.
	2 CAVALRY REGT ORDER OF BATTLE REVEALED TOWNSVILLE: The Australian Army has revealed the future Order of Battle of its 2nd Cavalry Regiment armoured cavalry regiment.
	HMAS TOOWOOMBA FIELDS RGM-184A NSM HENDERSON WA: Confirmation of a second Royal Australian Navy Anzac class frigate has been armed with the Naval Strike Missile has emerged.
	RAAF F-35A LIGHTNING II FLEET COMPLETE WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The RAAF's fleet of F-35As is complete with the last aircraft flown into RAAF Williamtown yesterday. Pic Glen Greathead
	H135 JUNO HELOS OPERATIONAL OAKEY QLD: Australian Army Aviation's small fleet of new H135 Juno HT1 helicopters has commenced flight operations at AATC Oakey.
	SUCCESSFUL SMART SEA MINE WARSHOT TEST AUSTRALIA: The Royal Australian Navy has confirmed that it has successfully tested its new Multi Influence Sea Mine with a live fire of an All Up Round warshot.
	COLLINS LISTED AS 'PRODUCT OF CONCERN' AUSTRALIA: The Royal Australian Navy's contracted submarine maintenance program has been designated a Product of Concern by the Department of Defence.
	ANZAC FRIGATE NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE LAUNCH AUSTRALIA: The Royal Australian Navy has confirmed that it has successfully launched a Naval Strike Missile from an Anzac class frigate.
	RNZAF C-130J-30 OPERATIONAL CONVERSION NEW ZEALAND: The Royal New Zealand Air Force's operational conversion from the 1960s era C-130H to the new C-130J-30 is all but complete.
	LOCALLY MADE NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE LAUNCHER TESTS PORT WAKEFIELD SA: Kongsberg Australia has successfully tested its locally made Naval Strike Missile Launching System at the Joint Proofing Experimental Unit.
	NO SIGN OF ARAFURA CLASS OPV IIS OSBORNE SA: The Royal Australian Navy has been silent about its future Arafura class OPVs as the latest deadline for their entry into service approaches. Photo by Pete Turner/shipspotting.com
	RGM-109E TLAM-E ENTERS RAN SERVICE USA: The Royal Australian Navy has successfully tested a live Tomahawk Land Attack Missile from one of its Hobart class DDGs.
	MARINE ROTATIONAL FORCE - DARWIN 2025 UNITS USA: The US Marine Corps has certified its ground combat elements that will deploy to Australia as Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 2025.
	MARK 48 MOD 7 CBASS PRODUCTION RESUMES USA: Production of critical components of the RAN's Heavyweight Torpedo is underway at Lockheed Martin's reactivated Mark 48 production line.
	STRIKEMASTER vs HIMARS TRIALS AUSTRALIA: The ABC is reporting that the Albanese Govt will conduct a competitive tender between StrikeMaster and HIMARS for Army's Ground Launched Anti Ship Missile requirement.
	5RAR REDESIGNATED AS 5/7RAR DARWIN: The Northern Territory based 5RAR has been redesignated 5/7RAR after sister battalion 7RAR was disbanded under Albanese Government cuts to Army.
	PrSM INCREMENT 2 FIRMS UP USA: Successful tests of the Australian partnered Precision Strike Missile Increment 2 pave the way for the Australian Army to adopt the advanced moving target/Anti Ship ground launched missile.
	6 COMBAT SUPPORT BRIGADE DISBANDING BRISBANE: The Army's 6th Combat Support Brigade is effectively disbanded with its units reassigned to other formations ahead of disestablishment in a few weeks.
	USMC FIELDS NMESIS MISSILE SYSTEM HAWAII: The US Marine Corps has fielded its key NMESIS missile system, paving the way for the Australian Army.
	MORE NEW F-35As FLY IN WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The first of the RAAF's new configuration Block 4 F-35As has been delivered to RAAF Williamtown. Pic Glen Greathead/GEG Aviation
	OPERATIONAL ECCPBs TO BE COMMISSIONED DARWIN: The Royal Australian Navy will mass commission multiple Australian Defence Vessels in its Top End based patrol fleet.
	MORE AN/ALQ-249(V1) NGJ-MBs FOR RAAF USA: The RAAF is contracted for a second tranche of the advanced AN/ALQ-249(V1) Next Generation Jammer - Mid Band for its Airborne Electronic Attack fleet.
	SUCCESSFUL TRIAL OF RAPID TAXIWAY SYSTEM TINDAL NT: The RAAF has successfully trialled a plastic modular hard base system to rapidly construct taxiways as part of its airfield damage repair and dispersed air operations programs.
	VIRGINIA SSN BASED IN GUAM GUAM: The US Navy has based its first Virginia class nuclear powered submarine in Guam, ahead of the eventual basing of the subs in Western Australia.
	H135s NOT FLYING AT AATC YET OAKEY QLD: Australian Army Aviation has missed its 'mid year' deadline to introduce its new H135 Juno helos with none flying out of Oakey to date.
	2 CAV ASSIGNED FIRST NEW M1A2 SEPv3 ABRAMS TOWNSVILLE: The first of the next generation M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams have been delivered to 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Townsville.
	FRIGATE DOWNSELECT CONFIRMED AUSTRALIA: The Government has formally announced the downselection of two designs for the RAN's rushed General Purpose Frigate fleet confirming earlier reporting.
	LST100 LCH CONFIGURATION & CAPABILITY AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army's future LST100 Landing Ship Transport design packs a lot of capability into a compact design.
	NZ ARMY ORDERS VAMTAC TACTICAL VEHICLES NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Army will acquire VAMTAC tactical vehicles and light trucks to replace its old Unimogs and LOVs.
	ADF PAYLOAD LAUNCH USA: An Australian Defence Force linked 'classified military communications satellite' was launched into orbit by SpaceX on Monday.
	AUKUS HYPERSONIC TECH PROGRAM AUSTRALIA: Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom will integrate their hypersonic weapons development research to fast track offensive and defensive systems into service.
	NO FUNDING, APPROVALS FOR GP FRIGATES CANBERRA: Testimony before the Senate in early November revealed that the Albanese Govt's signature fast tracked General Purpose Frigate acquisition had not yet been approved and no funding was allocated.
	F-35A LIGHTNING II FOC EARLY NEXT YEAR CANBERRA: If everything goes to plan, the RAAF is scheduled to declare Final Operating Capability for its advanced F-35A Lightning II fleet within a few months.
	HMAS GASCOYNE COMPLETES FINAL MISSION SYDNEY HARBOUR: Minehunter HMAS Gascoyne is now laid awaiting her decommissioning after completing her final mission last week.
	RAN POSSESSES RIM-174 WAR STOCK AUSTRALIA: Chief of Navy has confirmed that the Royal Australian Navy has war stocks of RIM-174 SM6 Standard Missiles and all three Hobart DDGs are certified to fire them.
	FINAL F-35A DELIVERED BY XMAS AUSTRALIA: The final RAAF F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter will be on the tarmac at RAAF Williamtown within months. Pic Keith Snyder/F16.net
	7RAR GONE, 5/7RAR RELINKED NEXT MONTH AUSTRALIA: The proud 7RAR is officially disbanded, with 5RAR set to be renamed next month under the Albanese Army cuts.
	NEW M1A2 ABRAMS GO LOUD PUCKAPUNYAL VIC: The Australian Army's new M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks have entered service and have put rounds down range.
	RAN ORDERS MARITIME sUAS AUSTRALIA: The Royal Australian Navy has ordered a small fleet of advanced semi autonomous surveillance drones.
	RNZN ACQUIRES SENTINEL 780R NEW ZEALAND: The RNZN has contracted Tasmanian boat builder Sentinel Boats for a next generation Naval Sea Boat.
	ORBITAL SATCOM SWARM CANBERRA: The ADF has abandoned traditional satcoms and is now exploring a swarm of network of mini or microsatellites to deliver combat data bandwidth.
	ADV CAPE SCHANCK ENTERS SERVICE ROCKINGHAM WA: The latest Evolved Cape class Patrol Boat ABV Cape Schanck has entered Royal Australian Navy service.
	227mm GMLARS PRODUCTION DETAILS CANBERRA: A major production facility for 227mm Guided Multiple Launch Artillery Rocket System munitions will be built by Lockheed Martin Australia.
	FIRE AT KEY AUKUS SUBMARINE SITE IN UK ENGLAND: A fire has damaged a part of the key BAE Systems nuclear submarine production shipyard at Barrow in Furness.
	THALES AUSTRALIA AWARDED 155 ARTY AMMO PRODUCTION BENALLA VIC: The Albanese Govt has sole selected Thales Australia to build a new factory to forge 155mm ammunition rather than an already operational state of the art facility in Qld.
	UH-60M BLACK HAWK DELIVERIES HOLSWORTHY NSW: Two more UH-60M Black Hawks have been delivered and are flying with 6 Aviation Regiment in Sydney.
	127x835mmR COUNTER SMALL DRONE MUNITIONS CANBERRA: An expedited acquisition of Counter UAS 127mm naval All Up Rounds for the RAN's warships is underway.
	TKMS SEA 3000 OFFER GERMANY: Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has disclosed their warship concepts the RAN's headline General Purpose Frigate contract.
	SPEARTOOTH LUUV ACTIVE IN AUTONOMY WARRIOR 24 JERVIS BAY NSW: The second of the three RAN funded submarine drones is active in the AUKUS alligned Exercise Autonomy Warrior 2024 at Jervis Bay.
loading="lazy"	MARINE ROTATIONAL FORCE - DARWIN 24 COMPLETE DARWIN NT: This year's Marine Rotational Force - Darwin MAGTF is complete with the last Marines now home at their regular barracks after seven months in Australia.
	GOVT RECONFIRMS SM6 & SM2 BUY USA: The Minister for Defence Industry has reconfirmed the RIM-174 SM6 and RIM-66M-6 SM2 IIIC missiles for the Royal Australian Navy.
	RNZAF C-130J-30 FLEET OPERATIONAL NEW ZEALAND: The RNZAF's new C-130J-30 Herc fleet is more than half complete and is flying operational airlift missions within days of aircraft delivery.
	1st AS9 HUNTSMAN PHOTOGRAPHED REPUBLIC OF KOREA: The first of the Australian Army's new AS9 Huntsman Self Propelled Howitzers has been photographed in South Korea.
	UNDERWATER EXPLOSIVE TEST FACILITY NAGAMBIE VIC: Defence Science and Technology Group's new Underwater Explosive Test Facility is operational and testing military systems for combat survivability.
	FIRST RAN NUKE SAILORS GRADUATE USA: The first Australian sailors have followed the trailblazing officers to graduate fromt US Navy submarine training.
	ARMY DEMONSTRATES OWL-B LOITERING MUNITION PUCKAPUNYAL: The Australian Army has demonstrated the new Aussie developed OWL One Way Loitering munition for the first time.
	RAN DISPERSED LOGISTICS BATHURST IS NT: The Royal Australian Navy is leveraging civilian facilities in forward and remote locations to support its expeditionary logistics requirements.
	ARMY TRAILING WE PLATT ROWP RWS EDINBURGH: The Australian Army revealed an armoured vehicle equipped with the advanced but low cost Aussie made WE Platt ROWP Remote Weapons Station last month.
	ADVANCED GROWLER CONTRACTS FINALISED USA: Contracts for the hardware to upgrade the US Navy and RAAF EA-18G Growler to Block II Advanced Growler configuration have been finalised.
	HMNZS MANAWANUI SUNK OFF SAMOA SAMOA: The RNZN's Diving Support Ship HMNZS Manawanui has sunk after striking a reef during hydrographic survey operations off Samoa.
	UK CEDES DIEGO GARCIA TO MAURITIUS UNITED KINGDOM: The UK Government has handed to sovereignty of the key strategic base that secures the western approaches to Australia to Mauritius.
	NZ MAJ GENERAL APPOINTED DEPUTY CJOPS BUNGENDORE ACT: A decorated New Zealand Army two star has been appointed Deputy Chief of Joint Operations by the ADF.
	MARK 48 MOD 7 CBASS CONTRACTS PILBARA WA: The US Navy has contracted for an undisclosed number of Mark 48 Mod 7 Heavyweight Torpedoes for the RAN's submarines.
	RAAF REMOTE AIRSTRIP ACTIVITY PILBARA WA: The RAAF has flown F-35As into and out of remote Western Australia mining company controlled airstrips.
	SECOND AGM-88G AARGM-ER BUY APPROVED USA: The US State Department has approved a significant second order of the top shelf AGM-88G AARGM-Extended Range for the RAAF.
	ARMY TRIALING 30x113mm M230LF PUCKAPUNYAL: The Australian Army is trialling vehicle mounted lightweight high lethality 30x113mm cannon systems.
	RNZAF KA-350s RETAIN EEZ SURVEILLANCE NEW ZEALAND: The RNZAF's King Air 350 ISR aircraft will retain the EEZ and fisheries surveillance mission after proving successful. Pic Josh Telfer
	UH-60M BLACK HAWK SEA FLIGHT TRIALS JERVIS BAY: The Army's new UH-60M Black Hawks have commenced First of Class Flight Trials on RAN ships as part of their IIS.
	HMAS BRISBANE 'INTERCHANGEABILITY' INTEGRATION WITH US NAVY USA: The RAN's Hobart class destroyer HMAS Brisbane is on extended assignment with the US Navy's 3rd Fleet based out of California.
	HEAVY ENGINEERING VEHICLE IIS UNDERWAY USA: The Royal Australian Engineers' new Assault Breacher Vehicle and Joint Assault Bridge Introduction Into Service is in full swing.
	US NAVY HAILS SUCCESS OF SSN REPAIRS ROCKINGHAM WA: The US Navy has hailed the success of the first Australian based nuclear submarine maintenance program at Fleet Base West under AUKUS.
	SWEDES & DUTCH ADOPT AUSSIE BEB BOAT AUSTRALIA: The Netherlands and Sweden are acquiring the Aussie owned and designed Birdon Bridge Erection Boat.
	THIRD RSAF FIGHTER ROTATION IN WA BULLSBROOK WA: The third rotation of fighters under Singapore's Extended Fighter Detachment is now operational in Western Australia.
	RIM-162/2 PRODUCTION RAMPS UP AUSTRALIA: The latest production order for Australian made subcomponents of the RIM-162/2 is more than five times the 2022 order.
	ADF DESIGNATES 7.62x35mm MCX-LT AS F15 AUSTRALIA: The Australian Defence Force has formally designated its new .300BO MCX-LT Close Combat Weapon System as the F15.
	M1A2 SEPv3 ABRAMS IN SERVICE PUCKAPUNYAL: The first next gen M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tanks have entered service with the School of Armour at Puckapunyal.
	AFGHANISTAN VETS STRIPPED OF MEDALS CANBERRA: The Minister of Defence has announced he has formally stripped an undisclosed number of Special Operations Task Group Afghanistan commanders of their medals.
	MC-55A PEREGRINE WITH 10 SQN MARKINGS USA: Photos of an Aussie MC-55A Peregrine spy plane with RAAF roundels and 10 Squadron tail art have emerged on social media.
	ATLAS CCV COLLABORATIVE COMBAT BOT AUSTRALIA: A locally developed advanced autonomous Collaborative Combat Vehicle has been revealed by BAE Systems Australia.
	JUNO LIGHT UTILITY HELICOPTERS NOWRA NSW: Australian Army Aviations new H-135 Juno light helicopters are in country and will presumably enter service at Oakey soon.
	ARMY ACQUIRING NEW LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE CANBERRA: The Australian Army is acquiring a new fleet of Polaris light tactical vehicles capable of extreme offroad mobility.
	M1A2 ABRAMS OPCON TO START IN WEEKS PUCKAPUNYAL: The School of Armour has withdrawn its old M1A1s and is clearing the deck for M1A2 SEPv3 OpCon to commence within weeks.
	NEW BOEING MAINTENANCE FACILITY EDINBURGH SA: Boeing's new Deep Maintenance Modification Facility at RAAF Edinburgh will support the RAAF's expanding 737 based fleets.
	JAPANESE DEPLOYMENTS TO INCREASE CANBERRA: Japanese military deployments to Australia will increase under the expanded security cooperation agreement recently agreed by both nations.
	JOINT STRIKE MISSILE ACQUISITION CONFIRMED ADELAIDE: The acquisition of the Joint Strike Missile for the RAAF's F-35A Lightning IIs has been formally confirmed with the first All Up Rounds due next year.
	FIRST PICS OF NSM EQUIPPED ANZAC HENDERSON WA: The RAN has released the first imagery of an Anzac class frigate with her new Naval Strike Missile Launcher system installed.
	FIRST RNZAF C-130J-30 INBOUND PACIFIC OCEAN: The first of the Royal New Zealand Air Force's new C-130J-30 Hercules airlifers has departed the USA and is inbound to New Zealand.
	2ND RAAF MQ-4C TRITON FLYING USA: The second Australian MQ-4C Triton has rolled out of Northrop Grumman and is now being upgraded by the US Navy.
	ARAFURA OPV CONTRACTOR SEA TRIALS ADELAIDE: Contractor sea trials for the delayed Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessel have commenced in South Australia. Pic Pete Turner/shipspotting.com
	BOXER BLOCK II ACCEPTANCE AUSTRALIA: The first of the final configuration Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle Block IIs has been delivered to the Australian Army.
	AAAVN AH-64Ev6 APACHE EXCHANGE AIRCREW USA: The Australian Army pilots are already flying US Army Apache Guardian helicopters in the USA within the Aussie introduction of the type into service program.
	HUNTSMAN INTRODUCTION INTO SERVICE ACTIVITY AUSTRALIA: The Huntsman Self Propelled Artillery System's Introduction Into Service program is gaining steam, with training programs and first vehicle delivery imminent.
	ARAFURA FULL MISSION BRIDGE SIMULATOR DARWIN: Sophisticated mobile full mission simulators for the Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessels are operational in Darwin hopefully heralding the entry into service of the first ships.
	HMAS BROOME DECOMMISSIONING DARWIN HARBOUR: HMAS Broome will formally be decommissioned from service at a ceremony at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin Harbour.
	RGM-109 TOMAHAWK IN SERVICE SOON NEWCASTLE NSW: The very long range RGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missile will enter RAN service within months according to the Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery.
	USS HAWAII ARRIVES FOR AUKUS MAINTENANCE AUSTRALIA: A Virginia class submarine has docked at Fleet Base West ahead of the first AUKUS nuclear submarine maintenance activity
	NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE & JOINT STRIKE MISSILE PRODUCTION AUSTRALIA: Kongsberg Defence Australia will build an advanced production and maintenance facility for its Naval Strike Missile and Joint Strike Missiles used by the RAN and RAAF.
	FIRST RAAF MQ-28A 'PILOT' QUALIFIED AUSTRALIA: The first Royal Australian Air Force officer has been qualified to control MQ-28A Ghost Bat flights during the drone's flight trials.
	GHOST SHARK XL-AUV IN THE USA USA: A second Ghost Shark XL-AUV drone sub has been built in Sydney and flown by the RAAF to the USA for testing and capability demonstrations.
	MORE FGM-148F JAVELIN AURs APPROVED USA: The US State Department has approved the second significant FGM-148F Javelin missile buy for the Australian Army in 18 months.
	STEALTH BOMBERS RETURN TO AMBERLEY AMBERLEY SEQ: US Air Force B-2A Stealth Bombers have returned to RAAF Amberley under the US Air Force's nomadic Bomber Task Force program.
	1st COMBINED USN & RAN SSGN MAINTENANCE ROCKINGHAM WA: A US Navy submarine tender with an RAN maintenance contingent embedded in its crew has berthed at Fleet Base West ahead of the first combined USN and RAN nuclear submarine maintenance operation.
	HMAS BALLARAT FITTED WITH RGM-184A LAUNCHERS HENDERSON WA: The RAN's Anzac class frigate HMAS Ballarat has been fitted with RGM-184A NSM launching systems to replace her Mark 141 launchers.
	RSAF EXTENDED FIGHTER DET IN WA BULLSBROOK WA: A second contingent of Singaporean fast jets is operating from RAAF Pearce in WA, this time top shelf F-15SG strike fighters.
	AUSSIE APACHE OPCON IN UK UNITED KINGDOM: A team of Australian Army Aviation technicians has been embedded with the British Army training on the AH-64Ev6 Apache since last year.
	UH-60M BLACK HAWK DELIVERY HOLSWORTHY NSW: Additional UH-60M Black Hawks were quietly delivered to Australia mid last month and are now in service with 6 Aviation Regiment.
	USMC LEASE AUSSIE STERN LANDING VESSEL GOLD COAST: The US Marine Corps has leased advanced Aussie Stern Landing Vessel to trial in Littoral Operations in a Contested Environment and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations concepts.
	LUFTWAFFE PILOT TRAINING PROGRAM CANBERRA: The German Luftwaffe sought access to the RAAF's Flying Training Schools after putting candidates through multiple international programs and assessing the RAAF as excellent.
	MINISTER REVEALS SM3 MISSILE PROGRAM CANBERRA: The Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery has disclosed that Australia is investing in the top shelf RIM-161 SM3 Inteceptor missile.
	RNZAF ACCEPTS FIRST C-130J-30 HERCULES USA: The RNZAF has accepted the first of its new C-130J-30 Hercules from Lockheed Martin in a ceremony in Marietta Georgia.
	RAN FIRES FIRST SM6 ERAM HAWAII: HMAS Sydney has launched a RIM-174 Standard Missile 6 Extended Range Active Missile, the first of its type by the RAN.
	C-130J BLOCK 8.1 UPGRADE RICHMOND NSW: The RAAF's C-130J-30 Block Upgrade Project is progressing with the aircraft now flying in the latest technical specification.
	NAVANTIA's GP FRIGATE PROPOSAL AUSTRALIA: Navantia Australia is offering a heavily armed and sensor packed compact and economical solution to the RAN's rushed General Purpose Frigate acquisition program.
	HMAS MELVILLE DECOMMISSIONING CAIRNS FNQ: The Leeuwin class Hydrographic Ship HMAS Melville will be decommissioned from service with a formal ceremony tomorrow.
	AH-64Ev6 APACHE COUNTDOWN UNDERWAY TOWNSVILLE: Australian Army Aviation is kicking its AH-64Ev6 Apache Guardian Introduction Into Service into gear with the arrival of the first airframes next year.
	NEXT GEN F-35 LIGHTNING RADAR USA: The next generation F-35 Lightning II radar promises to exponentially expand the combat capacity of the already extremely capable fleet.
	AGM-158B-2 JASSM EXTREME RANGE AUSTRALIA: The RAAF's Introduction Into Servie of the AGM-158B-2 Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile - Extended Range was deliberately delayed to cut RAAF expenses.
	R400S MK 2 RWS ARMED HAWKIE PERTH WA: A Hawkei PMV-L with an integrated EOS R400S Mark II D-HD Remote Weapon Station assigned to an operational unit has emerged during Ex Austral Shield 24.
	JAPAN'S GP FRIGATE OFFERING PERTH: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has revealed the second generation of FFM as its offering for the RAN's fast tracked GP Frigate acquisition.
	7BDE LOSES MAIN BATTLE TANK CAPABILITY BRISBANE: The 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment's final M1A1 SA Abrams has been trucked out under the latest Army reorganisation.
	COLLINS MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS OSBORNE SA: Contracts for the continued maintenance support of the RAN's Collins class diesel electric submarine fleet have been renewed with ASC Pty Ltd.
	MQ-28A MISSION PAYLOAD CONTROVERSY PERTH WA: The Minister of Defence Industry has confirmed that the first MQ-28A Ghost Bats will be configured for surveillance and reconnaissance missions but leaves door open for weapons delivery.
	LITTORAL MANOEUVRE VESSEL-MEDIUM PRODUCTION HENDERSON WA: Production of the Austalian Army's next generation landing craft is commencing at Austal Australia's yard at Henderson near Perth.
	USAF E-7 WEDGETAIL ACQUISITION FINALISED USA: The US Air Force has finalised negotiations for the first prototypes of its next generation Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft.
	HAWKEI PMV-L ROLL OUT RESUMES BENDIGO: The Australian Army's roll out of the Hawkei PMV-L has resumed after acceptance of an upgrade of the German ABS braking system.
	PASSIVE RADAR SENSOR SYSTEMS DELIVERED ADELAIDE: Advanced Aussie made passive radar sensors that leverage mobile phone and commercial radio emissions to detect and track hostile aircraft have been delivered.
	CZECHIA FAVOURS BUSHMASTER PMV CZECHIA: The Czech Army has selected the Aussie Bushmaster PMV-M as its preferred option for its Combat Engineer/EOD vehicle requirement.
	AUSSIE CORVO-X THRUST VECTORING sTUAS AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army and RAAF will acquire the locally developed and manufactured Sypaq CorvoX surveillance drone.
	ARMY's NEXT GEN VECTOR 2in1 sTUAS AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is acquiring the Vector 2in1 small Tactical Unmanned Aerial System to conduct tactical ISR.
	MORE BUSHMASTER PMV-Ms ORDERED BENDIGO VIC: The Australian Army has ordered its seventh tranche of new build Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles.
	FIRST RAAF 737 MAX8 ARRIVES CANBERRA: The first of the new Boeing B737 Max 8 VIP airliners has arrived in Australia as part of the renewal of the RAAF's long serving medium Special Purpose Aircraft fleet.
	F-35 ACCEPTANCE HALT LIFTING USA: The US F-35 Joint Program Office has signalled that it will lift the acceptance ban on new F-35s, freeing the final RAAF Lightnings to fly home soon.
	ARMY TO ACQUIRE COMBAT PROVEN SWITCHBLADE 300/20 CANBERRA: The Australian Army will acquire the combat proven Switchblade 300 Block 20 Loitering Munition next year.
	LRASM SET TO REVOLUTIONISE AUSTRALIAN DETERRENCE AMBERLEY: The RAAF's next generation Long Range Anti Ship Missile is a true game changer altering the military balance in Australia's favour.
	TOMAHAWK MISSILE C2 CONTRACTS USA: The US Navy has finalised contracts for the Command & Control suite to support the Royal Australian Navy's near future Tomahawk cruise missile long range strike capability.
	AS21, AS9 & AS10 MULTI SPECTRAL SHROUD HOBART: The Australian Army's future fleets of Infantry Fighting Vehicles and Self Propelled Howitzers will feature a radar and thermal reducing camouflage shroud to make them harder to detect.
	US NAVY DEBUTS AIR LAUNCHED SM6 HAWAII: The US Navy has introduced its new air launched SM6 Extended Range Active Missile which raises the possibilities of game changing advantages for Australia.
	RSAF EXTENDED DEPLOYMENT IN WA RAAF PEARCE WA: The Rep of Singapore Air Force's inaugural three month extended deployment to RAAF Pearce in Western Australia is underway.
	5RAR REVEALS SUPACAT FLEET MOUNT BUNDEY NT: The Darwin based 5RAR has revealed its new Supacat fleet during Ex Predators Walk after introducing the vehicles earlier this year.
	6AVN UH-60M FLEET GROWS TO SIX HOLSWORTHY NSW: Another tranche of new UH-60M Black Hawks has been delivered to Army's Special Operations Aviation Support unit in Sydney.
	JOINT PROOF & EXPERIMENTAL UNIT VIDEO PORT WAKEFIELD SA: Video: The ADF's Joint Proof & Experimental Unit has released a compilation video of some of their explosive and munitions work.
	AIR & MISSILE DEFENCE PROGRAMS CANCELLED CANBERRA: Defence has confirmed that its approved medium and long range ground based air defence missile programs have been cancelled with new programs years away.
	COLLINS UPGRADE OPTRONICS CUTS JUSTIFIED CANBERRA: The Royal Australian Navy has justified the cancellation of the Safran Optronic optical and radar sensor suite in the Collins LOTE upgrade.
	FIJI WANTS TO BUY MORE BUSHMASTERS FIJI: Fiji media are reporting that the Government has approved a second acquisition of Australian made Bushmaster PMV-M MRAPs.
	TWO SQUADRONS OF M1A2 ABRAMS INBOUND USA: A trainload of brand new M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams in Australian Army markings entered a major port in California last week bound for Australia.
	ATTRITIONAL PATROL BOATS ORDERED HENDERSON WA: The Government has contracted for two new Guardian class Patrol Boats to replace gifted hulls destroyed by Pacific Islands nations.
	HUNTER FUTURE FRIGATE BUILD UNDERWAY OSBORNE SA: The contract is finally signed and the first steel has officially been cut on the first of six Hunter class Future Frigates.
	13% SF COMMON SELECTION COURSE SUCCESS AUSTRALIA: Only 13 percent of candidates passed Special Operations Command's controversial 'Brereton' common selection course.
	RAAF WILL LAUNCH USAF HYPERSONIC MISSILE TESTS USA: The US Govt has revealed that its top secret Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile flight test program will be flown in Australia using RAAF fighters.
	RAN JUNIOR SAILORS COMMENCE US SSN TRAINING USA: The first contingent of Aussie junior sailors has commenced training ahead of being assigned to US Navy Virginia class submarines.
	FIRST RAAF MQ-4C TRITON HAS ARRIVED TINDAL NT: The first RAAF MQ-4C Triton Broad Area Maritime Surveillance drone has flown into Australia from the USA.
	DEFENCE INITIATES A PAYMENT STOP ON ARAFURA OPVs CANBERRA: The Arafura Offshore Patrol Vessel acquisition is going from bad to worse with Defence revealing it has formally halted payments for the ships. Pic Trevor Powell
	ADF COUNTER DRONE LASER DEVELOPMENT PUCKAPUNYAL: An Aussie start up backed by the Australian Army and RAAF has successfully demonstrated an AI driven laser system able to counter drone swarms.
	FIJI GROUNDS BRAND NEW PATROL BOAT FIJI: The Republic of Fiji Navy has grounded a brand new patrol boat gifted by Australia in March on a remote coral reef.
	RAAF READY FOR INBOUND MQ-4C TRITON TINDAL NT: The RAAF has an operational ground control capability ready for its its soon to arrive MQ-4C Triton Broad Area Maritime Surveillance drone.
	AS21's MK44S CANNON COMPLICATES AMMO SUPPLY AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army will soon have two separate 30x173mm cannons in service that use two different ammunition families.
	US NAVY's ELITE VX9 F-35Cs FLY IN WILLIAMTOWN: The US Navy has deployed a flight of F-35C carrier fighters from the elite Air Test & Evaluation Squadron 9 to Australia.
	HMAS SUPPLY OUT FOR ANOTHER YEAR SYDNEY HARBOUR: The RAN's key underway refuelling ship HMAS Supply will be out of service for at least another year.
	RGM-184A NSM INSTALLED ON RAN WARSHIPS SYDNEY HARBOUR: The RGM-184A NSM surface strike missile has been integrated onto some Royal Australian Navy warships
	NO UGM-109 MISSILES FOR COLLINS SUBS CANBERRA:The RAN has dropped plans to arm the Collins class submarines with a long range precision strike missile.
	ADF 'FIVE EYES' RECRUITMENT CANBERRA:The Australian Defence Force has been authorised to recruit residents from New Zealand, Canada, the UK and USA to make up numbers.
	AUSTRALIAN ARMY LONG RANGE LOITERING MUNITION CANBERRA:The Australian Army will introduce an advanced AI enabled long range autonomous loitering munition within months.
	MAJOR NEXT GENERATION JAMMER ISSUE RESOLVED USA: The US Navy has resolved a major issue with AN/ALQ-249(V1) Next Generation Jammer - Mid Band being acquired for the RAAF's EA-18G Growler Airborne Electronic Attack aircraft.
	1ST US NAVY VISIT TO RAN'S NEW DARWIN FACILITY DARWIN NT: The US Navy has made its first visit to the RAN's new defence controlled secure wharf facility in Darwin Harbour.
	SHEEAN, FARNCOMB & RANKIN OUT OF SERVICE AUSTRALIA: Three of Australia's six Collins class submarines are out of service due to scheduled maintenance or urgent repair.
	AUKUS SONOBUOY DATA FUSION USA: Advanced software that will allow Australia, the US Navy and the United Kingdom to share sonobuoy feeds is the first concrete capability to be developed under AUKUS.
	NO HUNTER FRIGATE BUILD CONTRACT OSBORNE SA: Negotiations are underway, but there is still no final contract for the actual building of the RAN's Hunter class Future Frigates.
	RAN CONFIRMS RUSHED & RISKY GP FRIGATE PLAN UNITED KINGDOM: The leaked details of the Albanese Government's rushed and reckless GP Frigate acquisition process has been confirmed by the Royal Australian Navy at a British naval conference.
	SSN AUKUS WILL BE MASSIVE CANBERRA: The Royal Australian Navy's future SSN Aukus class nuclear powered submarines will be triple the size of the Collins and bigger than our first Virginias.
	RAEME LENDS US NAVY A HAND TOWNSVILLE QLD: The Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers have assisted the US Navy fit an advanced eight bladed prop to an old Hercules in Townsville.
	B737 MAX8s BOUGHT NOT LEASED CANBERRA: The Albanese Govt has used unspent funds from cancelled weapons acquisitions to buy, not lease, its new VIP jets.
	NON COMBATANT EVACUATION MISSION PLANNING NEW CALEDONIA: The ADF and NZDF are preparing a Non Evacuation Mission to rescue citizens caught up in the violence in New Caledonia.
	ARMY TRIES AGAIN WITH SUPACATS DUNDEE BEACH NT: Two of the Army's very expensive and still not employed Supacat Special Operations Vehicles have emerged being trialled as artillery tow vehicles.
	AFGHAN INQUIRY IMPLEMENTATION OVERSIGHT PANEL REPORT LEAK CANBERRA: The soon to be released Afghan Inquiry Implementation Oversight Panel Report explicitely reject the exoneration of senior officers for any responsibility for all incidents arising out of the original IGADF Afghan Inqiry Report.
	MORE OFFICER & SENIOR APS BLOAT IN BUDGET CANBERRA: The Albanese Govt has funded major increases in senior ADF officer corps and public service senior positions while cutting combat units and decommissioning ships in the latest budget.
	HMAS ANZAC REFLOATED FOR DECOMMISSIONING HENDERSON: The veteran frigate HMAS Anzac will be refloated for her decommissioning ceremony this Saturday. Pic Tim Slater
	ARMY WILL BUY NOT LEASE H135 HELOS UNITED KINGDOM: The British Ministry of Defence has revealed it has sold not leased the small fleet of H135 helicopters to the Australian Army.
	NZ ARMY VEHICLE PROJECTS FUNDED NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Government has increased defence funding and will expedite vital NZDF vehicle acquisition programs.
	OXYGEN SYSTEM UPGRADE FOR RAAF F/A-18F USA: The US Navy has awarded contracts for upgrade kits to fix potentially dangerous crew oxygen supply systems in the RAAF's Super Hornets.
	M1150 ASSAULT BREACHER TRAINING UNDERWAY USA: Three Townsville based Combat Engineers have graduated from the US Army's M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicle operational conversion program.
	RUSSIAN EW DEGRADES SOME KEY ADF PGMs UKRAINE: Russian EW and ECM advances in Ukraine have degraded the effectiveness of some key Precision Guided Munitions employed by the ADF.
	FINAL eNASAMS FDC COMPLETE AUSTRALIA: The final eNASAMS Ground Based Air Defence missile system Fire Distribution Centre is complete and will soon enter service with the Australian Army.
	SPECIAL FORCES GROUP RESUMES PARACHUTE TRAINING NOWRA NSW: Special Forces Group has resumed parachute training at the ADF Parachuting School in place since the fatal incident of March 7.
	HMAS ADELAIDE VALIDATES DARWIN NAVAL BASE UPGRADE DARWIN HARBOUR: The RAN has successfully docked a massive Canberra class Amphibious Assault ship at it's upgraded Darwin naval base.
	GERMANY ACCEPTS 1st AUSSIE DESIGNED BOXER GERMANY: The first Aussie designed Boxer Block 2 Kampfboxer has been accepted by the German Ministry of Defence.
	AUKUS DEFENCE TECH EXPORT ALLIGNMENT CANBERRA: Australia, the USA and UK have tabled ammendments to reduce bureaucratic costs and barriers to the trilateral development of advanced military technology.
	HMAS BALLARAT RELAUNCHED HENDERSON WA: The RAN's current AMCAP upgrade program is progressing with the 7th Anzac frigate returned to the water after completing dry docking.
	HMAS HUON TO DECOMMISSION NEXT MONTH SYDNEY HARBOUR: HMAS Huon, the oldest of the RAN's Huon class Mine Hunter Coastals will decommission next month.
	7TH EVOLVED CAPE CLASS PB LAUNCHED HENDERSON WA: Austal Australia has launched the 7th new Evolved Cape class Patrol Boat from its WA facility.
	GHOST SHARK XL-AUV SEA TRIALS USA: Anderil has disclosed that the Ghost Shark XL-AUV program is more advanced than publicly revealed with a significant sea trials program already undertaken.
	MRF-DARWIN 2024 OSPREYS INBOUND HAWAII: US Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotors are heading to the Top End for this years Marine Rotational Force - Darwin deployment.
	NZ ARMY BUSHMASTER OPCON NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Army is conducting its Operational Conversion to its new Aussie made Bushmaster 5.5 PMV-M vehicle fleet.
	PATROL BOAT AUTONOMY TRIALS HENDERSON WA: The RAN's experimental prototype Autonomous Surface Vessel Sentinel has successfully completed her Sea Acceptance Trials in WA.
	80 SQUADRON RAAF RERAISED USA: The RAAF and the Brit RAF have raised a joint squadron to support F-35 capability at Eglin AFB in Florida.
	LAST RAAF F-35A IN FLIGHT TRIALS USA: The final RAAF F-35A has been photographed in contractor flight trials in the USA. Pic Keith Snyder
	NZ ARMY ACQUIRES NEW THERMAL SIGHTS NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Army is introducing its next gen thermal imager accessory for its MARS-L weapons systems.
	ARMY 'COMBAT EQUIPMENT' DELAYS ORDERED CANBERRA: Undisclosed Army 'combat equipment' deliveries will be delayed to find $2 billion in savings.
	AIR & MISSILE DEFENCE DOWNGRADE CANBERRA: The Albanese Govt has decided to ignore the exo atmospheric and long range missile threats to Australia under its new National Defence Strategy policy.
	GHOST SHARK XL-AUV PROTOTYPE REVEALED SYDNEY HARBOUR: The DSTO and Anduril have revealed the first Ghost Shark XL-AUV autonomous oceanic submersible naval system at Fleet Base East in Sydney Harbour.
	FINAL F-35A ACQUISITION DISAPPEARS CANBERRA: The RAAF's planned expansion with additional squadron of F-35As has disappeared from the Albanese Governments just released National Defence Strategy and 2024 Integrated Investment Program.
	NATIONAL DEFENCE STRATEGY & 2024 INTEGRATED INVESTMENT PROGRAM CANBERRA: The Albanese Governments just released National Defence Strategy and 2024 Integrated Investment Program is very vague with no new capability and few details.
	P-8A POSEIDON CAPABILITY EXPANSION EDINBURGH SA: The recently contracted RAAF P-8A Poseidon upgrade is far more extensive than has been reported with exponential capability improvements.
	ISRAEL & COALITION DEFEAT IRANIAN MISSILE BOMBARDMENT ISRAEL: The Israeli Defence Force assisted by a US led international coalition comprehensively defeated a massive Iranian missile and drone attack on the country.
	TRILATERAL AIR & MISSILE DEFENCE INITIATIVE USA: The US President has announced a new trilateral program to develop a networked air and missile defence system involving the USA, Japan and Australia
	US ARMY 6.8x51mm ROLL OUT USA: The US Army has commenced its trial operational conversion to the new 6.8mm NGSW XM-7and XM-250 weapons, forcing the Australian Army to develop options.
	US NAVY ADOPTS RAAF GROWLER ARMAMENT USA: A US Navy has adopted the RAAF long term practice of arming their Growlers with the latest AIM-9X Sidewinder WVRAAM missile systems.
	AUSTRALIAN BASED SSN MAINTENANCE ROCKINGHAM WA: A US Navy nuclear powered attack submarine will undergo a 'significant' maintenance program in Australia for the first time later this year.
	NEXT CHIEF OF DEFENCE FORCE ANNOUNCED CANBERRA: The Government has announced that Vice Admiral David Johnston will replace the controversial General Angus Campbell as Australia's next Chief of Defence Force.
	MINISTER HINTS AT MAJOR DEFENCE PROGRAM CUTS SYDNEY: The Minister of Defence has hinted that their are more major defence program cuts, reductions and delays coming particularly for Army and the RAAF.
	HMAS ANZAC DECOMMISSIONING DATE CONFIRMED ROCKINGHAM WA: The Royal Australian Navy has officially confirmed the date and location of HMAS Anzac's formal decommissioning service.
	TR3 UPGRADE OF INSERVICE RAAF F-35As DELAYED USA: The planned upgrade of the RAAF's already delivered F-35A's to the next configuration has been delayed by the F-35 Joint Project Office due to issues with component supply and systems certification.
	ARMY ACQUIRES BRIT APACHES UNITED KINGDOM: The Australian Army has acquired two former British Army WAH-64 Apache airframes to convert into training aids.
	NEW RAAF VIP JET IN FLIGHT TRIALS USA: The first of the RAAF's new fleet of leased airliners for the VIP 'Special Purpose Aircraft' mission is in contractor flight trials at Boeing. Video still capture Aero Productions
	2/5 MARINES KICK OFF DRY SEASON DEPLOYMENT DARWIN NT: The lead elements of Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 2024 have commenced preliminary training in the Northern Territory.
	AUSSIE MMRC CRAFT ACQUIRED BY USMC USA: The Australian made Whiskey Multi Mission Reconnaissance Craft has been acquired by the USMC under its Expeditionary Small Boats program.
	HUNTSMAN SPA PRODUCTION UNDERWAY REPUBLIC OF KOREA: The first of the Australian Army's future 155mm Huntsman Self Propelled Artillery systems are under assembly in South Korea.
	MQ-28A GHOST BAT FACTORY BUILD TOOWOOMBA QLD: Construction of the Boeing Defence Australia factory which will produce the MQ-28A Ghost Bat CCA has commenced in Queensland.
	MAJOR RAN DARWIN BASE UPGRADE OPERATIONAL DARWIN NT: The RAN can now support major warships from its HMAS Coonawarra in central Darwin with the openning of a huge new naval wharf at Larrakeyah.
	AUKUS SSN INDUSTRIAL DETAILS AUSTRALIA: Initial details of the industrial specifics of the Aukus class nuclear submarine acquisition and the workshare between Australia and its US and UK partners has emerged.
	GERMAN BUNDESTAG APPROVES AUSSIE BUILT BOXER BUY GERMANY: The German parliament has formerly approved the acquisition of a large fleet of Australian made turreted Boxer Block II combat vehicles for the Deutsches Heer.
	6 AVN REGT UH-60M BLACK HAWK SPEC OPS TRAINING HOLSWORTHY NSW: Video: Special Operations Command - Australia has released the first video B Roll of Aussie Special Operations personnel fast roping from a new UH-60M Black Hawk.
	'UNFORESEEN COMPLICATIONS' DOG MC-55A AUSTRALIA: Airframe reengineering due to the MC-55A Peregrine's extensive modifications have resulted in 'unforeseen complications' to finalising the advanced Special Electronic Missions Aircraft. Pic SR_Planespotter
	VARIANTS COULD DELAY BOXER FOC BRISBANE: Delays in the systems design and demonstration program for the Recovery and Repair variants of the Australian Army's next gen Boxer Block II will likely delay Final Operating Capability of the new CRV.
	LOS ANGELES CLASS SSN AT FLEET BASE WEST ROCKINGHAM WA: Another US Navy nuclear powered attack submarine has berthed at the RAN's Fleet Base West in Western Australia in the work up towards SURF-West deployment.
	RAAF F-35A DELIVERIES STILL FROZEN USA: The delivery of the RAAF's final F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters is now predicted to be in the final months of this year as the F35 Program Office acceptance halt remains in place.
	POTENTIAL GBAD RANGE & ALTITUDE EXPANSION NORWAY: The validation of extended range air interception missiles from the NASAMS Ground Based Air Defence System have enormous potential for the Australian Army's introduction of its Enhanced NASAMS missile system.
	HMAS CHOULES RADAR SYSTEM UPGRADE AUSTRALIA: The RAN's Landing Ship Dock HMAS Choules emerged after the Xmas holidays with an advance Active Phased Array Radar suite integrated into her superstructure.
	HAWKEI PMV-L UNDER ASSESSMENT IN JAPAN JAPAN: The Australian designed and manufactured Hawkei PMV-L armoured vehicle has been shortlisted for the Japanese Ground Self Defence Force's LAV replacement program.
	RNZAF CONSIDERING SH-2G(I) EARLY RETIREMENT NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Defence Force is considering retiring its SH-2G(I) helo fleet to meet the Luxon Government defence funding cuts.
	1st USAF KC-46A DEPLOYMENT TO AMBERLEY AMBERLEY QLD: The US Air Force has completed its first rotation of its new KC-46A Pegasus air to air refuelling tankers into RAAF Amberley.
	IRST21 OPERATIONAL TEST SYSTEMS FOR RAAF USA: The US Navy has ordered advanced testing equipment to support the soon to enter service AN/ASG-34A(V) Infrared Search and Track Systems on the RAAF's F/A-18F fleet.
	ISRAELI DIGITAL SYSTEMS FOR REDBACK TURRET AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army's future AS21 Redback IFV will field predominantly Israeli digital combat, survivability and surveillance systems.
	US NAVY CUTS VIRGINIA SSGN REQUEST USA: The US Navy has reduced its 2025 budget request for Virginia class nuclear submarines which may complicate Australia's plans to introduce the type in eight years.
	GP FRIGATE BUY RISKY CANBERRA: The promised Enhanced Lethality Surface Combatant Fleet program's fast tracked General Purpose Frigate buy is laden with massive risk of digital compatibility issues and potentially huge hidden costs.
	RAN PATROL BOAT FLEET RATIONALISED CANBERRA: The RAN's border and constabulatory force will be reduced in numbers and capability to focus on the priority Enhanced Lethality Surface Combatant Fleet.
	FUTURE GENERAL PURPOSE FRIGATE CANBERRA: A proposed fleet of 11 future General Purpose Frigates will be fast tracked into service as the Tier 2 component of the RAN's future Enhanced Lethality Surface Combatant Fleet.
	SURFACE COMBAT FLEET REVIEW DETAILS CANBERRA: The Government response to the Hilarides Surface Combat Fleet Review has been released with immediate deep cuts to warships but a promise of a much larger fleet in the mid to late 2030s.
	FIRST RNZAF C-130J-30 HERC ROLLS OUT USA: New Zealand's first complete new C-130J-30 Hercules airlifter has emerged from Lockheed Martin's production facility in Georga USA.
	ARAFURA OPVs DELIVERY RESCHEDULED AGAIN AUSTRALIA: The RAN's Introduction into Service of its problematic Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessels has been further delayed with rescheduling to later this year. Pic Trevor Powell
	HMAS SUPPLY REPAIR COMPLETE NEXT MONTH AUSTRALIA: HMAS Supply's 14 month long propulsion shaft repair is approaching completion with the ship due to return to the water next month.
	HMAS ANZAC IS UNDERGOING 'ASSESSMENT' AUSTRALIA: Chief of Navy has confirmed that the RAN's only warship to have fired her weapons in anger is currently dry docked and under threat of early decommissioning.
	ENASAMS GBAD DELAYED BUT STILL ON TRACK AUSTRALIA: The latest ANAO Major Project Report reveals further delays to the Australian Army's next generation Short Range Ground Based Air Defence but delivers a 100% Green assessment of the project.
	BOXER BLOCK II LANCE 2 TURRET GERMANY: Australian Army Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle specialists travelled to Germany to work with Rheinmetall on the next generation Boxer turret system.
	FUNDING FOR MQ-28A GHOST BAT UCAV AUSTRALIA: New funding has been allocated to the Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft's (CCA) ongoing Systems Design and Development (SDD) program by the Department of Defence.
	ARMY'S NEW M1A2 ABRAMS INBOUND AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army will have its hands on its first next generation Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 Main Battle Tanks as early as next month.
	ARMY'S UH-60M BLACK HAWK DELIVERIES AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army will have to wait more than six years for all of its Black Hawks, but a squadron's worth should be flying locally by the end of this year.
	ARMY TO FILL MRH-90 VOID WITH NEW HELOS AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army has fast tracked efforts to fill the void left by the scrapping of the MRH-90 fleet by introducing interim light tactical helicopters.
	RAAF P-8A POSEIDON INCREMENT 3 RETROFIT A KITS USA: The RAAF's upgrade of its P-8A Poseidon MMMAs to the latest Increment III configuration is underway with additional Retrofit A Kits under contract.
	MARK 54 MOD 2 ADVANCED LIGHTWEIGHT TORPEDO USA: Australia's participation in the US Navy's Advanced Lightweight Torpedo development program may soon bear fruit under the USN's expedited Early Operational Capability schedule.
	REPORTS OF CIWS FIRST COMBAT KILL RED SEA: US based media are reporting the US Navy has employed the Mk15 Blk 1B BL 2 20mm gun to destroy a Houthi 'cruise missile' marking the type's combat validation and good news for RAN and RNZN.
	NO QLD BASED BLACK HAWKS NEXT YEAR OAKEY QLD: New UH-60M Black Hawks will not be flying out of the Australian Army Aviation Training Centre at Oakey in southeast Qld next year.
	AUSTRALIA JOINS PrSM INC 3 & INC 4 PROGRAMS CANBERRA: The government has confirmed that Australia has joined the US Army's PrSM Increment 3 and Increment 4 missile programs.
	RAAF's LRIP 15 LIGHTNING II's DELAYED AGAIN USA: Delivery of the RAAF's last few F-35As has been rescheduled again as Lockheed Martin struggles to complete its TR3 upgrade certification.
	MARINE ROTATIONAL FORCE - DARWIN WORKS UP USA: US Marine Corps combat elements have been training hard in the working up exercises at Camp Pendleton in California for deployment to the Northern Territory with MRF-D 24.
	PRIME MINISTER RECOMMITS TO DEFENCE CANBERRA: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to refocusing on Defence as one of the key policies of his government after growing criticism over the loss of capability and capacity.
	AARGM-ER INTEGRATION FOR RAAF F-35A USA: The Australia Canada United Kingdom Reprogramming Lab is working on AARGM-ER integration onto RAAF F-35As.
	227mm GMLARS MUNITION PRODUCTION CANBERRA: The Department of Defence has contracted Lockheed Martin Australia to assemble an initial batch of 227mm GMLARS long range precision artillery munitions.
	GOVT REAFFIRMS PrSM INCREMENT 1 ACQUISITION CANBERRA: The Australian Government has reconfirmed its commitment to the cutting edge PrSM long range strike missile for the Australian Army.
	US GOVT APPROVES ADDITIONAL TOMAHAWK TLAM SUPPORT USA: The US Government has approved additional support systems to enable the RGM-109E Tomahawk TLAM introduction into RAN service.
	RAN ANZAC 127mm GUN UPGRADES USA: All Anzac frigate Mark 45 127mm turreted guns will be upgraded to Mark 45 Mod 4 configuration under a new contract with BAE Systems.
	NZ ARMY ACQUIRING VTOL TUAS New Zealand: The New Zealand Army is acquiring an advanced Euro VTOL ISR and target acquisition MTUAS along with a suite of close combat drones.
	GOVT PAYS FIRST SERVICE RETENTION BONUS AUSTRALIA: The Department of Defence has commenced paying retention bonuses to personnel completing their initial service periods.
	USAF FLYING CCA TRIALS WITH MQ-28A USA: The US Air Force has confirmed it is flying its Collaborative Combat Aircraft trials with Aussie made MQ-28As.
	TUAS WEAPONS DEPLOYMENT VALIDATED USA: Flight trials have validated the Australian Army's new Integrator TUAS can be armed with advanced Miniature Precision Munitions.
	US SENATE PASSES AUKUS LEGISLATION USA: The US Senate has passed the 2024 National Defense Authorisation Bill authorising the AUKUS SSN sales to Australia.
	RED SEA WARSHIP REQUEST AUSTRALIA: Media reports claim that Australia has been asked to deploy a warship to protect shipping from Houthi missile attacks in the Red Sea.
	F-35 UNITED OPERATIONAL TEST TEAM USA: Australia and the United Kingdom are partners in the US military led F-35 United Operational Test Team which will control future F-35 technical evolution.
	LEAD KC-30A CRYPTO UPGRADE COMPLETE AMBERLEY: The lead aircraft in the RAAF's Crypto Remediation Project upgrade has returned to Amberley from Spain.
	PrSM PRECISION STRIKE MISSILE ENTERS US ARMY SERVICE USA: The US Army has accepted its first delivery of the Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 long range tactical missile system.
	RAAF RETIRES ITS AP-3C (EW) ORION FLEET EDINBURGH SA: The RAAF's highly classifed AP-3C (EW) electronic warfare aircraft have flown their final mission and the type is now formally retired.
	FIRST RNZAF C-130J-30 PAINTED USA: The first of New Zealand's new C-130J-30 'Super Hercules' airlifters is now painted and ready for final advanced systems integration.
	AS21 REDBACK CONTRACT SIGNED GEELONG VIC: The contract to build the AS21 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle has been signed at a ceremony this morning.
	MIL RECIPROCAL ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH FRANCE NEW CALEDONIA: Australia and France are finalising a reciprocal access agreement to allow forces to operate into and out of others military facilities.
	RNZN UNMANNED SURFACE VESSEL TRIALS SYDNEY: The Royal New Zealand Navy has leased an Bluebottle Unmanned Surface Vessel to conduct trials on the capability.
	155mm HUNTSMAN LIVE FIRE TRIALS IN SA PORT WAKEFIELD SA: Army is firing hundreds of 155mm rounds through an AS9 Huntsman trials vehicle in South Australia.
	HMNZS TE MANA LAUNCHES SEA CEPTORS TASMAN SEA NSW: HMNZS Te Mana has successfully launched Sea Ceptor missiles during live fire missile trials in the East Australia Exercise Area off New South Wales.
	AUKUS SURF-WEST SSN MAINTENANCE PREP ROCKINGHAM WA:US Navy training of RAN technical specialists to support US Navy powered submarines in Western Australia will commence in 2024.
	HUNTER FFG PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW COMPLETE AUSTRALIA: BAE Systems Australia has announced it has completed the Preliminary Design Review on the Hunter class Future Frigate.
	LARGE EU COMBAT AIR DEPLOYMENT IN 2024 EUROPEAN UNION: France, Germany and Spain are planning a massive Combined Expeditionary Air Wing deployment to Australia next year.
	TWO MORE EVOLVED CAPE CLASS PATROL BOATS CANBERRA: The RAN will acquire two additional Evolved Cape class Patrol Boats to renew its Navigation Training Vessel capability.
	BIRDON MEDIUM LANDING CRAFT TO REPLACE LCM8 CANBERRA: The Birdon Medium Landing Craft design has been selected to replace the venerable LCM8 under Project Land 8710/1A.
	2ND OPV LAUNCHED WITHOUT VIABLE ARMAMENT OSBORNE SA: The second Arafura class OPV was launched without any viable armament and the issue seemingly still unresolved.
	ENHANCED NASAMS FIVE MISSILE LIVE FIRE WOOMERA: The Army has validated its Enhanced NASAMS ground based air defence system shooting down five target drones.
	TACTICAL TARGETING NETWORK TECHOLOGY UPGRADE USA: The US Navy has finalised contracts for TTNT upgrade A Kits for the RAAF's EA-18G Growlers and F/A-18F Rhinos within the Growler Block II and Super Hornet Block III upgrades.
	RAAF REVEALS LIVE GBU-39/B DELIVERY TINDAL NT: The RAAF has revealed its employment of live GBU-39/B All Up Rounds for the first time in a recent imagery release.
	HUNTER FRIGATE 127mm GUN BUY USA: The Hunter class Future Frigates' 127mm primary turreted naval gun system contracts have been finalised.
	ADF FINALLY RELEASES UH-60M IMAGERY HOLSWORTHY NSW: The ADF has finally released some month old imagery of its new UH-60M Black Hawks in flight - three and a half months after delivery.
	RAAF MQ-4C TRITON FLYING IN USA USA: The first flight of an Australian MQ-4C Triton BAMS drone has been revealed on flight trackers over California this morning.
	HUNTER CLASS MISSILE BOAT CONCEPT AUSTRALIA: BAE Systems Australia has unvieled an 'Enhanced Surface Strike' variant of the Hunter class Future Frigate packed with advanced missiles.
	MQ-4C TRITON SUSTAINMENT CONTRACTS AUSTRALIA: Interim maintenance and parts supply contracts for the RAAF near future MQ-4C Triton reconnaissance drones have been finalised with Northop Grumman Australia.
	FIRST NAVAL STRIKE MISSILES IN 2024 AUSTRALIA: The Royal Australian Navy is expecting its first All Up Rounds of the advanced and stealthy Naval Strike Missiles next year.
	HMAS STUART RETURNS TO SERVICE ROCKINGHAM WA: The Anzac class frigate HMAS Stuart is in the final phase of trails and evaluations after her AMCAP upgrade.
	HAWKEI BRAKE ISSUE UNRESOLVED CANBERRA: The introduction of the Australian Army's Hawkei PMV-L is moving extremely slowly due to failure to find and fix the ABS braking system fault.
	UNDERSEA SUPPORT SHIP ENTERS SERVICE SYDNEY HARBOUR: The Royal Australian Navy's new Undersea Support Ship ADV Guidance has arrived At Fleet Base East in Sydney Harbour.
	MRH-90 SAFETY RISK REPORT DISCLOSED AUSTRALIA: The MRH-90's pilot helmet vision systems were potentially dangerous according to a series of AAAvn tech reports issued in 2020 and 2021.
	RAAF DEVELPING DISPERSED OPS TTPs AUSTRALIA: The RAAF is experimenting with new technologies and in situ resources to allow it to employ bush airstrips and even highways as Forward Arming & Refuelling Points.
	NEW ZEALAND LITTORAL MANOEUVRE CRAFT NEW ZEALAND: The RNZN's new high speed Littoral Manoeuvre Craft will allow it to deliver divers, troops and mine counter measures on military operations.
	ADF RECRUITING BELOW TARGETS CANBERRA: Australian Defence Force recruiting programs have not achieved anywhere near their required targets for new soldiers, sailors or aviators.
	PT WILSON EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE PIER CORIO BAY VIC: The Dept of Defence's Point Wilson Explosive Ordnance Pier has resumed operations after a major renovation program.
	USN ROBOTIC FLEET OFF QUEENSLAND CORAL SEA: A US Navy AI controlled fleet of four medium and large unmanned surface vessels is transiting along Qld's coast.
	ARAFURA OPV ON CONCERN LIST AUSTRALIA: The Department of Defence has formally placed the problematic Luerssen Australia run Offshore Patrol Vessel project on the Projects of Concern list.
	ARMY MORALE UNDER PRESSURE AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is shrinking under the combined influence of post pandemic anger, IGADF persecution and the Albanese Government's active cuts to units and weapons.
	ITALY TO DEPLOY LARGE AIR COMBAT ELEMENT AUSTRALIA: The Italian Aeronautica Militare and Marina Militare will deploy a large air combat package and an aircraft carrier to Australia next year.
	AUSSIE LOITERING MUNITION LONG RANGE STRIKE AUSTRALIA: Insitu Pacific and Innovaero are proposing a partnered long range loitering munition precision strike capability to the Australian Army.
	ADV CAPE PILLAR ENTERS SERVICE AUSTRALIA: The Royal Australian Navy has accepted the Evolved Cape class Patrol Boat ADV Cape Pillar into service.
	ARMY RESERVE RESUMES SECURITY FOCUS AUSTRALIA: The Army Reserve will return to its traditional domestic security focus with defined northern and offshore responsibilities under the current reorganisation.
	NAVAL LOGISTICS AIRDROP AT SEA: The ADF has revived its Maritime Air Delivery naval logistics air drop capacity with an exercise involving C-130J Hercs and HMAS Warramunga.
	LOCAL PRODUCTION OF 30x173mm MUNITIONS BENALLA VIC: Production of 30x173mm cannon munitions for Army's Boxer CRVs is underway at Benalla Munitions Facility.
	HIMARS OPERATIONAL CONVERSION BEGINS IN 2024 AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army will begin Operational Conversion to the M142 HIMARS and stand up its first artillery rocket regiment next year.
	ARMY REDUCTION STILL NOT CLEAR CANBERRA: The Albanese Government's statement detailing the major cuts to the Army have raised as many questions as it provided answers for.
	FIRST RNZAF C-130J-30 ROLLS OUT USA: The first of the RNZAF's next generation C-130J-30 Hercules has rolled off the Lockheed Martin production line.
	AERIAL BOMB UNIT PRODUCTION TO INCREASE AUSTRALIA: Upgrades at Mulwala and Benalla will facilitate local production of BLU-111 (Aus) and BLU-117 (Aus) bomb units for the RAAF.
	SURFACE FLEET REPORT LEAK CLAIMS CANBERRA: A major media outlet has reported that the Hilarides Surface Fleet Report recommends slashing the RAN's problematic Hunter Future Frigate program.
	REPORT IDENTIFIES LANDING CRAFT VULNERABILITY USA: A US Navy commissioned report has identified the extreme vulnerability of landing craft with massive implications for the Australian Army's new littoral operations focus.
	BAE SYSTEMS CONTRACTED FOR SSN AUKUS DESIGN UNITED KINGDOM: The UK Government has contracted BAE Systems to complete the SSN Aukus design and commence the acquisition of long lead equipment for the boats.
	F-35 JSE COMBAT SIMULATIONS FINALLY COMPLETE USA: The F-35 Joint Simulation Environment synthetic combat trials have been completed paving the way for Full Rate Production.
	ARMY WITHDRAWS MRH-90 FROM SERVICE AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army has withdrawn the problematic MRH90 helicopter from service after years of non performance, nightmare costs and lives lost.
	3RAR TO OPERATE AS21 REDBACK TOWNSVILLE: The 3rd Battalion will soldier on as the Australian Army's only mechanised infantry unit and eventually re equip with the Redback IFV.
	ARMY STRIPPED TO THE BONE CANBERRA: The Albanese Government is radically reducing the Australian Army's combat power with the new Order of Battle far more restricted than predicted.
	TWO MORE ARMIDALE PBs DECOMMISSIONING DARWIN: The RAN will decommission two more of its Armidale class Patrol Boats at HMAS Coonawarra.
	HMAS FARNCOMB FIRE AT SEA: An electrical fire occured on the RAN's Collins class submarine HMAS Farncomb while she was underway.
	ARMY CUTS RUMOURS FIRMING CANBERRA: A major media outlet report has confirmed A&NZD's early reports of major cuts to the Australian Army's order of Battle.
	US ARMY NEXT GEN SQUAD WEAPON ROLLOUT USA: The first US Army unit to re equip with the new Next Generation Squad Weapon small arms has commenced its operational conversion.
	RAN SURFACE FLEET REVIEW RESPONSE NEXT YEAR CANBERRA: The Government will release its naval strategy for the surface fleet early next year after evaluating the Hilarides Surface Fleet Review.
	4TH MQ-4C TRITON FOR RAAF CANBERRA: The RAAF has contracted for a fourth MQ-4C Triton Broad Area Maritime Surveillance drone after a two year halt in buys.
	ARMY DSR CUTS REORGANISATION DELAYS CANBERRA: The Albanese Government has not yet disclosed its planned cuts to the Army, three weeks after halting the public disclosure.
	RAAF F-35As DEPLOY TO INDONESIA INDONESIA: The RAAF has deployed a contingent of F-35A Lightning IIs to Indonesia for the very first time.
	NEW FOREIGN TRAINING & ADVISING LAWS CANBERRA: The Government is introducing new legislation to criminalise former Defence personnel training or advising non Five Eyes military forces without formal approval.
	HMAS ANZAC RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA ROCKINGHAM WA: HMAS Anzac has returned home after five months of exercises in southeast asia and sanctions enforcement operations off North Korea.
	US ARMY PREPOSITIONED EQUIPMENT SITE ACTIVATED BANDIANA VIC: Hundreds of US Army vehicles and containers are arriving at the Albury Wodonga Military Area for long term prepositioning.
	NZ SHOPPING FOR NEW WARSHIPS NEW ZEALAND: The NZ Dept of Defence has issued a Request For Information to industry seeking a next generation fleet of surface combatants and patrol vessels.
	US NAVY RELOADS MISSILE IN AUSTRALIA EDEN NSW: The US Navy has successfully reammunitioned a warship with a missile in Australia for the first time.
	US ARMY ABANDONS M1A2 UPGRADE FOR MAJOR REDESIGN USA: The US Army is radically changing its plans for its M1A2 Abrams in ways that could impact the Australian Army.
	RAAF F-35A ACCEPTANCE DELAYED USA: The acceptance of new RAAF F-35As is being held up by software issues with the latest configuration of the Lightning II.
	NEXT GENERATION JAMMER - LOW BAND USA: The Next Generation Jammer - Low Band is progressing which is great news for the RAAF's Advanced Growler Airborne Electronic Attack Capability upgrade.
	EXTENDED RANGE HIMARS ARTILLERY ROCKET USA: Successful trials launches of the next generation Extended Range GMLRS munitions promise to exponentially improve the Australian Army's near future M142 HIMARS.
	RWM ITALIA SEAMINE ACQUISITION CANBERRA: The Dept of Defence has finalised the contract for advanced RWM Italia multi influence seamines.
	MEDIUM RANGE GROUND BASED AIR DEFENCE CANBERRA: The ADF's Medium Range Ground Based Air Defence program has been been fast tracked after recieving First Pass Approval.
	JAPANESE F-35A DEPLOYMENT TINDAL NT: The inaugural Japanese F-35A deployment to Australia will wrap up today, with the aircraft completing their three day ex.
	MARINE MV-22B TILTROTOR CRASH IN NT MELVILLE IS NT: A US Marine Rotational Force - Darwin MV-22B has crashed on Melville Island during a training flight north of Darwin.
	MQ-4C TRITON IFC4 RETROFIT KITS USA: The US Navy has contracted Northrop Grumman for MQ-4C Triton IFC4 retrofit kits for the itself and the RAAF.
	NIGHTSTALKERS MH-47G LANDS ON HMAS ADELAIDE CORAL SEA: Video: The famour 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment has been active in Australia for Talisman Sabre and beyond.
	FIRST GOOD LOOK AT ARMY'S NEW UH-60M HOLSWORTHY: The first high resolution images of the Army's new UH-60M Black Hawks have been released by Defence.
	RAAF F-35A's LONG USA STAY USA: At least four of the RAAF's newest F-35A Lightning IIs have been flying and training in the USA since May in an odd alteration to the delivery schedule.
	FIRST EVER INDIAN SUBMARINE VISIT ROCKINGHAM WA: The Indian Navy has berthed a submarine at Fleet Base West, the first ever visit by an Indian submarine.
	7RAR SOCIAL MEDIA RUMOURS EDINBURGH SA: Unconfirmed reports that the Adelaide based 7RAR will be disbanded are circulating on the internet.
	2ND HIMARS ORDER APPROVED BY US USA: A second order for enough additional M142 HIMARS to equip a second Australian Army regiment has been approved by the US Department of State.
	RGM-109E TLAM, AGM-88G AARGM-EXTENDED RANGE & SPIKE LR2 APPROVALS AUSTRALIA: The Government has approved the RGM-109E Tomahawk and AGM-88G AARGM-ER missiles after delaying the programs for the DSR.
	MASSIVE NEW URBAN OPS LIVE FIRE TRAINING FACILITIES AUSTRALIA: Huge new live fire Urban Operations Training Facilities have been built at the expanded Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
	ARMY BROADENS FLAME RESISTANT UNIFORM ISSUE AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is issueing its specialist flame resistant uniform to combat engineers, armoured vehicle crews and fuel technicians as well as aircrew.
	OFFERS OF LIGHT COMBATANTS FOR RAN AUSTRALIA: Naval shipbuilders are pre empting the surface fleet review making offers of smaller missile armed combatants for the RAN.
	INCREASED NUCLEAR SUBMARINE VISITS UNDERWAY ROCKINGHAM WA: The increase in US Navy nuclear powered submarine visits to Australia agreed at AUSMIN is now under way with USS North Carolina at Fleet Base West.
	ARMY'S FIRST UH-60M BLACK HAWK FLIGHT HOLSWORTHY NSW: The first of the Australian Army's new UH-60M Black Hawks has flown into 6th Avaition Regiment's base in western Sydney.
	AAAVN LEASING FIXED WING AIRCRAFT AUSTRALIA: An RFI for a small fleet of leased light transport aircraft for Australian Army Aviation has been released.
	US ARMY & US NAVY ROTATIONAL DEPLOYMENTS TO AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA: Both the US Navy and US Army will follow the USMC and USAF and commence regular rotational deployments to Australia.
	HANWHA HAS NOT CONTRACTED AUSSIE EOS TURRET AUSTRALIA: An accidental Hanwha email of a sensitive document and an EOS advisory to the stockmarket confirm that the AS21 Redback's advanced Aussie turret systems is NOT yet contracted.
	AS21 ACQUISITION CONFIRMED CANBERRA: The Government has confirmed the acquisition of the AS21 Redback armoured vehicle pending successful negotiations with the Korean Hanwha company.
	MEDIA REPORTS AS21 REDBACK IFV SELECTED AUSTRALIA: Various media platforms are reporting that the Hanwha AS21 Redback IFV has been selected for Army's gutted close combat program.
	ARMY RESERVE RECRUIT COURSE SHORTENED AUSTRALIA: The Army Reserve will introduce a new three week recruit course next month to replace the problematic five week course.
	$30 MILLION P320 PISTOL CONTRACT AUSTRALIA: The ADF has finalised a $30 million contract for its next generation SIG Sauer P320 pistol.
	20 NEW C-130J-30 HERCS FOR RAAF AUSTRALIA: The RAAF will acquire an expanded fleet of new C-130J-30 Hercules to replace the hard working inservice aircraft.
	USS CANBERRA COMMISSIONED IN SYDNEY SYDNEY HARBOUR: The US Navy commissioned the Freedom class Littoral Combat Ship USS Canberra in Sydney Harbour in its first overseas commissioning ceremony.
	ARMOURED MANNED UNMANNED - TEAMING MANOEUVRES PUCKAPUNYAL VIC: The Army's Robotic and Autonomous Systems Implementation and Coordination Office has conducted more complex field manoeuvres with its autonomous AI driven armoured and UAS fleets.
	US ABRAMS DAMAGED IN HWY CRASH ROCKHAMPTON: A US Army M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank has been damaged in a serious multi vehicle road accident.
	BOXER BLOCK II? BRISBANE: A previously undisclosed turreted Boxer variant at Rheinmetall in Brisbane revealed in a German Army imagery release has us wondering could it be the Aussie Army's Boxer Block II.
	US SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVES AUKUS ARRANGEMENTS USA: The key US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved the AUKUS arrangements with specific legistalive amendments included in this year's defence funding act .
	FINAL RNZAF P-8A POSEIDON INBOUND NEW ZEALAND: The RNZAF's new P-8A Poseidon fleet is complete with the last aircraft inbound to Ohakea.
	GERMANS BUY AUSSIE BUILT BOXER GERMANY: The German Government will acquire a large fleet of Australian built turreted Boxer vehicles for the Deutsches Heer.
	ARMY ORDER OF BATTLE REORG AUSTRALIA: The Chief of Army has revealed the first phase of the major reorganisation brought on by the Albanese Govt cuts.
	ADVANCED 'SMART' SIGHT FOR 84MM M4 AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army will equip its new 84mm M4 MRWS with SAABs advanced FCD558 Fire Control Device which allows employment of 'smart' rounds.
	No 1 SPACE SURVEILLANCE UNIT OPERATIONAL EXMOUTH WA: The Australian Defence Force's Joint Space Command's first space mission unit has been declared operational.
	AS9 HUNTSMAN LIVE FIRE TRIALS UNDERWAY SOUTH KOREA: Live fire and ballistics data capture trials on the Australian Army's next generation AS9 Huntsman Self Propelled Howitzer System are underway.
	1ST AVIATION REGT SURVIVES CUTS DARWIN: The Australian Army's 1st Aviation Regiment has survived the Albanese govt cuts and will lead the AH-64Ev6 entry into service.
	AUSTRALIAN SUBMARINE AGENCY ACTIVATED CANBERRA: The Australian Submarine Agency commenced activity on July 1 to manage and over see the introduction of nuclear powered submarines.
	RNZAF P-8A POSEIDONS OPERATIONAL NEW ZEALAND: The RNZAF's new P-8A Poseidon fleet has been IOC certified and released for operational tasking.
	RAAF F-35 DELIVERIES MAY BE DELAYED USA: The latest US DoD F-35 acceptance halt could delay the RAAF's F-35A deliveries and FOC certification of the fleet.
	LEASED 737 MAX 8s FOR RAAF AUSTRALIA: The RAAF will replace its two long serving B737 BBJs with two new leased 737 Max 8's to modernise the Special Purpose Aircraft fleet.
	SWEDEN APPROVES COLLINS CLASS LOTE SWEDEN: Australia has gained all the relevent approvals required to upgrade its inservice Collins class submarines from the Swedish government.
	THIRD M4 CARL GUSTAV CONTRACT FINALISED CANBERRA: The Department of Defence has signed up for a third batch of new 84mm M4 MRWS from SAAB Dynamics in Sweden.
	RAN ACCEPTS ADV CAPE WOOLAMAI AUSTRALIA: The Royal Australian Navy has accepted the fifth ECCPB which will join the patrol fleet in northern waters.
	RAN EXPEDITES RIM-174, TOMAHAWK & RQM-184A AUSTRALIA: The Royal Australian Navy is fast tracking next generation long range Anti Air/Anti Missile, long range Strike and Stealthy Anti Ship Missiles into service.
	RESERVE MORTARS RETURN TO INFANTRY BNS AUSTRALIA: Army Reserve infantry battalions are regaining their mortar platoons under the latest reorganisation underway.
	INDONESIANS TRAINED ON GIFTED BUSHMASTERS DARWIN NT: Indonesian soldiers have undergone conversion training on the Bushmaster PMV to operate the vehicles gifted to them.
	GMLRS MANUFACTURE UNDER ANALYSIS CANBERRA: The 227mm GMLRS guided rockets for HIMARS are a likely munition for Australian production under the GWEO initiative.
	RAN RETIRES FINAL PALUMA CLASS BOATS CAIRNS QLD: The RAN has decommissioned its last two Paluma class hydrographic survey ships at a ceremony in Cairns.
	ANZAC BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Army has revealed that plans for a deployable combined Anzac Brigade Combat Team within a larger Five Eyes division exist.
	SUB LAUNCHED TOMAHAWKS 'UNDER ASSESSMENT' CANBERRA: Arming the RAN's Collins class submarines with Tomahawk missiles is still under assessment and may not be value for money.
	9 SQUADRON RAAF REACTIVATED EDINBURGH SA: The RAAF's iconic 9 Squadron has formally returned to service ready to fly the new MQ-4C Triton maritime surveillance drones.
	INTEGRATOR TUAS ENTERS SERVICE SHOALWATER BAY QLD: 20th Regiment has flown the Army's new Integrator TUAS drones in the field for the first time at SWBTA.
	US ARMY EXTREME SEALIFT EXERCISE AUSTRALIA: The US Army will leverage the upcoming Ex Talisman Sabre to prove its extreme range littoral sealift logistics capacity.
	HAWKEI PMV-L FAULTS UNRESOLVED AUSTRALIA: The ABS braking issues that halted Army acceptance are still unresolved with over 70 percent of the fleet still parked at the factory.
	HMAS LAUNCESTON DECOMMISSIONED DARWIN: The eighth Armidale class Patrol Boat has been decommissioned at a quiet ceremony at HMAS Coonawarra.
	VIRGINIA BLOCK III & IV SSNs FOR RAN AUSTRALIA: The exact configuration of the initial transferred Virginia class SSNs have been revealed along with a surprise new build Virginia off the line.
	SIXTH EVOLVED CAPE PB LAUNCHED HENDERSON WA: The RAN's sixth next generation Evolved Cape class Patrol Boat has been launched at Austal in Western Australia.
	ADDITIONAL M142 HIMARS FOR ARMY AUSTRALIA: A second tranche of M142 HIMARS artillery rocket systems has been approved for the Australian Army by the new government.
	ONLY FIVE AUKUS NUKE SUBS APPROVED AUSTRALIA: The head of the nuclear powered submarine acquisition program has revealed that the Albanese Govt has only approved five locally made Aukus class submarines.
	SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND 'FUNCTIONAL REALLIGNMENT' AUSTRALIA: Special Operations Command - Australia is undergoing a massive alteration to its mission focus and force generation.
	NEXT GEN EOD ROBOTS AUSTRALIA: Follow on contracts for the Australian Army's next generation EOD and Counter-IED remotely operated robots have been finalised.
	BREATH TESTS ZERO BLOOD ALCOHOL LIMIT CANBERRA: In the latest insult to serving members, ADF command has instituted a zero blood alcohol limit and random breath testing in response to IGADF Afghan inquiry. Pic John Hunter Farrell
	SOCAust PARACHUTE SIMULATION SYSTEM NOWRA NSW: The Defence Special Operations Training & Education Centre has introduced an advanced parachute simulation training system for static and freefall training.
	US NAVY VIRGINIA SSN BUILD COSTS USA: The actual cost the US Navy pays for a new build Virginia class SSN-774 sub is a lot less than some of the AUKUS costs thrown around suggest.
	NZ BUSHMASTER PMV-M IN SERVICE NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand Army has its first combat team lift tranche of new Bushmaster 5.5 PMVs.
	RAAF JASSM-ER B-2 PRODUCTION CONTRACT USA: Production of the RAAF's next gen AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER extreme range strike missile has been contracted by the USAF.
	US NAVY TO COMMISSION WARSHIP IN SYDNEY USA: In an historic first, the US Navy will commission a warship at a foreign naval base with the commissioning of an LCS in Sydney.
	MORE DEFENCE PUBLIC SERVANTS CANBERRA: The latest Defence budget includes funds for more positions and lots of promotions for civilian pubic servants.
	3RD RNZAF POSEIDON DELIVERY UNDERWAY NEW ZEALAND: The Royal New Zealand Air Force's third P-8A Poseidon MMMA is due to arrive in NZ tomorrow.
	BRIT OPV MAINTENANCE UNDERWAY IN WA ROCKINGHAM WA: The Royal Navy's HMS Tamar is undergoing an extended maintenance period at Fleet Base West near Perth.
	MORE BUSHMASTERS FOR AUSTRALIAN ARMY BENDIGO VIC: The Australian Army will acquire a new tranche of new build Bushmaster PMV-Ms under an industrial support arrangement.
	TOP HEAVY ADF FORCE STRUCTURE CANBERRA: The Australian Defence Force is extraordinarily top heavy with battalions of senior officers to command fewer and fewer and smaller combat units.
	RAAF KA350 DONATED TO SRI LANKA SRI LANKA: Australia has donated one of the RAAF's small fleet of KA350 King Airs to support Sri Lanka's efforts to stop illegal boats violating Australia's borders.
	BUDGET WEIRD AAAVN HELO FUNDING CANBERRA: A close look at this year's Defence budget reveals some very odd Australian Army Aviation flying hour allocations.
	BUDGET DOCS CONFIRM P-8A INC 3 UPGRADE EDINBURGH SA: The recent budget has confirmed the continuation of the RAAF's progressive P-8A spiral upgrade program.
	ANAO REPORT SAVAGES SEA 5000 CONTRACT CANBERRA: The Govt's Australian National Audit Office has concluded that the Hunter class frigate contract has serious 'value for money' issues.
	ARAFURA OPV DELAYED AGAIN OSBORNE SA: Nuship Arafura, the first of class OPV, has been further delayed and will not be offered for acceptance until Q4 of this year.
	DEFENCE BUDGET 2023-24 CANBERRA: The 2023-24 Defence Budget reveals no new weapons programs but increases overall Defence spending to over $52 billion.
	RAN MTUAS ACQUISITION 'RESCOPED' CANBERRA: The RAN's efforts to introduce a Maritime Tactical UAS for its surface fleet is another victim of the Albanese Govt cuts.
	RAN SEEKS SURTASS-EXPEDITIONARY ARRAYS USA: The US State Department has approved an Australian request for the advanced SURTASS-Expeditionary towed sonar array submarine detection system.
	MASS ASM COUNTERMEASURES SUITE FOR RAN CANBERRA: The RAN will equip its surface combatants with the advanced Rheinmetall MASS anti missile countermeasures system.
	eNASAMS GBAD BREAKS COVER BEECROFT NSW: Imagery of the Army's new eNASAMS Ground Based Air Defence System during its certification trials has been released.
	NEW FAC/JTAC TRAINERS 'RESCOPED' CANBERRA: The ADF's program to acquire a purpose built JTAC training support fighter has been officially 'rescoped' by the Albanese Government DSR cuts.
	RAAF TO TRAIN USAF E-7A TEAMS WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The USAF will deploy a large contingent of air and technical personnel to Australia to train on the E-7A Wedgetail.
	UH-60M OPERATIONAL CONVERSION 'SOON' AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army's Operational Conversion to the new Black Hawk helicopter will kick off in Sydney within weeks.
	NEXT GEN MORTAR AMMO 'RESCOPED' AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army's project to introduce modern mortar ammo has been 'rescoped' under the Albanese Government cuts.
	RAAF AAR TRIALS WITH JASDF F-15J JAPAN: The RAAF has conducted more air to air refuelling certification flight trials in Japan, this time on the Eagle.
	NZ SEEKS NEXT GEN NAVAL HELO NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand is shopping for a next generation naval aviation support capability and is looking at both helos and MTUAS.
	RAAF DSR UNCLASSIFIED OUTCOMES AUSTRALIA: Outside of some already known missiles, the RAAF seems to have garnered very little attention in the unclassified DSR documents which may be a good or a bad thing.
	'SIGNIFICANTLY SMALLER' COMBINED ARMS CAPABILITY AUSTRALIA: A video statement by Chief of Army has confirmed that the DSR will 'significantly' reduce Australia's close combat capacity.
	PrSM MISSILE APPROVAL AUSTRALIA: The approval of the Precision Strike Missile for the Army's future HIMARS units is the only good news from the Government.
	DSR RELEASE MAJOR DECISIONS AUSTRALIA: The Army has copped a flogging and the RAAF hasn't done very well out of the Albanese Government's Defence Strategic Review. With the RAN still facing the knife.
	ARMY SLASHED IN DSR CUTS - REPORTS AUSTRALIA: Simultaneous major media outlet reports claim that the Albanese Government will slash the Army's combat capacity under its new defence structure.
	HMAS ANZAC SAILS FOR OP ARGOS INDIAN OCEAN: HMAS Anzac is steaming north for five months of activity including monitoring North Korean violations.
	PLAN ANZAC BILATERAL AGREEMENT NEW ZEALAND: The Australan and New Zealand Armies have signed a closer engagement and interoperability agreement to expand sovereign combat capacity.
	US ARMY INBOUND FOR TALISMAN SABRE AUSTRALIA: The US Army is planning a major expansion of its contingent to Talisman Sabre, with Abrams tanks and 400 other vehicles inbound.
	RAAF & USN MQ-4C COOPERATION USA: RAAF personnel are active in the US Navy's Triton persistent maritime surveillance program ahead of the Tritons arrival in Australia.
	VTOL SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATOR TUAS USA: Insitu has developed a Vertical Take Off and Landing ancilliary system for the inservice Integrator TUAS.
	RAAF F-35A LIGHTNING II ACCEPTANCE RESUMED USA: RAAF acceptance processes for new F-35A Lightning IIs is back on track after LRIP14 restrictions lifted and flight trials resume.
	DEFENCE BUYS ANOTHER OSV SINGAPORE: Defence has acquired another OSV as a dedicated Undersea Support Vessel for the Integrated Undersea Surveillance System. Pic D Meek
	HMAS ARMIDALE DECOMMISSIONED DARWIN: The RAN has decommissioned HMAS Armidale, the first of class of the Armidale class Patrol Boats.
	QINETIQ LASER WEAPON PROTOTYPE FUNDED AUSTRALIA: The Department of Defence has contracted QinetiQ Australia to build an advanced Laser Directed Energy Weapon prototype.
	RAAF NEXT GEN JAMMER IN PRODUCTION USA: The first AN/ALQ-249(V1) Next Generation Jammer - Mid Band suites for the RAAF's Growlers has been contracted.
	UKRAINE BUYS AUSSIE EOS RWS SYSTEMS CANBERRA: Ukraine has ordered more than 100 Australian designed and manufactured EOS Remote Weapons Stations.
	RAN ORDERS BQM-177A SSAT USA: The RAN is acquiring the advanced Kratos BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target system to validate its warships ASMD capability.
	MULTI INFLUENCE SEA MINE ACQUISITION AUSTRALIA: The RAN will acquire a large amount of advanced Italian made 'smart' seamines with a production line in NSW.
	LEGACY F2 MORTAR STILL IN SERVICE AUSTRALIA: The old 1980s era F2 Mortar is still in service, years after its scheduled replacement by the M252A1.
	RNZAF C-130J-30 OPCON UNDERWAY USA: The RNZAF has commenced its Operational Conversion to the next gen C-130J-30 Super Hercules in the United States.
	84mm M4 MRWS ROLLOUT ALMOST COMPLETE AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army's pandemic interrupted introduction of the next gen 84mm M4 Carl Gustav is almost complete.
	GERMAN BOXER BUY NEGOTIATIONS CANBERRA: There is a lot more complexity and potential profit in the proposed German Boxer CRV buy than a dangled carrot to favour Rheinmetall for Land 400 Phase 3.
	SPEC OPS INTERCEPTORS IN WA FREMANTLE WA: Some very interesting Special Operations watercraft were spotted in Freo harbour yesterday.
	MRH90 HELO DITCHES DURING CT EX JERVIS BAY: An Army MRH90 TTH helicopter has been lost during Counter Terrorism training in NSW.
	GROWLER FLEET RESTORED TO FULL STRENGTH AMBERLEY SEQ: The RAAF has restored its Growler fleet to full strength with a 12th aircraft. First pics of A46-313.
	ARMY ESCALATES WARFIGHTING FOCUS AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is altering its public messaging and training focusing on warfighting and warfighters.
	HMAS CHOULES MH-60R ROMEO FOCFT TASMAN SEA NSW: The RAN is conducting MH-60R Romeo First of Class Flight Trials aboard the Landing Ship Dock HMAS Choules.
	GERMANY DUMPS TIGER HELO GERMANY: The Deutsches Heer has announced it will retire it EC665 Tiger gunships, vindicating Australia's decision to retire its own fleet of undeployable Tigers ARH.
	SOTG VETERAN CHARGED WITH MURDER AUSTRALIA: The ABC is reporting that Australian Federal Police have charged an SOTG Afghanistan veteran with murder over an incident in Afghanistan.
	RAN RGM-109E BLOCK IV/V APPROVAL USA: The US State Department has approved an Australian order for hundreds of very long range Tomahawk cruise missiles .
	SOME SSN AUKUS DETAILS REVEALED AUSTRALIA: The Australian and United Kingdom MoDs have revealed a few technical and armament details of the next gen SSN AUKUS nuclear powered subs.
	2ND RNZAF P-8A POSEIDON INBOUND NEW ZEALAND: The second RNZAF P-8A Poseidon has left the USA bound for New Zealand's RNZAF Base Ohakea.
	SSN AUKUS COSTS AUSTRALIA: We examine US Navy and Royal Navy nuclear SSN costs to sort some rationality into the Government's next gen sub fleet predictions.
	US NAVY SIGNALS MQ-4C ACQUISITION END USA: The US Navy has officially requested ending MQ-4C Triton acquisition next year potentially leaving the RAAF in a lurch.
	AUKUS SSN DETAILS CONFIRMED USA: The leaders of the USA, UK and Australia confirmed Australia's acquisition of Virginia and later more advanced AUKUS nuclear submarines along with Australian basing and international training arrangements.
	US NAVY HAS MASSIVE PLANS FOR AUSTRALIA USA: The US Secretary of the Navy has revealed massive plans for American SSN sub basing, maintenance and maybe even builds in Australia.
	VIRGINIA CLASS SSNs FOR RAN - REPORTS USA: Reuters is reporting that Australia will acquire a fleet of Virginia class SSNs or SSGNs as a first tranche of AUKUS.
	RAAF F/A-18F BLOCK III UPGRADE USA: The RAAF is planning to upgrade its F/A-18F Super Hornet Block II+ to full Super Hornet Block III configuraiton.
	FGM-148F JAVELIN ALL UP ROUND BUY USA: The US State Department has approved an Australian acquisition of the latest FGM-148F Javelin missile for the Army.
	AUKUS ANNOUNCEMENT ON TUESDAY UNITED KINGDOM: The Brit Financial Times newspaper is reporting that the AUKUS 'preferred pathway' will be announced next Tuesday.
	MORE AW139 HELOS FOR ARMY AUSTRALIA: Army is leasing two additional AW139 helicopters to maintain rotary wing support to units on the east coast and Darwin .
	MQ-4C TRITON IIS GAINS MOMENTUM AUSTRALIA: The RAAF's MQ-4C Triton drone's Introduction Into Service program is gaining momentum with the type's first flight and personnel OpCon about to kick off.
	GLOBAL F-35A ENGINE FIX ORDERED USA: The US government's F-35 Joint Project Office has ordered a quick compulsory engine modification which affects all RAAF F-35As.
	ARMY PREFERRED AS21 REDBACK - MEDIA AUSTRALIA: A major mainstream media outlet is reporting that Army formally preferenced the Hanwha AS21 Redback IFV for the under threat Land 400/3.
	TWO MORE PAC750XL FOR PNGDF PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Two additional PAC750XL XSTOL aircraft will be delivered to the PNGDF's Air Transport Wing in the near future.
	RAZER LOW COST AIR LAUNCHED MUNITION AVALON VIC: An Aussie advanced new very low cost air launched stand off precision munition has been revealed at Avalon airshow.
	BOXER IMMERSIVE TACTICAL TRAINER SIMULATORS BRISBANE QLD: A fleet of highly realistic Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle training simulators is being built in Brisbane to support the new Boxer CRV fleet entering service next year.
	RAAF AGM-88G AARGM-EXTENDED RANGE APPROVED USA: The US State Department has approved an acquisition of the futuristic AGM-88G AARGM-ER air defence suppression missile for the RAAF.
	STRIX ARMED DRONE REVEALED AVALON VIC: BAE Systems Australia has unveiled an advanced Australian developed low cost UCAV combat drone.
	RNZAF INTRODUCING ADVANCED MK 54 TORPEDO NEW ZEALAND: The RNZAF is introducing the advanced Mark 54 Lightweight Torpedo to arm its new P-8A Poseidons.
	ARMY INDIVIDUAL WEAPON CAMOUFLAGE AUSTRALIA: Army has adopted a specialist weapon paint system for individual weapon camouflage.
	AH-64E & UH-60M OT&E TRIALS AUSTRALIA: Both the US Army UH-60M Black Hawk and AH-64E Apache Guardian have more on their agenda than just the Avalon airshow.
	F-35A ENGINE ISSUE 'MITIGATION' ACCEPTED USA: The US Government's F-35 Joint Program Office has lifted the freeze on F135 engine acceptance clearing the way for Lightning deliveries to resume.
	FIRST ECCPB ASSIGNED TO DARWIN HENDERSON WA: The first of the new Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat is enroute to HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin.
	HMAS STUART RELAUNCHED AFTER AMCAP HENDERSON WA: HMAS Stuart has been refloated after completing the hardstand component of the AMCAP systems upgrade program.
	MRH-90 STUMBLES TOWARDS FOC DEADLINE AUSTRALIA: Army's problematic MRH-90 TTH helicopter is scheduled to achieve a caveated FOC certification next month as it fast approaches withdrawal from service.
	APACHE FLYING IN WESTERN SYDNEY RICHMOND NSW: Sharp eyed aviation photographers have snapped an AH-64E Apache flying out of a RAAF base in western Sydney. Pic Glen Greathead/GEG Aviation Photography
	RAN DIGITAL MINE COUNTERMEASURES SYDNEY HARBOUR: The RAN's Maritime Deployable Robotic & Autonomous Systems Experimentation Unit is developing 'stand off' mine clearance tactics and procedures with advanced digital systems.
	S100 S2 MTUAS STILL UNDER EVALUATION CANBERRA: The RAN is still evaluating its options for a fleet MTUAS and has only ordered a few additional S100 S2 Camcopters.
	UH-60Ms INBOUND + MAJOR AAAVN REORG AUSTRALIA: The first UH-60M Black Hawks will be flying in Australian skies very shortly and it will be goodbye to the MRH-90 next year.
	RAAF F-35A FROZEN IN TEXAS USA: One completed RAAF F-35A is grounded at Lockheed Martin and cannot be delivered until the LRIP14 flight restriction is lifted.
	ECCPB CAPE CAPRICORN JOINS FLEET HENDERSON WA: The fourth Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat has entered service with the RAN patrol boat fleet.
	FUTURE LITTORAL MANOEUVRE REGIMENT CANBERRA: The Army's planned Littoral Manoeuvre Regiment aims to revolutionise ADF regional combat capacity.
	US ARMY REDESIGNATES NEW NGSW-RIFLE USA: A copyright issue over the M-5 small arms designation has forced the US Army to rename its new 6.8x51mm battle rifle.
	5TH ECCPB PATROL BOAT LAUNCHED HENDERSON WA: The fifth Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat for the RAN has been launched in Western Australia.
	US SENATOR OPPOSING ADF WEAPONS BUYS USA: A prominant US Senator has made repeated attempts to block Australian weapons purchases from US suppliers.
	RNZAF C-130H RETIREMENT COMMENCING NEW ZEALAND: The RNZAF has begun the progressive retirement of its Vietnam era C-130H Hercules aircraft.
	RERAISING OF 4RAR FROZEN AUSTRALIA: The planned reraising of 4RAR as an elite amphibious unit is currently frozen by the Albanese Government.
	ADVANCED GROWLER EW RANGE EMITTORS AUSTRALIA: Contracts have been signed for a high tech Electronic Warfare range emittor suite to support the Advanced Growler program.
	US BUDGET REVEALS AUKUS DETAILS USA: The US 2023 Defense Budget documents detail some exciting AUKUS developments.
	AUKUS ANNOUNCEMENT ARRANGEMENTS UNDERWAY CANBERRA: Reports that the Prime Minister is travelling to the USA for the AUKUS submarine announcement are strong signs that the program is progressing.
	UPRATED DRIVELINE FOR BOXER BLOCK II BRISBANE: The Aust Army's next gen Boxer Block II Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle will have more powerful engines and higher spec transmissions that the inservice Block I.
	RNZAF POSEIDON IIS FLIGHTS BEGIN NEW ZEALAND: The RNZAF Poseidon Transition Unit has commenced P-8A Poseidon Introduction Into Service flights out of Kiwi bases.
	MQ-4C TRITON CERTIFICATION ISSUES USA: US Navy testing delays will impact the RAAF's MQ-4C Triton Introduction Into Service program.
	RNZAF RETIRES P-3K2 ORIONS NEW ZEALAND: The RNZAF's P-3K2 Orions have flown their final operational task with a three ship formation over the capital.
	RAAF AN/ASG-34(v)2 IRST21 INTRODUCTION USA: Roll on pandemic affects have complicated the US Navy and RAAF introduction of the advanced AN/ASG-34(v)2 IRST21 air to air combat sensor system.
	RAN SEA MINE ACQUISITION CANBERRA: Advanced modern sea mines able to detect and engage hostile warships have been bought for the Royal Australian Navy.
	5TH AVIATION REGT RELOCATION TOWNSVILLE: Two thirds of 5th Aviation Regiment will relocate to Army Aviation Centre Oakey in the near future.
	DEFENCE SECURITY REVIEW SPECULATION - RAAF AUSTRALIA: Just some of the rumours about the Smith Houston DSR's plans for the RAAF being thrown about by Labor Party linked journos and online private chat groups.
	UH-60M BLACK HAWK ACQUISITION IS BACK ON AUSTRALIA: The Albanese Government has reapproved the Army's critically needed UH-60M Black Hawk replacement for the failed MRH90 helicopter.
	BARRETT NOW AUSTRALIAN OWNED AUSTRALIA: Queensland based military systems supplier Nioa Group has bought out the iconic Barrett rifle company.
	SENATOR JIM MOLAN DEAD AT 72 AUSTRALIA: Senator and former Major General Jim Molan, the foremost strategic policy expert in the Australian parliament has passed away.
	ISRAELI VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR IFVs AUSTRALIA: Australian Army AFVs and MBTs will be fitted with advanced Israeli Fire Location sensors as part of their Active Protection System suites.
	PrSM PRECISION STRIKE MISSILE USA: The Aussie partnered long range PrSM Precision Strike Missile program is bearing fruit with US Army Introduction Into Service later this year.
	ARTY & MISSILES MAY BE SAFE FROM DSR CUTS AUSTRALIA: Recent confirmations of artillery and rocket quarantine from the Smith Houston DSR cuts is good news for the Royal Australian Artillery.
	US SENATORS OPPOSE AUSTRALIAN SSGN USA: Top US Senators have gone public with their total opposition to Australian purchase of Virginia submarines.
	RGM-184A NSM (RE)APPROVED FOR RAN CANBERRA: The Govt has given final approval of an expedited buy of Naval Strike Missiles orginally announced mid 2022 by the previous Government.
	M142 HIMARS CONTRACT FINALISED CANBERRA: The contract for Army's first regiment of the new HiMARS rocket artillery system has been signed.
	NEW F-35A BLOCK 4 RADAR REVEALED USA: The US Department of Defence has revealed a next generation radar system for its Block 4 Lightnings.
	BOXER AMMO SUBJECT TO SWISS VETO AUSTRALIA: The advanced 30mm ammo for the Army's new Boxer CRVs is not only extremely expensive, but is subject to Swiss export controls.
	AUSTAL NUCLEAR SUB WORK IN USA USA: The US subsidiary of Aussie naval firm Austal is building hull components for the US Navy's Virginia SSGNs.
	RAAF F-35 DELIVERIES AFFECTED AUSTRALIA: A limited flight ban on new F-35As will impact Lockheed Martin delivering RAAF F-35A Lightning IIs.
	HMAS WARRAMUNGA TRANSFERS TO SYDNEY SYDNEY HARBOUR: HMAS Warramunga has been rebased at Fleet Base East after HMAS Parramatta was dry docked for upgrade.
	FUTURE FRIGATE BUILD MOMENTUM OSBORNE SA: Some of the scheduled slippages for the Hunter frigate build have been recovered by the prime contractor.
	NZDF OPERATIONAL CRISIS NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Defence Force has been forced to tie up ships and retire its Orion fleet due to a personnel shortage.
	RAN XLAUV PROGRAM UNDERWAY SYDNEY: The RAN, DSTG and Anduril Australia Ghost Shark XLAUV autonomous undersea drone program is underway in earnest
	TWO MORE LIGHTNING IIs DELIVERED WILLIAMTOWN NSW: Two additional F-35As have flown into RAAF Williamtown bring the total to five in three days. Pic Zach Mason
	RAAF ADDITIONAL MQ-4C ACQUISITION REVIVED CANBERRA: The RAAF has restarted negotiations to acquire additional MQ-4C Triton advanced maritime surveillance drones.
	NEW F-35As FLY IN TO WILLIAMTOWN WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The RAAF's F-35A Lightning II fleet is expanding with new aircraft arrivals after the long flight from the USA. Pics Zach Mason and Glen Greathead
	HMAS WOLLONGONG DECOMISSIONED CAIRNS FNQ: The RAN's Armidale class Patrol Boat HMAS Wollongong has been decommissioned from service in Cairns.
	ARMY SELECTS SKYLARK 1 LEX sUAS AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army has selected the Israeli Skylark I LEX Small Unmanned Aerial System as its next gen small battlefield surveillance drone.
	BOEING DELIVERS FIRST RNZAF P-8A POSEIDON USA: The first Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon has been delivered by Boeing Defence in the USA.
	INDONESIAN NAVY HOSTED ABOARD AUSSIE SUB INDONESIA: The Royal Australian Navy has hosted a delegation of senior Indonesian Navy personnel aboard a Collins class submarine.
	EXPANSION OF US ROTATIONS INTO AUSTRALIA USA: The US military will substantially expand the rotation of its military assets through Australia under an accellerated Australia United States Force Posture Initiative program.
	US ARMY SELECTS BELL V280 TILTROTOR USA: The US Army has selected the V280 Valor tiltrotor as its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft UH-60 replacement.
	20RAA TRANSFERRED TO 16 AVN BRIGADE BRISBANE: Army's TUAS operator 20th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery is now transferred to Army's new Aviation Command.
	BRIT TYPE 26 FRIGATE LAUNCHED UNITED KINGDOM: The first Royal Navy Type 26 Global Combat Ship has been launched, taking some pressure off Australia's own Type 26 evolution the delayed Hunter class Future Frigate.
	B-21 RAIDER BOMBER REVEALED USA: Northrop Grumman has revealed the USAF's next generation B-21 Raider strategic bomber at a ceremony in California.
	3RAR MECH EMPLOY M252A1 81MM MORTAR TOWNSVILLE: Contrary to earlier Army HQ announcements at least one mechanised infantry battalion is employing the new M252A1 mortar.
	LIVE FIRE RANGE IN A BOX INDIAN OCEAN: The Australian Army has deployed an Aussie made advanced digital containerised live fire range aboard HMAS Adelaide for Indo Pacific Endeavour.
	US NAVY OPEN TO SUB STATIONING ROCKINGHAM WA: The US Navy's COMSUBPAC has confirmed the US Navy is interested in operating SSN submarines from Aussie bases.
	VIRGINIA SSN DOCKS AT FLEET BASE WEST ROCKINGHAM WA: Fleet Base West is hosting the second US Navy nuclear powered submarine to conduct a port visit this year.
	CAMPBELL MOVES ON AFGHAN MEDALS CANBERRA: The Chief of Defence Force Angus Campbell has officially commenced actions to strip medals from Afghanistan commanders.
	ALBANESE GOVT HALTS ARMY UPGRADE CANBERRA: The Government has halted the Australian Army's Armoured Fighting Vehicle replacement program.
	HIMARS QUEUE GROWS WHILE AUSTRALIA DITHERS USA: Multiple international orders for HIMARS are jumping the queue while Australia sits on its hands waiting for the DSR.
	US NAVY P-8A HAAWC HIGH ALTITUDE ATTACK IOC USA: The US Navy has certified the High Altitude Anti Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability for the P-8A Poseidon IOC paving the way for the RAAF introduction into service.
	PROJECT CONVERGENCE 22 USA: Video: The Australian Army is testing its next gen tech alongside the US and UK in the US Army Future's Command's Experiment Project Convergence 22 in the California desert.
	RAN RETIRES MQ-27 SCANEAGLE TUAS NOWRA NSW: The RAN has retired its ScanEagle trials UAS fleet ahead of the introduction of its next gen MTUAS.
	CATASTROPHIC ARMY COMBAT DOWNGRADE CANBERRA: A leading media commentator is reporting he has been 'told' details of the Albanese Govt's DSR advice and it is catastrophic for Army.
	NZDF UNIMOG & PINZGAUER REPLACEMENT NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Dept of Defence is seeking next generation light and medium tactical vehicles.
	F-35A DELIVERIES SLOW BUT STEADY USA: New RAAF F-35A Lightnings are rolling off the Texas assembly line slowly but steadily due to post pandemic supply chain issues.
	NAVANTIA OFFER OF EXPEDITED WARSHIPS AUSTRALIA: The Department of Defence is evaluating an expedited Spanish offer to build more warships.
	HAWKEI OPERATIONAL RESTRICTIONS AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army has banned Hawkei PMV-Ls from public roads while it investigates another braking issue.
	OPV ARAFURA DELIVERY DELAYED OSBORNE SA: The RAN will recieve its first Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessel a few months late in 2023.
	HANWHA SPH VIDEO USA: Video: Hanwha has released a video of the Korean Army version of the Aust Army's next gen AS9 155mm arty system.
	NEW ROCKET ARTILLERY REGIMENT CANBERRA: Army will re raise the 14th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery to operate its future M142 HiMARS fleet.
	MRH-90 'EXTREMELY PROBLEMATIC' CANBERRA: Senate defence estimates hearings have seen a torrent of extremely negative ADF responses on the poorly performing MRH-90 helicopter.
	NEW ADF FOCUS 'IMPACTFUL PROJECTION' CANBERRA: The Government has stated the ADF will be reorganised to deliver a new strategy of 'Impactful Projection'.
	HMAS PARRAMATTA DRY DOCKED FOR AM CAP HENDERSON WA: HMAS Parramatta has been dry docked to commence her major combat systems upgrade.
	GOVT HINTING AT MAJOR ARMY DEFUNDING CANBERRA: Prime Minister Albanese is openly hinting he plans to strip the Army of its combat capability
	ADV CAPE NATURALISTE DELIVERED HENDERSON WA: The third new build ECCPB patrol boat ADV Cape Naturaliste has been delivered to the RAN.
	E-NASAMS GROUND BASED AIR DEFENCE MOMENTUM AUSTRALIA: The first fully integrated vehicle mounted elements of Army's next generation E-NASAMS anti aircraft and missile defence systems will soon be delivered.
	SOC-AUST AOF EVOLUTION VIDEO AUSTRALIA: Video: Special Operations Commander Australia talks about the new direction Australian Spec Ops is going.
	SOC-AUST DEPRIORITISES COUNTER TERRORISM FOCUS AUSTRALIA: Special Operations Command - Australia will deprioritise Counter Terrorism and refocus on high intensity warfare operations under the latest Army reorganisation.
	US CONFIRMS RAAF HERC FLEET DOUBLING USA: The US Department of State has officially approved a doubling of the RAAF's Hercules fleet with new aircraft.
	SWEDEN ABANDONS NH-90 HELO SWEDEN: The Swedes will replace the NH-90 (MRH-90 in ADF service) with new UH-60M Blackhawks backing up the Aust Army's decision to do the same. Pic Jacek Wojcis
	RAAF's AP-3C(EW) ORIONS EXTENDED EDINBURGH SA: The RAAF's AP-3C(EW) Orion fleet has been extended to cover the MC-55A Peregrine delays.
	USAF BOMBER FACILITIES IN NT TINDAL: The ABC's sensationalist reporting of works at RAAF Tindal reveal nothing new, with the original aggreement signed in 2012 by PM Gillard and President Obama.
	EXPANDED FLEET OF NEW HERCS CONFIRMED CANBERRA: The Dept of Defence has confirmed the RAAF's inservice fleet of C-130J Hercs will be replaced by a bigger fleet of the latest C-130Js.
	RAN S100 S2 CAMCOPTER FOCFT INDIAN OCEAN: The RAN is leveraging Op Indo Pacific Endeavour to conduct First of Class Flight Trials for its Camcopter MTUAS.
	9TH (ARMOURED) BRIGADE ACTIVATED EDINBURGH SA: The Army has commenced its 2028 Army Objective Force reorganisation with the activation of the new heavy armoured 9th Brigade .
	RAAF C-27J SPARTAN COMMUNICATIONS UPGRADE AMBERLEY: The RAAF's fleet of C-27J Spartans will have secure communications systems installed under a new upgrade.
	DEFENCE FUNDING MAINTAINED CANBERRA: The Albanese Government has maintained the expanded Defence funding program but has announced few new initiatives.
	SPIKE LR2 MISSILE INBOUND CANBERRA: The first tranche of Israeli Spike LR2 missiles for the Australian Army's Boxer CRV Block IIs are inbound.
	MCX PERSONAL DEFENCE WEAPON DETAILS AUSTRALIA: The correct configuration and technical specification of the Australian Army's new 7.62x35mm MCX PDW to put to rest the wild rumours.
	FIJI AUSTRALIA STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT FIJI: Fiji and Australia have signed a Status of Forces Agreement to formalise the legal status of each other forces in each others country.
	FIRST KIWI BUSHMASTER PMVs SOON NEW ZEALAND: The first of the New Zealand Army's new Bushmaster 5.5 PMV-Ms is expected to be delivered shortly.
	INVESTIGATION INTO CHINA AIR COMBAT TRAINING CANBERRA: The Dept of Defence has launched an investigation to establish if any ex RAAF aircrew are involved in the training of Chinese PLAAF.
	HMNZS AOTEAROA RETURNS TO OPERATIONS EAST CHINA SEA: New Zealand's HMNZS Aotearoa is back at work refuelling partner warships in East Asia after a month in dry dock in Singapore.
	FIRST KF41 LYNX DELIVERED TO HUNGARY HUNGARY: The first production configuration KF41 Lynx complete with its advanced Australian made turret has been delivered.
	BOXER CRV CERTIFIED IOC BRISBANE: The Australian Army's new Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles have been Initial Operating Capability certified.
	SOME MOVEMENT ON ARMY'S APACHE BUY USA: Contracts for sub systems for the Australian Army's AH-64Ev6 Apaches have been signed but the Albanese Govt hasn't confirmed the chopper buy.
	155mm RDM ASSEGAI AMMO MID 2023 AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army will introduce its next gen 155mm RDM Assegai munitions into regimental service mid next year.
	4TH ECCPB PATROL BOAT LAUNCHED HENDERSON WA: The fourth Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat is in fit out at Austal in Western Australia after launch.
	RAN MISSILE CORVETTE FLEET? CANBERRA: The Government is exploring the potential of a large fleet of fast missile armed corvettes for the RAN.
	LOCKHEED MARTIN BACKS UH-60M BUY BRISBANE: Lockheed Martin has confirmed that it can still meet the Army's expedited Black Hawk buy if the Govt signs contracts.
	FIFTH ARMIDALE PATROL BOAT DECOMMISSIONS DARWIN: Another Armidale class Patrol Boat has been decommissioned from service in a ceremony at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin.
	TWO NEW LITHGOW 6.8mm RIFLE PROTOTYPES AUSTRALIA: Lithgow Arms has developed two advanced 6.8mm prototype battle rifle designs which will soon enter Australian Army trials.
	NEW SNIPER RIFLE TARGETING SUITE AUSTRALIA: We examine the next generation AI sniper rifle's advanced optical scope and digital accuracy support suite of sub systems.
	AUST ARMY'S NEW AUTO SHOTGUN AUSTRALIA: We take a look at the Army's next generation 12 gauge dual action Combat Shotgun and its high end accessories.
	AUST ARMY'S TOP SHELF NEW HANDGUN AUSTRALIA: The Army's next generation SIG Sauer P320 XCarry Pro is an advanced modern handgun at the cutting edge of pistol tech.
	AUSTRALIAN ARMY'S NEXT GEN SNIPER RIFLES AUSTRALIA: Two top shelf sniper rifles and an advanced digital optics, laser and ballistics computer are inbound to RAR sniper cells.
	ARMY ANNOUNCES GUCCI NEW SMALL ARMS AUSTRALIA: The Army has revealed an advanced line up of new subguns, sniper rifles, shotguns and a gucci new handgun for our Anzacs.
	NAVANTIA PRESENTS DDG OFFER CANBERRA: Navantia has formally presented its unsolicited offer to quickly build more destroyers for Australia to the Government.
	808 SQUADRON WILL FLY NEW MH-60Rs NSW: The RAN Fleet Air Arms inservice logistics support squadron will fly the new fleet of MH-60Rs.
	OPV5 ILLAWARRA KEEL LAYING HENDERSON WA: The keel laying ceremony for Arafura class OPV5 Illawarra has been conducted in Western Australia.
	ALBANESE GOVT REVIEWING BLACK HAWK BUY CANBERRA: The Minister of Defence has officially disclosed that he has authorised a 'review' of the previous govt's Black Hawk helicopter acquisition.
	1ST FUTURE FRIGATE DELIVERY DATE SCOTLAND: The Minister of Defence has reconfirmed the delayed delivery date of the first Hunter class Future Frigate.
	RAAF MC-55A PEREGRINE DELAY USA: The RAAF has announced that the first MC-55A Peregrine Electronic Warfare aircraft will be delivered a little late.
	ARMY PLANS TO FORWARD STAGE EQUIPMENT AUSTRALIA: Army is planning to remove significant quantities of equipment and weapons from units and permanently base it at major training areas.
	INTERGRATOR TUAS PRODUCTION UNDERWAY BRISBANE: The Australian Army's next generation Insitu Pacific Integrator TUAS is in production with IIS next year.
	SLIGHT CUT IN FINAL F-35A NUMBERS CANBERRA: A heavily redacted document released by the Government reveals the final number of F-35As to be acquired. Pic Jeff DeAth
	BOEING HATS EXPANDS AIRCREW OUTPUT NOWRA NSW: The contractor run Helicopter Air Training System is expanding aircrew output for the ADF's new helicopter fleets.
	AUSTRALIA'S FIRST MQ-4C TRITON BAMS UNVEILED PALMDALE USA: Australia's first MQ-4C Triton Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) unmanned aerial platform has been unveiled in a ceremony at Palmdale, California.
	NZ ARMY MRZR ARV IIS NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Army's new Polaris MRZRs are inservice with the Royal New Zealand Infantry Corps.
	RESTORING ARMY AIR MOBIITY KEY TEST OF MARLES CANBERRA: Restoring the Australian Army's air mobility by replacing the failed MRH-90 will be a key determinant of the Albanese Govt's defence credentials.
	USAF TO TRIAL MQ-28A UCAV USA: The US Air Force is trialling an Australian made MQ-28A Ghost Bat UCAV for its top secret Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
	RAN DDG HITS LAND TARGET WITH RGM-84L GUAM: An Australian Hobart class destroyer has hit a land target with a Harpoon missile for the first time.
	NEW F-35As FLY IN WILLIAMTOWN NSW: New RAAF F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters have been delivered to Williamtown.
	AUSTRALIA GIFTING BUSHMASTERS TO INDONESIA INDONESIA: Australia is gifting a significant fleet of Bushmaster PMVs to the Indonesian Army for peacekeeping ops.
	RAAF FLIGHTS INTO TOP SECRET USAF BASE NEVADA USA: RAAF airlifters having been quietly conducting flights into the USAF ultra secret 'Area 52' near Groom Lake.
	NZDF ACQUIRING MORE SUREFIRE SUPPRESSORS NEW ZEALAND: The NZDF and NZ Police are acquiring SureFire small arms suppression systems for their rifle systems.
	ADV RELIANT ENTERS SERVICE BRISBANE: The ADF's new Pacific Support Ship ADV Reliant has entered service after a flag raising ceremony in Brisbane on Wednesday.
	AUST GIFTS PAC750XLs TO PNGDF PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Australia is gifting additional extreme STOL aircraft to the PNGDF's Air Transport Wing.
	RAN SUBMARINERS TO TRAIN ON BRIT SSGNs UK: Aussie submariners will train on and eventually serve on British nuke SSGN submarines under an AUKUS arrangement.
	ELECTRONIC WARFARE BUSHMASTER USA: First image and tech details of the Australian Army's next generation Bushmaster based Electronic Warfare capability.
	RAAF B-21 ACQUISITION PRACTICALITY CANBERRA: The B-21's price and planned large production run may make it a good fit in the RAAF's force projection line up if US approval was possible.
	ADF RESUMES DISCRIMINATORY RECRUITMENT & PROMOTION CANBERRA: Defence Minister Richard Marles has resumed discrimatory recruitment and promotion within the ADF.
	MARLES THREATENS BLACK HAWK ACQUISITION CANBERRA: The Albanese Government's new Defence Minister Richard Marles has threatened the Australian Army's emergency Black Hawk helo acquisition.
	AUSTRALIAN ARMY UH-60M BLACK HAWK APPROVAL USA: The US State Department has approved a large Black Hawk acquisition for the Australian Army's two air mobility regiments.
	POSEIDON HIGH ALTITUDE TORPEDO CAPABILITY USA: The US Navy has approved the new HAAWC high altitude stand off torpedo capability for the Poseidon paving the way for the RAAF to acquire the weapon.
	PUSH TO BUILD MORE HOBART DDGs AUSTRALIA: The government will examine accepting Navantia Australia's offer to build additional Hobart class AWDs to fill possible capability gap.
	ANDURIL XLAUV READY IN 2023 AUSTRALIA: Anduril claims that it will complete the first of the RAN's XLAUV unmanned autonomous submarines next year.
	BUSHMASTER ePMV CAPABILITY AUSTRALIA: The Aust Army's prototype battery driven Bushmaster ePMV has extraordinary speed and offroad capability.
	RNZAF P-8A POSEIDON FIRST FLIGHT USA: The lead aircraft in New Zealand's P-8A Poseidon acquisition has completed its first flight.
	3RAR D.O.G. TEAM OFF TO UK SINGLETON: 3RAR's victorious Duke of Gloucesters Cup 2022 team is off to the United Kingdom to represent the Australian Army.
	SL40 STANDALONE STOCK INSERVICE AUSTRALIA: The new Lithgow Arms SL40 Standalone Stock module is now in service across Army's close combat elements.
	5RAR MOVES TO LITTORAL OPS DARWIN: 5RAR's transition from motorised infantry battalion to Littoral Manoeuvre battalion is underway.
	TOP SECRET TECH USED AT BLACK FLAG USA: The RAAF was involved in highly classified next gen technology validation during Ex Black Flag at Nellis AFB in Nevada back in May.
	BATTERY POWERED BUSHMASTER TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATOR ADELAIDE: The Australian Army has revealed a battery powered Bushmaster ePMV techology demonstrator prototype.
	STEEL CUT FOR SIXTH ARAFURA OPV HENDERSON WA: Work on the sixth Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessel has commenced in Western Australia.
	AN/ALQ-249 INC 1 JAMMER ENTERS USN SERVICE USA: The RAAF's IIS of the AN/ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer - Mid Band is imminent with the first systems delivered to the US Navy.
	RAN ACCEPTS ADV CAPE PERON HENDERSON WA: The RAN has accepted the second of eight new Evolved Cape class Patrol Boats from builder Austal.
	BRIT OPV NT RESUPPLY DARWIN: The permanently deployed Brit OPV HMS Spey has followed sister ship HMS Tamar to conduct a resupply visit to Australia.
	FIRST LOCALLY PRODUCED 155mm ROUNDS MARYBOROUGH QLD: The first Australian manufactured 155mm Rheinmetall Nioa Munitions Assegai artillery projectiles have rolled off the assembly line in Queensland.
	ARMY TO INCREASE COOPERATION WITH TNI INDONESIA: The Chief of Army has stated that the Australian Army will expand its training with the Indonesian armed forces.
	GOVT LAUNCHES 'REVIEW' FREEZING REARMAMENT PROJECTS CANBERRA: Prime Minister Albanese has launched yet another 'defence review' effectively freezing the major ADF rearmament program underway.
	HMAS PARRAMATTA RETURNS SYDNEY HARBOUR: HMAS Parramatta has returned to Fleet Base East after her southeast and northeast Asia deployment and Chinese military harrassment.
	MARTIN BAKER EJECTION SEAT ISSUE AUSTRALIA: The RAAF has not yet announced any groundings in the wake of the ejection seat CAD fault discovery. Pic Ian Hitchcock
	RAN SUBMARINERS TRAIN ON UK NUKE SUB COURSES UNITED KINGDOM: Australians have commenced training within British Royal Navy nuclear submarine propulsion courses.
	FIRST RNZAF P-8A POSEIDON ROLLS OUT USA: The first of the RNZAF's new P-8A Poseidon MMMAs has rolled off the Boeing assembly line in the USA.
	RAAF ACQUISITION OF AGM-158B JASSM-ER APPROVED USA: The US State Department has approved a large tranche of advanced JASSM-ER missiles for the RAAF.
	NEW MOBILE AESAR RADARS FOR RAAF CANBERRA: The RAAF is acquiring a next generation CEA Technologies long range radar system.
	77 SQN AT RAAF TOWNSVILLE TOWNSVILLE: The RAAF's 77 Squadron and its F-35A Lightning IIs is temporarily rebased at RAAF Townsville.
	RNZN UPGRADED ANZAC VIDEO NEW ZEALAND: Video: Official RNZN video revealing the new systems and capabilities of the upgraded Anzac frigates.
	SWEDEN HATES NH/MRH-90 TOO SWEDEN: Sweden has threatened to follow the Australian Defence Force's lead and join Norway in dumping the problematic underperforming NH/MRH-90 helicopter.
	ADF SEEKS NEW JTAC AIRCRAFT AUSTRALIA: Defence has released an RFI for new light attack aircraft and simulators to train Aussie JTACs.
	ARAFURA OPV CREW TRAINING WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Crew training for the first Arafura class OPV has commenced at Fleet Base West HMAS Stirling.
	ARMY ELECTRONIC WARFARE EXPANSION AUSTRALIA: Army is expanding its EW capability with more high fidelity Electronic Warfare systems to detect and jam enemy threats.
	JOINT AUST/US SPY SATELLITE LAUNCH NEW ZEALAND: A joint US National Reconnaissance Office & Australian Defence Force surveillance satellite was launched from NZ.
	MORE B-2A STEALTH BOMBERS AT AMBERLEY AMBERLEY QLD: Two additional US Air Force Stealth Bombers flew into RAAF Amberley yesterday. Pic Aviation Studio
	B-2A SPIRIT BOMBERS AT AMBERLEY AMBERLEY QLD: Two US Air Force Stealth Bombers flew into RAAF Amberley this afternoon. Pic Aviation Studio
	HMNZS TE MANA RETURNS HOME NEW ZEALAND: The RNZN's HMNZS Te Mana has returned to Devonport Naval Base in Auckland after completing her FCSUP upgrade.
	RAN RGM-184A NSM MISSILE CONTRACTS NORWAY: The RAN's fast tracked next gen Anti Ship Missile acquisition is underway with contracts for initial systems finalised.
	NEW WA ENGINEERING REGIMENT RAISED WESTERN AUSTRALIA: The Army has established a new Engineering Regiment in Western Australia to support the major land combat expansion underway.
	HMAS ARARAT DECOMMISSIONED DARWIN NT: The RAN Armidale class Patrol Boat HMAS Ararat was decommissioned from service over the weekend.
	GUARDIAN PB EXHAUST ISSUE AUSTRALIA: Defence has detected a potential technical fault with the Guardian class Patrol Boats gifted to Pacific nations.
	NEW RAAF F-35A PRODUCTION USA: Four more RAAF F-35A Lightning IIs are flying in Texas ahead of their handover to Australia in the near future.
	NEW US ARMY LIGHT TANK USA: The US Army is introducing an entirely new light tank to support its Infantry Brigade Combat Teams in close combat.
	USAF LANCERS OVER DARWIN DARWIN NT: Two USAF B-1B Lancer heavy bombers briefly operated out of RAAF Darwin during Ex Diamond Storm 2022.
	CONTROVERSIAL CDF CAMPBELL EXTENDED CANBERRA: The Albanese Government has extended the tenure of controversial Chief of Defence Force General Angus Campbell.
	ARMY INTEGRATOR TUAS OPCON TOWNSVILLE: The Australian Army's has commenced preliminary training for the introduction of the next generation Integrator Tactical Unmanned Aerial System.
	TWO ADDITIONAL CH-47F CHINOOKS DELIVERED TOWNSVILLE: The Australian Army's Chinook fleet has expanded with the delivery of new helicopters to Townsville.
	US APPROVES AGM-88E2 FOR RAAF USA: The US Government has approved the latest AGM-88E2 AARGM-E2 missiles for use on the RAAF's Growler Airborne Electronic Attack aircraft.
	M252A1 81mm MORTAR OPCON AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army's partial transition to the new 81mm Mortar System is advancing towards completion.
	PACIFIC SUPPORT VESSEL INBOUND PACIFIC OCEAN: The new Pacific Support Vessel ADV Reliant is inbound to Fleet Base East with operational deployment later this year.
	RUMOURS - LAND 400 PHASE 3 SLASHED CANBERRA: Mainstream media is reporting that the Albanese Government is preparing to slash Army's key Project Land 400/3 AFV buy.
	ADV OTWAY DEPLOYS TO DARWIN DARWIN: The first of the RAN's next generation patrol boats has deployed to the Northern Territory.
	US GOVT LEGISLATION FOR RAN SSGN TRAINING USA: The Congressional AUKUS working group has tabled legislation authorising nuclear submarine training for RAN officers.
	TRACKED 'BOXER' COMBAT VEHICLE FRANCE: German tank legend KMW has released a new 'Tracked Boxer' platform that integrates the Boxer CRV mission modules in service with the Australian Army.
	NORWAY DITCHES FRENCH HELO NORWAY: The Norwegian Navy has followed Australia's lead and has withdrawn the NH90 from service. And, it also wants its money back.
	$830 MILLION FRENCH SUB TERMINATION PAYMENT CANBERRA: The Albanese Government has approved a French demand for a $830 million termination payment for the never designed Attack class subs.
	US NAVY MQ-4C TESTING PROGRESSES USA: The RAAF's MQ-4C Triton BAMS acquisition is regaining momentum after the US Navy resumed its own introduction into service testing.
	VIRGINIA CLASS SSGN BUY CANBERRA: The former Government was negotiating to buy two new Virginia class nuclear submarines directly from the US production line.
	A44-223 DAMAGE REPORT REVEALED CANBERRA: The ADF Defence Flight Safety Bureau report into the December 2020 Super Hornet ejection at Amberley has been revealed.
	FIRST eNASAMS LAUNCHERS IN AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE: The first eNASAMS cannister launchers have arrived in Australia ahead of their entry into Australian Army service.
	GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO SSGN CANBERRA: The new Defence Minister has stated that the Government's highest priority is the introduction of a nuclear powered submarine fleet.
	WRECKED SAMOAN GPB TO BE REPLACED CANBERRA: Australia will fund the replacement of the almost brand new Samoa Police Service patrol boat wrecked in 2021.
	HMNZS TE MANA DEPARTS CANADA CANADA: The Royal New Zealand Navy over budget and over schedule upgrade is finally over with HMNZS Te Mana bound for home.
	MARLES SWORN IN AS MINISTER OF DEFENCE CANBERRA: Prime Minister Albanese has appointed Chinese Communist Party apologist Richard Marles as Minister of Defence.
	RAAF F-35A COUNT HITS 50 WILLIAMTOWN NSW: At least two new F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters have joined the RAAF fleet.
	M57 ATACMS MOD TACTICAL BALLISTIC MISSILE USA: The Australian Army's acquisition of the M142 HIMARS is also an acquisition of the M57 ATACMS MOD ballistic missile which changes everything.
	ARMY ACQUIRES M142 HIMARS USA: The US Army has approved a major acquisition of M142 HIMARS and guided rockets and missiles for the Australian Army.
	LAVARACK OPERATIONAL TRAINING FACILITY TOWNSVILLE QLD: A new Operational Training Facility has opened at Lavarack Barracks enabling inhouse digitally supported non lethal munitions urban training.
	STALWART COMPLETES FIRST RAS PACIFIC OCEAN: The RAN's new tanker HMAS Stalwart has completed her first operational refuelling of an RAN warship at sea.
	NEW GOVT WILL MAINTAIN DEFENCE SETTINGS CANBERRA: The new Prime Minister has stated his Government will maintain current defence policy settings, but has already promised a new review.
	UKRAINE WAR MAY DELAY AUSSIE M1A2s USA: Russia's invasion of Ukraine looks set to complicate the Australian Army's transition to next gen Abrams MBTs.
	MORE MQ-28A UCAV FUNDING AUSTRALIA: The Government has announced a major increase in funding for the MQ-28A combat drone and seven new airframes.
	NEW RAAF LRIP14 F-35As FLYING IN USA TEXAS USA: The first of 15 new RAAF LRIP14 Lightning IIs have been photographed flying out of Lockheed Martin in Texas.
	RAN FUNDS THREE AUV PROGRAMS AUSTRALIA: The RAN is involved in three separate very high tech Autonomous Undersea Vehicle development programs.
	EOS R400M RWS FOR LCM8 REPLACEMENT AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army's next generation landing craft will be armed with the EOS R400-Marine Naval Remote Weapons Station.
	UNMANNED PATROL BOAT TRIALS AUSTRALIA: The Royal Australian Navy will modify a decommissioned ACPB to conduct autonomous and remotely piloted surface warship technology trials.
	US BULK FUEL STORAGE AT TINDAL TINDAL NT: The US Navy is building a 6 million litre fuel farm at RAAF Tindal under the Australia/US Force Posture Initiative.
	LOST MH-60R ROMEO TO BE REPLACED CANBERRA: The PM's reconfirmation of the AH-64Ev6 Apache and additional MH-60R Romeo acquisitions also announced the replacement of the MH-60R lost in 2021.
	FIRST LOOK AT RAAF's MC-55A PEREGRINE GEORGIA USA: One of the RAAF's highly classified MC-55A Peregrine's has been photographed by Plane Spotters in the USA. Pic Aaron Perlupe
	RIM-162 ESSM BLOCK II ENTERS RAN SERVICE AUSTRALIA: The RAN RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile Block II introduction into service is underway in Australia.
	HUNTER FFG CLOSE DEFENCE GUNS AUSTRALIA: The RAN's next generation Hunter class Future Frigates will be armed with multiple Israeli Rafael Typhoon Mk 30C gun systems.
	ARMY QUALIFICATION & TRAINING CRISIS AUSTRALIA: Two and a half years of back to back pandemic and disaster relief ops, IGADF outcomes and politicisation has resulted in serious Army skill qualification and validation shortcomings.
	US NUKE SUB EXPEDITIONARY REARMAMENT FLEET BASE WEST: The RAN has quietly validated its ability to rearm US Navy nuclear submarines during an Ex in WA.
	51RNQR REGIONAL SUPPORT CRAFT TORRES STRAIT: The new Regional Support Craft has entered service with 51RNQR to conduct patrols from Thursday Island.
	RAN S100 S2 CAMCOPTER ACQUISITION AUSTRALIA: The RAN will acquire a large fleet of new Schiebel S100 S2 Maritime Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems under Project Sea 129.
	HMAS MAITLAND DECOMMISSIONED DARWIN NT: The RAN has decommissioned its second Armidale class Patrol Boat at a ceremony in Darwin Harbour.
	US NUKE SSG DOCKS IN WA ROCKINGHAM WA: A US Navy nuclear powered submarine has returned to Fleet Base West for the first time since the pandemic commenced.
	NZDF SELLS 22 NZLAV GUN CARS NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand has sold off 20 percent of its modern armoured fighting vehicle fleet to the Chilean Marine Corps.
	AN/ALQ-249/1 NEXT GENERATION JAMMER IIS USA: Preliminary personnel qualification ahead of the RAAF's introduction of the game changing Next Generation Jammer for the Growler fleet has commenced.
	USMC F-35Bs FOR PITCH BLACK 2022 AUSTRALIA: In a first, the US Marine Corps will deploy a contingent of F-35B Lightnings to the Northern Territory for Exercise Pitch Black 22.
	HMAS TOOWOOMBA RELAUNCHED AFTER UPGRADE HENDERSON WA: HMAS Toowoomba has completed the dry dock phase of her AMCAP upgrade and is set to commence sea and harbour trials.
	US ARMY SELECTS NGSW RIFLE & MG USA: The US Army has announced the selection of its Next Generation Squad Weapons to replace the M4 and M249 SAW.
	TWO ADDITIONAL ECCPBS FOR RAN HENDERSON WA: The RAN will acquire two additional Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats for its expanded sovereignty enforcement fleet.
	NEXT GEN SNIPER & CLOSE COMBAT WEAPONS APPROVED AUSTRALIA: The Army's new sniper rifles, pistols, ultra compacts, PDWs, shotguns and combat knives have been approved but not publicly revealed.
	JASSM-ER & LRASM WILL REVOLUTIONISE RAAF AUSTRALIA: The RAAF's next gen long range missiles will transform Australia's ability to smash an opponent from a distance.
	ARMY INTRODUCING AMCU CAP AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is rolling out a new baseball style AMCU camouflage cap as an alternative field dress head wear.
	PACIFIC SUPPORT VESSEL ACQUIRED CANARY ISLANDS: The Department of Defence has acquired an advanced Offshore Support Ship as the Pacific Support Vessel.
	F/A-18F A44-223 BACK IN SERVICE AMBERLEY QLD: The RAAF Super Hornet involved in the crew ejection back in 2020 has returned to service.
	RUMOURED LAND 400/3 IFV CUTS CANBERRA: Mainstream media is reporting rumours that Army's premier armoured vehicle upgrade program is facing cuts and rescheduling.
	LONG RANGE STRIKE MISSILES & SMART SEA MINES INBOUND CANBERRA: The ADF is tooling up fast, with expedited long range stand off air and sea launched missiles and advanced smart mines.
	REPLACEMENT EA-18G GROWLER CANBERRA: An EA-18G Growler is being acquired to restore the RAAF's Growler based Airborne Electronic Attack capability.
	RAAF MQ-9B TUAS CANCELLED CANBERRA: The RAAF's impending acquisition of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian Reaper derivitive armed drone has been cancelled.
	BUSHMASTERS BOUND FOR UKRAINE CANBERRA: Australia will airlift Bushmaster PMVs to Poland after a direct request from the Ukranian President for the combat proven armour.
	THIRD UKRAINE MILITARY AID PACKAGE CANBERRA: Australia will provide a third military aid package to Ukraine to assist in its defence against the Russian invasion.
	RAAF KC-30A IN JAPAN FOR TRIALS TOKYO: A RAAF KC-30A has deployed to Japan to conduct inflight refuelling trials with the Japanese JASDF.
	US NAVY RENEWS MQ-4C TRITON REQUESTS USA: The US Navy has resumed MQ-4C Triton requests, potentially stabilising the RAAF's acquisition of the HALE surveillance drone.
	REDBACK AS21 VIDEO GEELONG VIC: VIDEO Hanwha Defense Australia has released a video showing the AS21 Redback's case to win Project Land 400 Phase 3.
	CANADA SELECTS F-35 LIGHTNING CANADA: Canada has resellected the F-35 Lightning II seven years and over a billion dollars after cancelling its original requirement for advanced 5th gen aircraft.
	US COMMITMENT TO 6.8mm EXPANDS USA: The US Army is seeking options to rechamber its existing 7.62mm machine guns to the new 6.8 General Purpose round, further evidence that it is serious about saying goodbye to 5.56 and 7.62mm.
	B-2A STEALTH BOMBER AT AMBERLEY AMBERLEY QLD: An advanced USAF Stealth Bomber has joined the recent US Air Force activity at the Queensland RAAF base.
	RAN ACCEPTS ECCPB ADV CAPE OTWAY HENDERSON WA: The RAN has accepted its first Evolved Cape class Patrol Boat ADV Cape Otway from builder Austal.
	DEFENCE SPACE COMMAND COMMENCES OPS FAIRBAIRN ACT: The RAAF's Defence Space Command commenced operations today, managing Australia's exo atmospheric military operations.
	LOYAL WINGMAN UCAV DESIGNATED MQ-28A AMBERLEY: The Boeing/RAAF developed Loyal Wingman ATS advanced UCAV has been officially designated as the MQ-28A Ghost Bat at a ceremony today.
	RNZAF P-8A BUILD GAINS MOMENTUM USA: New Zealand's acquisition of the P-8A Poseidon is gaining momentum with two airframes under assembly ahead of entering service next year.
	ADF MUNITIONS DELIVERIES COMPROMISED HIGH SEAS: Deliveries of ADF munitions and weapons system have been compromised by the sanctions on Russia which includes bans on Russian seafarers.
	US & UK NUKE SUBS SUPPORT ROCKINGHAM WA: The RAN's Fleet Base West will be expanded as a major operational support centre for US Navy and Royal Navy nuclear submarines.
	RNZN SELLS TWO IPVs NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand is selling two of its problematic Lake class Inshore Patrol Vessels after decommissioning them early in 2019.
	SAFRAN DTCS TARGETING SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is acquiring advanced man portable digital multispectral target surveillance and grid reference generation systems for JTACs and JFOs.
	HUNTSMAN FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM NORWAY: Contracts for the Australian Army's future Huntsman Self Propelled Artillery System digital command and fire control systems have been finalised.
	ARMY SELECT INSITU INTEGRATOR TUAS CANBERRA: The long endurance Insitu Integrator will replace Army's combat proven RQ-7B Shadow 200 TUAS from next year.
	LAND 400 PHASE 3 DECISION IMMINENT CANBERRA: The announcement of which AFV has won the Land 400/3 contract is imminent with one mainstream media outlet claiming it has inside info and has named a 'winner'.
	MAJOR ADF PERSONNEL EXPANSION CANBERRA: The Australian Defence Force will undergo the largest personnel expansion in almost 60 years as the security situation deteriorates.
	NEW M1A2C WILL BE US ARMY SPEC CANBERRA: The Australian Army's next generation Abrams will be all but identical to the latest US Army Abrams MBTs.
	TE MANA IN FINAL SEA TRIALS CANADA: New Zealand's second Anzac frigate HMNZS Te Mana is completely upgraded and undergoing final trials before sailing for home.
	INTERIM BMS COMMAND & CONTROL ENTERS SERVICE TOWNSVILLE: 3 Brigade headquarters, signals and joint fires specialists have been trained on the new Interim - Battle Management System.
	NEW EAST COAST NAVAL BASE CANBERRA: The Government has announced a shortlist of three locations for a new major Royal Australian Navy base to support surface fleet and submarine operations.
	SECOND EVOLVED CAPE CLASS PBG LAUNCHED HENDERSON WA: Another Evolved Cape class Patrol Boat for the RAN has been launched by Austal Australia in WA.
	HAWKEI PMV-L ACCEPTANCE DELAYS BENDIGO VIC: Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicle - Light entry into service has been delayed by the Anti Lock Braking System issue fix implementation.
	LAND 4100 STRIKEMASTER RGM-184A NSM AUSTRALIA: Kongsberg has developed the Bushmaster mounted Naval Strike Missile mobile launcher for the Aussie Army's Project Land 4100.
	AUSTRALIA TO FUND UKRAINIAN WEAPONS AUSTRALIA: Australia will donate significant sums to the NATO led fund to buy new weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
	ARMY ACQUIRES TYPE 163 LASER TARGET DESIGNATOR AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is acquiring the advanced lightweight Leonardo Type 163 Laser Target Designator for JTACs and JFOs.
	RAAF UPGRADE'S AIRLIFTER MISSILE DEFENCE USA: The US Government has approved an upgrade of the missile defence systems on RAAF airlifters and tankers to the latest configuration.
	HANWHA FACTORY TO BE BUILT AT AVALON GEELONG: The new factory to buid the Army's next gen 155mm Self Propelled Howitzers is being built at Avalon Airport.
	RAAF TO RETAIN & UPGRADE HAWK 127 AUSTRALIA: The RAAF has opted to upgrade its Hawk 127+ Lead In Fighter Trainers rather than replace them with a new fast jet trainer.
	FOUR NEW F-35A LIGHTNINGS WILLIAMTOWN NSW: Four new F-35A Lightnings fresh off the assembly line are being delivered to Williamtown for the RAAF fleet.
	RAAF DEFENDS F-35A FLEET AUSTRALIA: The Chief of Air Force's has aggressively rejected claims made in mainstream media about RAAF F-35A availability after an official flying hour reduction.
	HEAVY ARMOUR RELEVANCE AUSTRALIA: Despite all the talk to the contrary, Russia, Ukraine and NATO have all opted for heavy armour and armoured artillery as their primary provocation/defence/deterrence tools in the face off in Ukraine.
	HANWHA AUST TO SUPPORT REDBACK US ARMY BID AUSTRALIA: Hanwha Defense Australia will play a direct role in support of the Oshkosh/Hanwha bid to replace the US Army's M2 Bradley IFV.
	HUNTER CLASS SDR REVIEW COMPLETE OSBORNE SA: The Hunter class Future Frigate Systems Design Review is complete allowing Project Sea 5000 to progress to the Preliminary Design Review at last.
	USAF MOVES ON WEDGETAIL USA: The USAF is following in the RAAF's footsteps and has formally released an RFI which is likely to result in an urgent E-7 Wedgetail acquisition.
	ADF PILOT TRAINING SYSTEM FINAL ACCEPTANCE AUSTRALIA: The final components of the ADF's joint Pilot Training System have achieved formal acceptance by the Dept of Defence.
	RAAF F-35A LIGHTNING II DEVELOPMENTS AUSTRALIA: The RAAF's F-35A fleet is expanding with new capabilities added now that it has assumed the Australian air defence mission. Pic Adams Aero Pix
	AGM-179 JAGM ENTERS USMC SERVICE USA: The USMC has completed trials of the new AGM-179 JAGM missile on its AH-1Z Viper gunship helicopters ahead of a decision on force level fielding.
	IFC4 CONFIG MQ-4C TRITON ENTERS SERVICE USA: Finally some positive outcomes in the RAAF'S MQ-4C Triton drone saga with the US Navy resuming acceptance of final configuration airframes.
	HUNTER CLASS FFG DESIGN ISSUES OSBORNE SA: A leaked official engineering report has revealed extremely troubling issues in the design and engineering of the Future Frigates.
	ARMY'S NEW AIR DEFENCE MISSILES INBOUND WOODSIDE SA: Army's introduction of the advanced eNASAMS surface to air missile system remains on track despite pandemic complications.
	INDONESIA BUYS RAFALE FLEET - MAYBE? INDONESIA: Indonesia has confirmed it has signed contracts for Rafale fighters but is waiting on finance approval.
	NEW LITHGOW ARMS FACTORY LITHGOW NSW: Construction of the new high tech Lithgow Arms factory able to produce the ADF's advanced future small arms is about to commence.
	AUGMENTED C-130J's FIRST RECON OP TONGA: The RAAF's Litening Pod augmented C-130J Hercules completed its first official overseas operational mission in support of the Tonga volcano HADR.
	ANOTHER SCATHING GERMAN TIGER & NH90 REPORT GERMANY: The German Bundeswehr has tabled another scathing report on its versions of the Tiger ARH and NH-90 (MRH-90) helicopters.
	USAF BULK FUEL DEPOT WORK BEGINS DARWIN: Work on the USAF's massive strategic bulk fuel storage facility at East Arm io Darwin's fringe has commenced.
	RAAF P-8A POSEIDONS DAMAGED EDINBURGH SA: A significant proportion of the RAAF's advanced P-8A fleet was damaged in a severe storm last year.
	RAAF C-130J HERCULES UPGRADE RICHMOND NSW: The RAAF is undertaking a block upgrade of its C-130J Hercules fleet with the first aircraft upgrade already complete.
	LCM8 REPLACEMENT PROJECT HALTED THEN RESUMED CANBERRA: UPDATED The Department of Defence withdrew and then almost immediately reissued its program to replace the Australian Army's venerable war worn LCM8 Landing Craft.
	US ARMY SELECTS XM157 NGSW - FIRE CONTROL USA: The US Army has selected the XM157 NGSW-FC ahead of its selection of the M-4A1 carbine and M249 SAW replacement combat weapons with advanced 6.8mm small arms.
	HE448 PROGRAMMABLE MULTIPURPOSE 84mm ROUND SWEDEN: The next gen HE448 expanded lethality multi purpose programmable round for the 84mm M4 Multi Role Weapons System has been operationally certified.
	C-27J SPARTAN REVISED FMR & FOC AMBERLEY: The RAAF's fleet of C-27J Spartans are aiming at a mid year FMR and FOC after being rebaselined as lower tier Light Tactical Fixed Wing airlifters.
	AIR 7000 UNDER 'FUNDAMENTAL REVIEW' CANBERRA: The Department of Defence is conducting a 'fundamental review' of the already underway MQ-4C Triton Broad Area Maritime Surveillance acquisition due to US Navy repositioning.
	AUSTRALIA JAPAN RECIPROCAL ACCESS SIGNED CANBERRA: Australia and Japan have formalised the Reciprocal Access Agreement that allows both nations military access to each other's facilities.
	HMAS BALLARAT AMCAP UPGRADE HENDERSON WA: HMAS Ballarat has entered the Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program upgrade in Western Australia.
	ARMY'S NEXT GEN BLACK HAWKS USA: The Army's next generation 'latest version' Black Hawks are a far more sophisticated platform than the now retired S-70As that hauled our Diggers around Timor Leste back in the day.
	HMNZS TE MANA STILL STUCK IN CANADA CANADA: The RNZN's HMNZS Te Mana is still stuck in Canada due to pandemic and contractual disputes months after her upgrade engineering was completed.
	GBU-53/B SDB2 OPERATIONAL USA: The USAF has employed the cutting edge GBU-53/B accellerating the RAAF's introduction of the advanced Precision Guided Munition.
	AIRBUS DENIES MRH-90 REPLACEMENT FRANCE: Senior French Airbus executives are directly contradicting the Australian Defence Minister, claiming that no decision to replace the disastrous MRH-90 with the UH-60M Black Hawk has been made.
	FIRST ECCPB SEA TRIALS OFF WA HENDERSON WA: The first of the RAN's interim Evolved Cape class Patrol Boats is currently undergoing contractor sea trials off Perth.
	MRH-90 FMR FOC DELAYS CANBERRA: The Australian Army and RAN's doomed MRH-90 helicopters Final Material Release and Final Operational Capability are delayed again.
	LARGE ARMY AGM-114R2 HELLFIRE II BUY USA: The US Government has approved a very large quantity of the latest Hellfire II laser guided missiles for the Australian Army's helicopters.
	ARMY TOOLS UP NEW HEAVY COMBAT BRIGADE CANBERRA: Contracts for new Huntsman Self Propelled Howitzers and approvals for new M1A2C Abrams, M1150 Armoured Breacher Vehicles, M1074 Joint Assault Bridges and additional M88A2 Hercules are paving the way for the new South Australian based heavy combat brigade.
	HMAS SIRIUS DECOMMISSIONING ROCKINGHAM WA: The RAN's massive underway oiler HMAS Sirius will be withdrawn from service tomorrow after 15 years supporting the fleet.
	ARAFURA OPV OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED OSBORNE SA: The RAN has officially launched Nuship Arafura, the first of class OPVs at a ceremony at Osborne, South Australia.
	ARAFURA OPV GUN CANCELLED OSBORNE SA: The RAN has cancelled the original prime gun system for the Arafura class OPVs and is seeking a more capable alternative.
	HOBART DESTROYER AEGIS SYSTEM UPGRADE CANBERRA: Lockheed Martin Australia has been appointed primary agent for the upgrade of the Hobart DDGs to Aegis Baseline 9 capability.
	SELF PROPELLED HOWITZER CONTRACT SIGNED MELBOURNE: The Australian Army has finalised the contract for its next generation Hanwha tracked artillery guns and armoured vehicles.
	CLASSIC BLACK HAWKS RETIRED HOLSWORTHY: The Australian Army has quietly retired its inservice S-70A Black Hawks on the same day the new Black Hawk acquisition was announced.
	NEW BLACK HAWKS FOR ARMY CANBERRA: The Australian Army will acquire a large fleet of new UH-60 Black Hawks to replace the problematic MRH90 TTH.
	SUPPLY CLASS AOR TROPICAL FOCFT CORAL SEA: Navy has conducted tropical First of Class Flight Trials on its Supply class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment off North Queensland.
	TOP END LIGHTNING IN OPS TINDAL NT: The Department of Defence has revealed a few details of the F-35A Lightning IIs assumption of the key northern air defence mission.
	LYNX & REDBACK IFV AMPHIB COMPATIBILITY TRIALS SYDNEY HARBOUR: Video: The Land 400 Phase 3 trials confirmed both the Redback and Lynx AFVs were compatible with the RAN's amphibious ships and landing craft.
	AH-64Ev6 APACHE ACQUISITION TIMELINE AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army has revealed the timeline for its transition from the old Tiger ARH to the advanced AH-64Ev6 Apache Guardian gunship helo.
	AUSSIE 155mm M795 PRODUCTION BENALLA VIC: Local production of the 155mm M795 high explosive fragmentation artillery shell will commence early next year.
	HMAS SIRIUS COMPLETES FINAL MISSION FLEET BASE WEST WA: The RAN's underway oiler HMAS Sirius has returned to base for the last time after completing her final mission.
	AUSSIE MADE BLU-111 BOMB UNIT ENTERS SERVICE WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The RAAF has introduced the new Aussie made 217kg BLU-111 (Aus) B/B G.P. Bomb Unit into service on its combat aircraft.
	TOP END LIGHTNING IIs TINDAL NT: 75 Squadron is re equipping with the cutting edge F-35A Lightning II after the retirement of the final F/A-18HUG 'classic' Hornets.
	ARMY AVIATION COMMAND ACTIVATED AUSTRALIA: Army Aviation Command has assumed administrative and capability delivery responsibility for all of Army's helicopters and Tactical UAVs.
	HMAS PERTH RETURNS TO RAN FLEET BASE WEST WA: HMAS Perth has returned to RAN control after an extraordinary five year dry docking due to crewing issues and the AMCAP upgrade.
	RAAF RETIRES THE CLASSIC HORNET WILLIAMTOWN: The RAAF has officially retired its long serving and combat proven F/A-18 'classic' Hornet fleet with a small ceremony at RAAF Williamtown.
	RAAF SHOPPING FOR MORE NEW HERCS UNITED KINGDOM: Reports that the RAAF is negotiating for a much larger new build Hercules fleet have emerged from well placed sources.
	FINAL AUTONOMOUS OCCV DELIVERED AUSTRALIA: The last of autonomous 20 M-113AS4 Optionally Crewed Combat Vehicles has been delivered to the Australian Army for its robotics trials.
	MORE RAAF F-35As DELIVERED WILLIAMTOWN NSW: New RAAF F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters have flown in from the USA with more expected very soon. Pic Jeff De Ath
	INDONESIA ORDERS TWO A400M ATLAS AIRLIFTERS INDONESIA: Indonesia has ordered a small fleet of the huge Airbus A400M Atlas airlifter to augment its air transport capacity.
	AUSTRALIAN EXPEDITIONARY FAST TRANSPORTS AUSTRALIA: No foreign design Pacific Support Ship would be half as impressive to our Pacific Island neighbours as an all Aussie sovereign Expeditionary Fast Transport.
	ARMY ACQUIRES JAEGER-C HUNTER KILLER BOT BRISBANE: The Australian Army is acquiring a fleet of Aussie made GaardTech Jaeger-C AI driven Autonomous Ground Combat Robots to trial long range/long endurance hunter killer missions.
	NEXT GEN SOVEREIGN 6.8mm RIFLE LITHGOW: The Australian Army and Thales Lithgow Arms are developing an all Aussie next generation advanced 6.8mm combat rifle that fires an unconventional high lethality round.
	FIRST LUFTWAFFE DEPLOYMENT TO AUSTRALIA GERMANY: The German military has confirmed it will deploy a significant air element to Australia next year for Exercise Pitch Black 22.
	AOR STALWART COMMISSIONING ROCKINGHAM WA: The RAN's second Supply class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment Stalwart will be officially commissioned into service on November 13.
	EOS INTEGRATES LASER INTO T2000 TURRET CANBERRA: Aussie evolved weapons maker EOS Defence Systems has integrated a High Energy Laser Counter UAS/Counter Loitering Munition self defence system to its advanced T2000 turret.
	RAAF F-35A COUNTERMEASURES DEPLOYMENT WILLIAMTOWN: Aviation photographer Glen Greathead has captured an F-35A IRCM flare deployment, possibly the first time that an Aussie Lightning has been snapped using its advanced survivability systems.
	ARMY TRANSITION TO M252A1 MORTAR IMMINENT AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army's pandemic delayed migration from its legacy F2 to the new M252A1 81mm Mortar System is finally getting serious.
	FRENCH LED TIGER MARK 3 UPGRADE FALTERS FRANCE: The Australian Army's wisdom in deciding to retire its problematic Tiger helos in favour of new Apaches has been validated with Germany delaying joining up while shopping around for US gunships.
	75 SQN TO RETAIN NT AIR DEFENCE ROLE IN 2022 TINDAL NT: 75 Squadron will conduct its transition to the F-35A Lightning in place at RAAF Tindal and maintain the primary northern air defence mission according to a RAAF response to A&NZD questions.
	LOYAL WINGMAN FLIGHT TESTING PROGRAM WOOMERA: Video: The RAAF and Boeing have two BATS Loyal Wingman flying trials missions out of RAAF Woomera in the central desert as the program gains speed.
	LIGHT SPEC OPS HELO DECISION DUE CANBERRA: A final decision on which helicopter will fulfill SOCAust's Light Special Operations Aviation Capability requirement should be announced soon if the program schedule is to be maintained.
	ASPI CALLS FOR URGENT WARSHIP BUILDS CANBERRA: The Australian Strategic Policy Institute is calling for urgent redirection of Defence efforts to build more warships rapidly.
	BOEING ATS LOYAL WINGMAN PRODUCTION FISHERMANS BEND VIC: Boeing Australia is moving rapidly through the production of the RAAF Loyal Wingman fleet at its advanced facility in Melbourne.
	RAN NUCLEAR SUB PREFERENCES CANBERRA: The Department of Defence revealed a few of its preferences for the future nuclear submarine for the RAN in recent Senate hearings.
	HX40M DRIVERLESS LOGISTICS TECH AUSTRALIA: Video: Defence has developed an integrated system that allows one driver to control multiple HX logistics vehicles on missions
	PACIFIC SUPPORT VESSEL EXPEDITED CANBERRA: The Government has expedited its acquisition of a Pacific Support Vessel, hinting that it could enter service next year.
	PrSM MISSILE FLIGHT TESTS USA: The US Government is exploring the relocation of some next generation PrSM Precision Strike Missile flight tests to Australia to maintain secrecy of the cooperative US Army/Australian Army program.
	ARMY'S LEASED AW139 HELOS BUSY TOWNSVILLE: Army's leased AW139 helicopters are being kept busy flying missions that should have been filled by the problematic MRH-90 Tactical Transport Helicopter.
	BOXER BLOCK 2 PRODUCTION UNDERWAY BRISBANE: Manufacture of the final configuration Australian Army Boxer Block 2 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle has commenced at Rheinmetall's MILVEHCOE in Qld.
	F-35A MUNITION SEPARATION SIMULATION EXPERIMENTS AUSTRALIA: Australia's Defence Science and Technology Group is playing a key role in the scientific support of the F-35A weapons certification efforts.
	LAND 400 PHASE 3 AFV TRIALS COMPLETE PUCKAPUNYAL VIC: The Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group has completed its competitive trials of the Hanwha AS21 Redback and Rheinmetall KF41 Lynx Armoured Fighting Vehicles.
	FIRST EVOLVED CAPE CLASS PBF HENDERSON WA: The first of six new Evolved Cape class Patrol Boats for the Royal Australian Navy was quietly launched by builder Austal last month.
	AUSTRALIAN MADE LYNX COMBAT SUPPORT VEHICLE BRISBANE: Rheinmetall has unveiled its new Lynx Combat Support Vehicle, the basis of at least four of the ten Land 400/3 AFVs required if the company wins the contract.
	CYBORG DYNAMICS ENGINEERING COMBAT-UGS BRISBANE: Defence is funding the continued development of a cutting edge tracked Combat-UGS that uses Artificial Intelligence and weapons from mini guns through to Javelin missiles to fight semi autonomously beside infantry platoons.
	US ARMY MOBILE PROTECTED FIREPOWER USA: The US Army is in the final stage of trials for its next generation light tank, the first new tank to enter service since the prototype M1 Abrams in the late 1970s.
	CONTAMINATED CASUALTY HANDLING SYSTEM TOWNSVILLE: The Australian Army's new Chemical Biological Radiological & Nuclear protective systems include advanced casualty evacuation and decontamination systems.
	HUNTER FFG PROTOTYPING PROGRESS OSBORNE SA: Sub components of the first prototype Hunter class frigate modules to validate the shipbuilding skills at the Osborne Naval Shipyard have been completed.
	HMAS SIRIUS APPROACHES RETIREMENT SINGAPORE: The RAN will lose an exceptional bulk fuel resupply capacity when it retires the underway oiler HMAS Sirius in December, a capacity that would be critical if push comes to shove with the CCP.
	TOOLED UP 10LHR HAWKEI PMV-Ls KARRAKATTA WA: The 10th Light Horse Regiment re raising parade revealed some very modern new weapons systems on the new Hawkeis entering service with the next gen Army Reserve/regular formation.
	NEXT GEN NULKA DECOY PAYLOAD ACQUISITION USA: An upgraded payload for the Australian made Mk 234 Nulka Active Missile Decoy is entering production for the US Navy and Royal Australian Navy.
	MORE MH-60R ROMEOS FOR RAN USA: The US State Department has approved a major Australian acquistion of more advanced MH-60R Romeo naval combat helicopters for the RAN's Fleet Air Arm.
	RAN ROLLING OUT ITS NEW MMPU UNIFORM DARWIN NT: The RAN has commenced issuing its new Maritime Multicam Pattern Uniform to sailors based at Cairns FNQ and Coonawarra NT.
	LAND 2110 CBRN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE ENSEMBLE IN SERVICE TOWNSVILLE: The new AMCU patterned Land 2110 CBRN Personal Protective Ensemble is rolling out across Army's combat manoeuvre brigades.
	AUSTRALIAN ARMY STEALTH RECONNAISSANCE E-BIKE TOWNSVILLE: The Australian Army's 7th Brigade is trialling very quiet, dust plume suppressed battery powered E-Bikes to equip its Recon Scouts.
	USAF ASKS FOR WEDGETAIL AFTER FLYING WITH RAAF USA: The US Air Force is lobbying hard for the acquisition of the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail to replace its E-3G Sentry AWACs after borrowing a RAAF aircraft for three weeks and verifying its outstanding capability.
	ADDITIONAL EA-18G GROWLER FOR RAAF USA: The US State Department has approved an additional EA-18G Growler Airborne Electronic Attack aircraft to replace the one lost in 2018.
	AUSTRALIA IS SHOPPING FOR ADVANCED SAMS AUSTRALIA: Australia is seeking to buy advanced Medium Range Ground Based Air Defence missiles capable of destroying enemy aircraft, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles.
	FIRST RNZAF P-3K2 ORION MPA RETIRED NEW ZEALAND: The RNZAF has retired the first of its P-3K2 Orion MPAs as it prepares to introduce its new P-8A Poseidons.
	LITHGOW BUILD FOR 30x173mm MK30-2/ABM LITHGOW NSW: The turreted Boxer 'Guncar' 30mm Mauser/Rheinmetall cannon will be built at Thales Australia Lithgow from Aussie made parts.
	EXPANDING USAF PRESENCE IN AUSTRALIA USA: The USAF's Pacific Air Force's commander has revealed plans for a major expansion of his aircraft into and out of Australian bases under the AUKUS partnership.
	40 MORE DEATH ADDER RTVs PORT MACQUARIE: The ADF has ordered a second tranche of Aussie made Bale Defence Death Adder RTVs for specialist combat elements.
	LOYAL WINGMAN FACTORY SITE ANNOUNCED TOOWOOMBA: Boeing Australia has announced it will build the Loyal Wingman autonomous UCAV in Toowoomba when the RAAF acquisition commences in 2025/26.
	NEW F-35A LIGHTNING IIs ARRIVE WILLIAMTOWN NSW: New F-35As flew into Australia last week as the RAAF closes in on the completion of the transition from the F/A-18HUG 'classic' Hornet.
	RAPID DRAGON AIRLIFTER STRIKE CAPABILITY USA: Trials of the Rapid Dragon containerised missile system that turns airlifters into long range strikers holds great promise for the RAAF.
	ARMY AVIATION COMMAND CANBERRA: Army has separated out its helicopters and drones into a new dedicated Command separate from the manoeuvre elements of Forces Command.
	INTERIM SSN LEASE UNDER INVESTIGATION CANBERRA: Australia is seeking an 'interim' leased nuclear fast attack submarine capability for the RAN in the immediate future.
	US & UK NUCLEAR FAST ATTACK SUB OPTIONS US & UK: The latest generation of US Navy and UK Royal Navy fast attack submarines are exponentially more capable than the RAN's planned diesel powered SSG.
	AGM-158B JASSM-EXTENDED RANGE FOR RAAF CANBERRA: The RAAF is acquiring long range stealthy cruise missiles that can penetrate advanced air defence systems and smash key enemy targets.
	RGM-109E TOMAHAWK FOR HOBART DDGs CANBERRA: Australia will arm its Hobart class destroyers with the latest variant Tomahawk Block V long range surface strike cruise missile.
	NUCLEAR SUBMARINES FOR AUSTRALIA WASHINGTON DC: Australia will be given access to US nuclear submarine technology under a new strategic aggreement.
	10TH LIGHT HORSE HAWKEI PMV-Ls KARRAKATTA WA: The Perth based 10th Light Horse has its first new Hawkei PMV-Ls for its new ISR Squadron ahead of its reestablishment as a full light cavalry regiment.
	AUSSIE MADE SENTINEL LMC FOR RNZN NEW ZEALAND: The Royal New Zealand Navy is acquiring Tasmanian built Littoral Manoeuvre Craft for its Mine Countermeasures and Naval Special Warfare missions.
	F-35 SUSTAINMENT COSTS FALL DRAMATICALLY USA: Lockheed Martin has signed new sustainment contracts with the F-35 Joint Project Office which will see already decreasing support costs fall dramatically in the next year.
	ADF TO EXPAND LINKS WITH INDONESIA INDONESIA: Australia and Indonesia are negotiating a new agreement that will see a major expansion of TNI training in Australia and attendance at Australian military colleges.
	RAN ACCEPTS AOR STALWART ROCKINGHAM WA: The Royal Australian Navy has officially accepted its new Supply class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment ship Stalwart.
	AUSSIE BASED F-35A LIGHTNING FLEET GROWS WILLIAMTOWN NSW: A new F-35A flew into Williamtown on Saturday with more to follow as the RAAF rolls towards two operational combat squadrons of Lightning IIs. Pic Jeff De Ath/Williamtown Plane Spotters
	HMAS PALUMA & MERMAID FINAL MISSION COMPLETE CAIRNS: The RAN's two oldest commissioned vessels have completed their final operational tasking and returned to base to decommission.
	RIM-174 & SM2 IIIC APPROVAL USA: The US Government has approved Australian production of RIM-174 SM6 and SM2 Block IIIC Standard naval missiles for the Royal Australian Navy and export.
	RNZN ANZAC COMMUNICATIONS UPGRADE NEW ZEALAND: The Royal New Zealand Navy will integrate a new digital communications suite into its upgraded Anzac class guided missile frigates.
	USMC TESTS NMESIS MISSILE SYSTEM HAWAII: The USMC has successfully demonstrated its high tech robotic Anti Ship Missile System by destroying a decommissioned frigate at sea during EABO exercise trials last week.
	HOBART DDGs CERTIFIED FOC AUSTRALIA: The Royal Australian Navy has formally declared Final Operating Capability for its advanced fleet of Hobart class destroyers.
	NZ BUSHMASTER PRODUCTION UNDERWAY BENDIGO: The first of the New Zealand Army's new Bushmaster 5.5 combat vehicles are rolling down the assembly line at Thales Australia in Victoria.
	HMAS SUPPLY COMPLETES FIRST REFUELLING PACIFIC OCEAN: The RAN's new Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) HMAS Supply has successfully refuelled her first warship at sea and is progressing towards operational tasking.
	AUSTRALIA JOINS PrSM MISSILE PROJECT AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is a paid up partner in the US Army's advanced long range Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 program with a view to kick start local production and entry into service.
	BOXER AMMO, GUN, TURRET ISSUES CONFIRMED AUSTRALIA: Rheinmetall has confirmed A&NZD's reports that the primary cannon is limited to one top end expensive round and has very serious turret weapons and systems integration issues that will be resolved at Australian expense.
	MARSOC M45A1 MEUSOC CQBP PISTOL CORAL SEA: Talisman Sabre saw some cutting edge weapons systems in action, but in our (biased) view the coolest of them all was the USMC's Spec Ops super old school M45A1 CQBP evolution of the epic but Colt 1911 'forty five'.
	DEFENDTEX RPG-40G LASER GUIDED PGM AUSTRALIA: Victorian advanced military systems developer DefendTex has upgraded its revolutionary 40mm RPG40 rocket propelled grenade with laser guidance and integrated it on its Drone155 for very low cost precision aerial attack missions.
	LYNX & REDBACK LIVE FIRE VIDEO PUCKAPUNYAL: Video. CASG has released the first video of Redback & Lynx AFVs conducting live fire with mechanised infantry dismounts during the Land 400/3 trials.
	MRH-90 TTH FLIGHTS MYSTERY TOWNSVILLE: Confirmation of at least two VIP transport missions and multiple undisclosed flights from bases on online flight trackers indicate that the MRH-90 grounding may at least be partially lifted.
	HUNTER FUTURE FRIGATE BUILD DELAY CANBERRA: The Minister of Defence has confirmed that the RAN's Future Frigate program is already off the rails and faces a significant delay in entering service.
	75 SQN 'MAGPIE' HORNET TINDAL NT: The RAAF's 75 Squadron has repainted one of its F/A-18 classic Hornets in glossy magpie black and white to commemorate its final six months flying the battle proven fighters.
	RAAF HAWK PAVEWAY II/TIGER TEAMING DELAMERE: The RAAF has validated the deployment of the GBU-12 Paveway II LGB from the Hawk 127 LIFT with target designation by Tiger ARH helos.
	NEW ZEALAND TO CUT DEFENCE REFOCUS NZDF NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand will abandon its NZDF modernisation after budget cuts and refocus the NZDF towards ideological goals of the Ardern government.
	DEFENCE PUTS TIGER ARH UP FOR SALE AUSTRALIA: The Department of Defence has listed the Army's Tiger ARH helicopters for sale in its 2021 arms sale catalogue.
	US ARMY EXTENDED DEPLOYMENTS AUSTRALIA: The Australian and US governments are in the final stages of negotiation over extended US Army deployments operating from Australian bases.
	TURRETED BOXER CRV BLK 1 OPCON WIDE BAY QLD: Lighthorsemen from 2/14 Light Horse Regt have successfully completed the first unit level turreted Boxer CRV live fire validation during the first Lance Turret Operational Conversion Course.
	RNZAF P-8A POSEIDON OPERATIONAL CONVERSION FLORIDA USA: The Royal New Zealand Air Force's transition to the P-8A Poseidon is gaining momentum with the first crewman certified on the type and all four airframes in production.
	ARMY INTRODUCES AIRSOFT EF-88 TRAINING WEAPONS AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army has introduced a new EF-88 Airsoft conversion kit that fires non lethal but painful projectiles to augment its reality based dismounted Close Quarter Combat training programs.
	ARMY DUMPS COMBAT FORCE GENERATION CYCLE AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army has dumped its brigade based deployable combined arms battle group generation cycle in favour of ad hoc arrangements, less exercises and more barracks level basic skills and simulator training.
	RQ-7B TUAS MANNED UNMANNED TEAMING TOWNSVILLE: The Australian Army has revalidated its Manned Unmanned Teaming fire support capability using the RQ-7B Shadow 200 TUAS to designate targets.
	C-27J SPARTAN EWSP MTC TERMINATED CANBERRA: The RAAF has abandoned its efforts to certify the C-27J Spartan's Electronic Warfare Self Protection suite seriously limiting its wartime utility
	TWO NEW CHINOOKS DELIVERED TOWNSVILLE: The Australian Army has accepted two new CH-47F Chinook heavy lift helos with two more new helicopters inbound next year.
	NZ ARMY INTRODUCES NEW HDT M8R 81mm MORTAR NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Army has commenced its replacement of its old 1970s era L16 mortars with the new HDT M8R 81mm mortar system.
	HMAS PERTH FINALLY BACK IN THE WATER HENDERSON WA: HMAS Perth, a few years ago considered the most advanced frigate on earth, is finally back in the water after a ridiculously long dry dock period before her eventual AMCAP upgrade.
	SOC-AUST USING SIG MCX HOLSWORTHY NSW: Special Operations Command - Australia has introduced the SIG MCX into service, rumoured to be chambered in .300 AAC Blackout.
	ARMY COUNTER sUAS TRIALS TOWNSVILLE: 3 Brigade's 2 Cavalry Regiment is conducting ASLAV-S based field trials of the advanced Aussie DroneShield RfOne MkII UAS detection and tracking system.
	SOUTH KOREA TO TRIAL AS21 REDBACK AFV SOUTH KOREA: The Republic of Korea Army will trial the AS21 Redback IFV prototype IFVs after the Australian Army's Mounted Close Combat Capability trials are finished.
	RAAF AN/ALQ-249 MID BAND PRODUCTION APPROVAL USA: The joint US Navy/RAAF funded project to field the Next Generation Jammer - Mid Band on their EA-18G Growlers has moved forward with low rate production approved.
	SPACE SURVEILLANCE TELESCOPE WORKING UP EXMOUTH WA: The RAAF Space Division is working up its personnel and technology to brings its new WA based advanced exo-atmospheric surveillance systems to fully operational status.
	WARRAMUNGA RETURN TO SERVICE DUE FLEET BASE WEST: The third RAN frigate to emerge from the AMCAP upgrade program in WA was scheduled to return to general RAN tasking this month.
	TURRETED BOXER CRV OPCON UNDERWAY BRISBANE: Army Operational Conversion training on the new turreted Boxer CRV Block 1 Lance turret is underway at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane.
	AUSTRALIA TO ARM PNGDF MINOR WARSHIPS AUSTRALIA: Australia has agreed to a Papua New Guinea government request to arm the new patrol boats we are gifting the Pacific Island nation.
	RAAF LIGHTNING II MOMENTUM WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The RAAF's 41st F-35A is flying in Texas and its second squadron is close to completing its initial Operational Conversion Course on the new strike fighter. Pic Tim Wurth
	RAAF HONOURS ITS VC HEROES WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The RAAF has named its four JTAC support PC-21s in honour of the service's four historical Victoria Cross heroes.
	RNZN TO ACQUIRE HII REMUS 300 AUV NEW ZEALAND: The RNZN has ordered a next generation Autonomous - Unmanned Underwater Vehicle for its mine countermeasures and hydrographic survey operations.
	AOR STALWART ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA FLEET BASE WEST: The RAN's second Supply class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment has arrived in Western Australia ahead of her final systems integration and commissioning into RAN service.
	ENTIRE MRH-90 FLEET GROUNDED AUSTRALIA: The ADF's entire fleet of MRH-90 Tactical Transport Helicopters are grounded again, right in the middle of the ADF's intense covid training rebound.
	AUSSIE DRONESHIELD C-UAS SYSTEMS SUCCESS AUSTRALA: The cutting edge Aussie made DroneShield Counter - Small UAS (C-SUAS) systems are being snapped up by international countries, including major NATO and Five Eyes partners.
	'GAME CHANGER' ENVG-B INBOUND AUSTRALA: A&NZD can confirm that the 'cutting edge helmet mounted fused night vision system' for the Army as vaguely announced by the Minister in February is in fact the revolutionary ENVG-B networked night fighting tactical system.
	URGENT COLLINS CLASS SUB UPGRADE CANBERRA: The Government has approved an expanded and expedited systems upgrade and lethality improvement to the RAN's inservice Collins class submarines to hedge against the failure of the Attack class SSG build.
	MRTT AUTOMATED REFUELLING TRIALS SUCCESSFUL SPAIN: Airbus Military has successfully completed Automated Air to Air Refuelling (A3R) flight trials approving the amazing new capability to enter service in RAAF KC-30A MRTT tankers.
	KAC OFFERING CUSTOM SASS FOR AUST ARMY AUSTRALIA: The Knights Armaments Company are offering a custom Semi Automatic Sniper System evolution of the inservice M110 to fulfill the Land 159 Medium Range Anti Personnel Sniper Rifle requirement.
	HAWKEI PMV-L IOC DECLARED & RESTRICTIONS LIFTING AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army has declared IOC after accepting a Hawkei PMV-L fix developed by Thales Australia and subcontractors which should allow all offroad and rough track restrictions to be lifted.
	AUSTRALIAN PRECISION SNIPER RIFLE AUSTRALIA: Adelaide based APRS's advanced 'take down' QTD1 sniper rifle is a stunning example of local 'sovereign' defence industrial excellence but is blocked from Army's next gen sniper rifle trials due to petty bureaucratic issues.
	BOXER 30mm CANNON JAMMING ISSUES AUSTRALIA: Delays caused by systems integration issues in the Boxer's new Lance turret and problems with its main cannon jamming have been revealed in Senate estimates hearings.
	AUSSIE APACHE WILL BE TOP SHELF USA: A close analysis of the US Govt approval of the Australian Army's AH-64Ev6 Apache buy reveals a combat helicopter chock full of the most advanced avionics, sensors and weapons systems.
	NEXT GEN GROUND COMBAT STEALTH AUSTRALIA: High tech materials are set to revolutionise military uniforms and introduce low observable 'stealth' technology to the ground combat elements.
	LMT PERSONAL DEFENCE WEAPONS AUSTRALIA: SA's Force Ordnance is tendering LMT Defense's compact for the Australian Defence Force's Low Profile and Personal Defence Weapon requirement.
	MAXIM PERSONAL DEFENCE WEAPONS AUSTRALIA: Weapon's companies are revealing their solutions for the ADF's next gen subguns with some very gucci gear like the Maxim range of PDWs tendered by Precision Technic Defence.
	US NAVY ZERO MQ-4C BUDGET FOR 2021/22 USA: The US Navy has extended its 'freeze' on MQ-4C Triton drone acquisitions, further destabilising the RAAF's already contracted buy of the advanced maritime surveillance system.
	HMAS SUPPLY DEPARTS ON FIRST TASK PACIFIC OCEAN: The RAN's new AOR HMAS Supply has left Fleet Base East in Sydney Harbour on her first training task since commissioning in April.
	RSAF CH-47F CHINOOKS QLD BOUND SINGAPORE: The Republic of Singapore Air Force's new upgraded CH-47F Chinook helicopters will be long term based in Australia.
	IAI OFFERING ADVANCED LOITERING MUNITIONS TO ADF AUSTRALIA: Israeli advanced weapons developer IAI is offering its advanced suicide UAS and a local Australian owned sovereign manufacturing capacity to the Australian Army for its Loitering Munitions requirement.
	US SEEKS TO EXPAND AUSSIE FOOTPRINT CANBERRA: The US Government has proposed building an equipment and munitions 'war stores' pre positioning facility in the Northern Territory amongst other military cooperation initiatives.
	NEW CBRN KIT ENTERS SERVICE KAPOOKA NSW: The Australian Defence Force's next generation Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear personnel protection equipment has entered service.
	HMAS ADELAIDE REFIT & PROPULSION UPGRADE Sydney Harbour: The Amphibious Assault Ship HMAS Adelaide has entered dry dock for a major refit and replacement of her problematic Azimuth Thruster propulsion drive.
	BOXER BLOCK 1 GUNCAR IIS? BRISBANE: Army has declined to comment, but the first turreted Boxer Block 1 CRVs are scheduled to enter service with 2/14LHR in Brisbane 'mid year'.
	AOR STALWART INBOUND SPAIN: The RAN's second Supply class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment is Western Australia bound on her maiden voyage after completing her build in Fene Ferrol in northern Spain.
	ENHANCED NASAMS GBAD DEVELOPMENTS AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army's next generation E-NASAMS Ground Based Air Defence missile system is shaping up for entry into service in 18 months under Project Land 19 Phase 7B.
	ADF TO RAISE SPACE DIVISION HQ WITHIN RAAF AUSTRALIA: The Australian Defence Force will stand up a Space Division Headquarters within the RAAF to command and control all extra atmospheric military support systems.
	'CURRAWONG' COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES ROLL OUT AUSTRALIA: The Australian Defence Force is introducing additional elements of its modern secure Project Currawong communications and networking technologies.
	HMAS SYDNEY IN CANADA AFTER CSSQT IN CALIFORNIA NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN: HMAS Sydney is conducting Anti Submarine Warfare systems trials off Canada after completing her CSSQT off Southern California.
	RNZN SEEKS ANTARCTIC PATROL VESSEL NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Department of Defence has issued an RFI for an ice strengthened armed Offshore Patrol Vessel to defend NZ's Southern Ocean, Ross Sea and Antarctic sovereignty.
	5 AVN LEASED AW109 HELO TOWNSVILLE: Army's 5 Aviation Regt is operating the first of a rumoured three leased Leonardo AW109 helicopters to make good MRH-90 TTH lack of availability.
	FINAL RAAF 'FLYING' HORNET IN CANADA CANADA: The Royal Canadian Air Force has taken delivery of the last of the retired RAAF F/A-18HUG Hornets it intends to fly in combat squadrons.
	FN REVEALS MAG-58 SUCCESSOR BELGIUM: Euro small arms ground breaker FN Herstal has revealed its new EVOLYS ultralite GSMG -successor to the legendary MAG-58 and Minimi family of combat automatics in service with the ADF
	BEAST MODE PYLONS ON 3 SQN F-35A RAAF WILLIAMTOWN: A sharp eyed aviation photographer has snapped the first image of an RAAF F-35A Lightning II flying with all six external weapons pylons affixed. Photos by Glen Greathead
	77 SQUADRON F-35A LIGHTNINGS ARRIVE RAAF WILLIAMTOWN: The RAAF's F-35A fleet has expanded to over half strength with four new Lightning IIs arriving at RAAF Williamtown, including three for the working up 77 Squadron. Photos by Glen Greathead
	URGENT COLLINS CLASS SUB UPGRADE CANBERRA: Reports that the Department of Defence is planning on expediting a major upgrade to the Collins class submarines are emerging from Canberra.
	USMC ADVANCED RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLE USA: The US Marine Corps is looking for a light, lethal, smart and aware Advanced Recon Vehicle to replace its inservice LAVs.
	ROYAL MARINE JET PACK VIDEO UNITED KINGDOM: Video. Brit Royal Marine Commandos employ a radical new technology jet suit in Ship Underway Recovery training.
	RNZN FRIGATE UPGRADE GAINS MOMENTUM NEW ZEALAND: The Royal New Zealand Navy's Frigate Combat Systems Upgrade program is moving ahead, with one warship returning to service and the other near completion of its upgrade in Canada.
	ARMOURED ENGINEER ASSAULT SUPPORT WASHINGTON DC: The Royal Australian Engineers' next generation heavy armour assault vehicles were also approved by the US DSCA during the clearance publications.
	MORE CHINOOKS FOR ARMY WASHINGTON DC: The US Government has approved a request to sell additional Chinook helicopters to the Australian Army.
	M1A2C ABRAMS FOR AUSTRALIAN ARMY WASHINGTON DC: The US Government has approved a request for an expanded fleet of the latest M1A2C Abrams for the Australian Army.
	M1156 PGK INTEGRATED ON ASSEGAI ARTY ROUND SOUTH AFRICA: The M1156 Precision Guidance Kit is being integrated onto the long range rocket assisted Assegai 155mm rounds entering service with the Australian Army.
	TOP END TRAINING AREAS UPGRADE NORTHERN TERRITORY: The Australian Army's major field and close training areas in the Northern Territory will undergo major upgrades to facilitate multi domain combat training.
	RAAF GBU-58 PAVEWAY II LASER GUIDED BOMBS AUSTRALIA: The RAAF will introduce the advanced GBU-58 Paveway II Laser Guided Bomb to arm its future MQ-9B Skyguardian fleet.
	US APPROVES 12 MQ-9B RPAS FOR RAAF USA: The US State Department has approved a sale for up to 12 MQ-9B Skyguardians and a large weapons package for the RAAF.
	LOCAL LRASM-SURFACE LAUNCH CONSORTIUM AUSTRALIA: Lockheed Martin and Thales Australia have teamed up to produce the stealthy and tactically adept AGM-158 LRASM-Surface Launch in Australia for the RAN and the Army's requirements.
	AUSSIE ROCKET PROPELLED GRENADE AUSTRALIA: Aussie advanced encapsulated munitions developer DefendTex has developed a lethal long range rocket propelled grenade which is launched from standard inservice 40mm GLAs.
	JAEGER-C UGV AUTONOMOUS SMART MUNITION AUSTRALIA: Qld's Gaardtech has produced a smart wheeled armoured small UGV able to autonomously hunt and kill hostile armoured vehicles.
	84mm M4 MRWS ENTERS SERVICE AUSTRALIA: The new lighter and more accurate 84mm M4 Multi Role Weapons System has been introduced into service at the SOI ahead of roll out to combat units.
	GROWLER BLOCK II UPGRADE AUSTRALIA: The US Navy's commencement of the Growler Block II upgrade sets the timeline for the RAAF's Growler enhancement program.
	EF-88 SUPPRESSOR FOR RAR BATTALIONS AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is introducing suppressors for the EF-88 MWS rifle in its Royal Australian Regiment infantry battalions next month.
	GOVT ADVERTISES BLACK HAWKS FOR SALE CANBERRA: The Australian Army's days flying the Black Hawk are numbered with the Dept of Defence seeking buyers interested in the surviving helicopters.
	ALE-55 DECOY INTEGRATED ON P-8A USA: The US Navy has integrated the AN/ALE-55 towed missile decoy onto its P-8A Poseidons using an innovative and low cost solution.
	AOR SUPPLY COMMISSIONING SYDNEY HARBOUR: The RAN's new Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment will enter service as HMAS Supply after her commissioning service at Fleet Base East tomorrow.
	RAAFIES RENAMED 'AVIATORS' CANBERRA: The RAAF has ditched the old term 'airmen' for its serving personnel, replacing it with 'aviators' as a generic descriptor for RAAFies.
	HALF OF RAAF F-35A FLEET BUILT & FLYING TEXAS USA: The RAAF has hit a key F-35A milestone with half of the currently ordered fleet having rolled off the production line and in flight.
	POLLIES WANT A PACIFIC ISLAND REGT CANBERRA: A Canberra parliamentary sub committee has recommended Australia raise a Pacific Island Regiment using high pay and easy citizenship to recruit foreign mercenaries instead of Aussie Anzacs.
	RAAF TO ARM GROWLER WITH AARGM & HARM AMBERLEY SEQ: The RAAF will introduce the top shelf AARGM and combat proven HARM anti radar missiles to its Growlers this year - transforming our Airborne Electronic Attack into a lethal DEAD capability.
	US ARMY ACQUIRES IVAS SMART GOGGLE USA: The US Army will introduce the revolutionary IVAS combat vision system which allows high resolution tactical feeds as well as next gen fused Optical/IR feeds to be fed directly into a soldier's eye piece.
	REGIONAL SUPPORT CRAFT COMPLETES SEA TRIALS YAMBA NSW: The Army's new Regional Support Craft has successfully completed it's manufacturers' sea trials prior to delivery to the Regional Force Surveillance Group in the Torres Strait.
	LOCAL SMART MUNITION PRODUCTION SURGE AUSTRALIA: Production of advanced military munitions, missiles, rocket fuels and explosives is expanding exponentially under Government initiatives as China threat grows.
	AUSTRALIAN COMBAT ROBOTICS DEMO TOWNSVILLE: Australian developed digital combat robotics systems have been demonstrated at Lavarack Barracks to 3 Brigade.
	MQ-4C TRITON PRODUCTION STABLISED USA: The US Congress has bought another Triton for the US Navy which has stabilised the production run and lowered the risk to the RAAF acquisition of the type.
	DEFENCE MINISTER REPLACED AUSTRALIA: The Government has appointed Peter Dutton to replace Linda Reynolds as Defence Minister.
	BRIT HERC SALE COULD INTEREST RAAF AUSTRALIA: The Brit decision to flog off their heavily accessorised Special Operations capable C-130J-30 fleet should attract the RAAF and Special Operations Command - Australia.
	NEW MULTI PURPOSE VESSELS CANBERRA: A small fleet of next generation safety and support mission vessels for the Australian Army will be built in Cairns.
	AWHERO V-MTUAS IN SEA 129/5 RACE CANBERRA: Northrop Grumman Australia has disclosed it will be offering the advanced Leonardo AWHero V-MTUAS for Sea 129/5.
	RAN MTUAS CONTENDERS SHORTLISTED CANBERRA: Five contenders for the Navy's Maritime Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (MTUAS) requirment have been shortlisted for Sea 129 Phase 5.
	RAN's 2ND NEW AOR SEA TRIALS BAY OF BISCAY: The RAN second new Supply class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment has commenced contractor sea trials off Spain prior to her delivery to Australia.
	RAN FIXES CANBERRA AAS DRIVE SYDNEY HARBOUR: The RAN has succesfully replaced the problematic azimuth propulsion pods on its Amphibious Assault Ship Canberra with sea trials 'performing very well'.
	LONG RANGE APACHE MISSILE CAPABILITY USA: The US Army has integrated a missile that quadruples the AH-64Ev6 Apache bought by Australia beyond visual range precision land and sea engagement.
	END OF THE ARMY RESERVE AS WE KNOW IT AUSTRALIA: The Army Reserve is about to be stripped of its combat brigade status and its iconic regiments and re organised for 'contingency response' to events like pandemics and natural disasters.
	30x113mm CANNON & EOS RWS INTEGRATED ON BOXER NETHERLANDS: EOS has demonstrated its Aussie made R400S Mk II RWS armed with the lethal 30mm M230LF Cannon on a Dutch Boxer MRV like those entering service in the Australian Army.
	NEW MK 234 NULKA DEVELOPMENT FUNDING CANBERRA: The Australian Government has awarded BAE Systems Australia a number of contracts to further develop and manufacture the Aussie Nulka Active Missile Decoy.
	USMC TO CEASE ALL HAWAII HELO OPS HAWAII: The US Marine corps is disbanding all its Hawaii based helicopter squadrons under its radical new reorganisation including two who deploy to Australia with MRF-Darwin.
	AS21 REDBACK IRON FIST APS & SPIKE LR2 VALIDATED ISRAEL: Pic and tech details of the Hanwha AS21 Redback advanced Active Protection System and Spike LR2 missile systems and their integrated suites.
	AS21 REDBACK MISSILE LAUNCH VIDEO ISRAEL: Video. Hanwha AS21 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle in full Australian specification during Spike LR2 live missile launch and targeting validation.
	JAVELIN SURFACE TO AIR CAPABILITY USA: The FIM-92J Block 1 has been integrated as an alternate munition for the FGM-148 Javelin missile system turning the type into a flexible ground/air engagement system.
	NEXT GEN JAMMER LOW BAND FREEZE USA: The US Navy has withdrawn AN/ALQ-249 Increment 2 Next Generation Jammer - Low Band development contracts almost certainly delaying the RAAF's acquisition of the Airborne Electronic Attack suite.
	OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF LAND 400 PHASE 3 RMI CANBERRA: The Army has conducted an official 'unveiling' ceremony for the public and press of both Project Land 400 Phase 3 candidates currently under trial.
	HMAS SYDNEY ENROUTE TO CALIFORNIA FOR CSSQT SYDNEY HARBOUR: The RAN's new Hobart class destroyer HMAS Sydney is enroute to California to undergo her Combat Systems Sea Qualification Trials.
	COCOS KEELING RAAF FACILITY CANBERRA: The RAAF will establish a new operating base at Cocos Keeling Airport deep in the north east Indian Ocean to conduct surveillance operations over Australia's sea based trade.
	FIRST 77 SQUADRON F-35A FLIES TEXAS USA: The first Australian F-35A Lightning II wearing 77 Squadron tail art has been revealed during its first flight in Texas.
	BOXER AIR DEFENCE OPTION GERMANY: Rheinmetall has developed an Air Defence Boxer turret optimised for the latest battlefield threats from UAS and Precision Guided Munitions that will be very attractive to the Australian Army.
	BUSHMASTER REPLACEMENT PROJECT AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army has commenced the search for its Bushmaster PMV-M replacement with a view to the new capability entering service in seven to eight years.
	USAF TRIALS FOR AUSSIE LOYAL WINGMAN UCAV USA: The Australian designed and built Boeing/RAAF BATS Loyal Wingman UCAV is being trialled by the USAF Skyborg program and will fly in the highly classified Ex Orange Flag.
	LOYAL WINGMAN FIRST FLIGHT WOOMERA: The RAAF sponsored Boeing BATS Loyal Wingman, the most advanced Australian combat aircraft for 50 years, has successfully taken to the air at Woomera successfully completing its first flight.
	HMAS PIRIE TO DECOMMISSION DARWIN: The Armidale class Patrol Boat HMAS Pirie will be decommissioned in a few weeks as the RAN transitions to its next gen patrol fleet.
	USAF PACIFIC ASKS FOR WEDGETAILS USA: The commander of USAF Pacific Air Forces has publicly stated that he wants E-7 Wedgetails like the RAAFs to augment his aging AWACS.
	RAAF LRASM PRODUCTION USA: Production of the RAAF's advanced next generation AGM-158C LRASM Long Range Anti Ship Missile have been awarded to Lockheed Martin by the US Department of Defence.
	EX LIGHTNING FERRY 21-1 RAAF WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The RAAF now has two full strength F-35A units after the successful delivery of A35-031/32/33. Slideshow of the 12500km delivery flight.
	DAMAGED F/A-18F UNDERGOING REPAIR RAAF AMBERLEY SEQ: RAAF engineers are repairing the Super Hornet damaged during the crew ejection incident in December.
	AUSTAL INVESTIGATED BY US GOVT USA: The highly successful US based subsidiary of Western Australian warship builder Austal is under investigation by the US Govt over financial statements to investors.
	NAVAL GROUP CEO TALKS CANBERRA: The head of Naval Group is scheduled for intense meetings with Government ministers unhappy with the progress of the Attack class submarine build program.
	COLLABORATIVE SWARMING MUNITIONS USA: The USAF is trialling 'Collaborative' swarming munitions that talk to each other and use AI to conduct coordinated multi munition attacks.
	HMNZS AOTEAROA INBOUND TO AUSTRALIA TASMAN SEA: The RNZN's new Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment HMNZS Aotearoa is inbound to Australia for her first exercises with the Royal Australian Navy.
	BUSHMASTER VR SIM UPGRADED ENOGGERA QLD: The Army's Bushmaster PMV training simulator has been upgraded to improve full immersion simulated battle spaces to improve training outcomes.
	DARPA's LONGSHOT CONCEPT USA: The US Government's Defense Advanced Research Project Agency is funding the development of an Air Launched Drone that can fly ahead and launch its own Air to Air Missiles.
	LAND 400 PHASE 3 TRIALS UNDERWAY PUCKAPUNYAL VIC: The Australian Army has commenced its field and lab trials to select its next generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle under Project Land 400 Phase 3.
	RAAF HINTS AT 6TH GEN CAPABILITIES CANBERRA: The Chief of Air Force has hinted that the RAAF may be looking at far more exciting things than more Lightning IIs in the not so far distant future.
	RETIRED RAAF HORNETS CANADA BOUND WILLIAMTOWN: Retired RAAF F/A-18HUG 'classic' Hornets will be transferred to Canada at higher rates to bolster that nation's miserable air defence capability.
	MORE F-35As INBOUND TO WILLIAMTOWN HAWAII: Additional new F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters have stopped over in Hawaii on their way to RAAF Williamtown in NSW.
	HMAS PERTH's LONG DRY DOCK HENDERSON WA: HMAS Perth, the youngest of the RAN's Anzac class frigates will have spent a full one third of her 15 year life in dry dock by the time she emerges from the AMCAP upgrade.
	F/A-18F BLOCK III UPGRADE ISSUES USA: The US Navy has revealed issues with key components in the Super Hornet Block III upgrade which have serious implications for the RAAF's own fleet upgrade.
	BRIT ARMY ADOPTS DEFENDTEX DRONE40 UK: The British Army has acquired the cutting edge Aussie developed Defendtex Drone40 multimission 40mm GLA launched long range precision guided loitering munition.
	NETWORKED DIGITAL ARMOUR SIMULATOR TRAINING TOWNSVILLE: The Australian Army is introducing advanced simulator based networkable cross platform armoured vehicle training and mission rehearsal capacity.
	LARC-V REPLACEMENT PROGRAM CANBERRA: The Government has released an RFI seeking a designed and built in Australia, combat capable Amphibious Vehicle to replace the 1960s era LARC-V amphibian.
	ADF NEXT GEN L3HARRIS GOGGLE CANBERRA: L3Harris will provide the ADF's next gen 'Fusion Goggle System' which will introduce advanced capabilities right out of a science fiction film that will revolutionise ground combat.
	MQ-4C TRITON COMBAT CAPABILITY USA: The RAAF's Triton BAMS UAS will be upgraded with a targeting capability care of a USN funded upgrade - first sign since 2020 that the USN is still onboard with the joint USN/RAAF MQ-4C Triton program.
	USMC COMMENCES RADICAL PACIFIC REORG HAWAII: The US Marine Corps has commenced its major reorganisation for Pacific Archipelagic Ops with the first Marine Littoral Regiment forming in Hawaii which will likely have a major impact on the ADF/NZDF.
	AH-64Ev6 ENTERS US ARMY SERVICE USA: The advanced variant of the Apache helicopter ordered by Australia is entering service with a US Army attack/recon unit for the first time.
	M1074 JOINT ASSAULT BRIDGE RELEASED USA: The US Army's conditional Material Release of the next gen M1074 Joint Assault Bridge clears the way for the Australian Army to acquire the capable vehicle.
	SIKORSKY TRIALS ViDAR TECH AUSTRALIA: Helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky is trialling the Australian Kestrel ViDAR technology for integration into the MH-60R Romeo helo ISR suite.
	NEW MINE COUNTERMEASURES AND HYDROGRAPHIC SHIPS AUSTRALIA: The Government has announced an additional five Arafura evolution mine countermeasures and hydrographic survey ships for a total of eight to replace the Huons, Leeuwins and Palumas.
	RAN CRUISE, STRIKE, AIR & MISSILE DEFENCE SHOPPING SPREE AUSTRALIA: Navy has repackaged a bunch of programs into a single shopping list for Cruise Missiles, Air/Ballistic Missile Defence, long range sea and land strike, ASMD defence and new torpedoes to expedite their entry into service.
	LRASM F-35 INTEGRATION USA: Early phases of the integration of the AGM-158C LRASM Long Range Anti Ship Missile onto the F-35 for the US Navy are underway.
	US ARMY'S NGSW FINAL TRIALS USA: The US Army is about to commence final trials of its Next Generation Squad Weapons prototypes ahead of a type selection and introduction into service as early as next year.
	ADF EMPLOYS ADEPT TACTICAL TARGETS AUSTRALIA: The ADF is employing contractor flown tactically adept jet drones to simulate advanced modern threats to validate missile and sensor accuracy and AI assisted commander decision making.
	ESSM BLOCK 2 NEXT YEAR AUSTRALIA: The next generation Raytheon RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile Block II will be introduced into RAN service next year.
	GOVT EXPLORES SUBMARINE ALTERNATIVES CANBERRA: Well placed reports that the Govt is exploring alternatives to the $90 billion French Attack class submarine design have been leaked.
	SUPPLY DEPLOYS TO FLEET BASE EAST SYDNEY HARBOUR: The new underway oiler replenishment has arrived at her home port Fleet Base East ahead of her commissioning into service as HMAS Supply.
	AH-64Ev6 APACHE GUARDIAN INBOUND CANBERRA: The Government has confirmed an acquisition of the AH-64Ev6 Apache Guardian to replace the expensive and underperforming Airbus Tiger ARH.
	MH-60R MV SYCAMORE TRIALS AUSTRALIA: The RAN completed MH-60R Romeo First of Class Flight Trials on the Multi Role Aviation Vessel in December clearing the way for the type to fly off the training ship.
	AS21 REDBACK VIDEO AUSTRALIA: Video. Hanwha AS21 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle in full Australian specification in motion.
	AS21 REDBACK LAND 400/3 IFV REVEALED AUSTRALIA: The Hanwha AS21 Redback IFV contender for Land 400/3 has been revealed in full Aussie configuration for the first time. First pics
	ANAO HAWKIE REDACTIONS REVEALED CANBERRA: Redacted elements of an ANAO report have been declassified revealing bureaucratic cover up and, surprise surprise, it would have been cheaper to buy US gear.
	AOR SUPPLY ACCEPTED FLEET BASE WEST WA: The RAN has formally accepted the new AOR Supply from contractor Navantia ahead of her movement to Sydney Harbour where she will enter service.
	NAVAL MISSILE COSTS USA: Using a mix of known Australian acquistion costs and published US Navy figures we have tried to calculate the cost of missile load outs for RAN warships.
	NEXT GEN JAMMER LOW BAND FUNDING USA: The joint US Navy/RAAF funded Next Generation Jammer for the EA-18G Growler is moving forward with Low Band prototyping commencing this month.
	BELL 412EPI ENTERS INDON ARMY SERVICE INDONESIA: The first Bell 412EPI helicopter has entered Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Darat service.
	OPV GIPPSLAND BUILD BEGINS HENDERSON WA: Welding of hull components on the fourth next generation Arafura class OPV Gippsland has commenced at Civmec in WA.
	F-35 FULL RATE PRODUCTION DELAYED USA: The US Government has delayed its approval for F-35 full rate production due to capability validation and technology finalisation delays.
	THIRD MRH-90 GUN MOUNT AUSTRALIA: A new foldaway gun mount and minigun is promising to improve if not entirely resolve the MRH-90's vulnerability issues.
	TWO MORE P-8A POSEIDONS FOR RAAF CANBERRA: The RAAF will acquire an additional two P-8A Poseidons after Australia exercised its contractual options.
	SSG SONAR UPGRADE FLEET BASE WEST WA: The RAN's Collins class submarines will be upgraded with new mine detection and situational awareness sonars and electronic warfare detection arrays.
	RAAF DECLARES F-35A OPERATIONAL WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The RAAF has certified its F-35A Lightning II units as operational declaring IOC achievement.
	ADF CONFIRMS AH-64Ev6 'LIKELY' AUSTRALIA: The ADF has confirmed the AH-64Ev6 Apache will replace the Tiger ARH according to media reports emerging from Canberra.
	FINAL AS21 REDBACK INBOUND KOREA: Hanwha Defense has shipped its final AS21 Redback IFV for Australia and the Land 400 Phase 3 RMA field and tech trials that kick off next month.
	LOYAL WINGMAN WILL FLY IN 2021 AUSTRALIA: The Boeing/RAAF codeveloped ATS Loyal Wingman is scheduled to fly in 2021 after a rapid development and build of the prototypes.
	LOYAL WINGMAN FAST TAXI VIDEO AUSTRALIA: Video. Boeing has released video of the BATS Loyal Wingman prototype conducting its first fast taxi trials ahead of its first flight.
	GUCCI NZSAS GEAR NEW ZEALAND: A close look at a new image of Delta Squadron 1NZSAS reveals that some very advanced weaponry and kit has entered service across the ditch.
	HMNZS TE KAHA HOME TOMORROW NEW ZEALAND: The RNZN's upgraded HMNZS Te Kaha returns to Auckland on Dec 20, late and overbudget but reborn as a very capable modern naval combatant. First decent pics of her new configuration.
	MAJOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA ARMY EXPANSION WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Army is planning to radically upgun its WA based 13 Bde with regular troops, light armour, amphib, recon and artillery elements.
	RAAF F-35A LIGHTNING IOC WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The RAAF's F-35A Lightning IOC operational certification is looming as the December 2020 deadline approaches.
	KIWI BUSHMASTER 5.5 DETAILS NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Army's new Bushmaster PMV-Ms will be substantially more capable than the legacy Australian Army Bushies.
	NEW TASMANIAN REGIONAL FORCE SURVEILLANCE UNIT HOBART: A famous old Tasmanian infantry battalion will transition into a new Regional Force Surveillance Unit under the Army's new Order of Battle.
	THREE HOBART CEC SYSTEMS FUSION PACIFIC OCEAN: All three RAN Hobart class destroyer successfully achieved systems fusion and missile engagements during a first ever three DDG Cooperative Engagement Capability activity off NSW.
	ONLY ONE OPERATIONAL RAAF FIGHTER SQN AUSTRALIA: The combination of the grounding of the Rhinos and Growlers and operational conversion to the Lightning II has seen the RAAF accidently reduced to one operational combat jet squadron. Pic Sid Mitchell
	LAND 400/3 VARIANT RATIONALISATION AUSTRALIA: Army is finalising the number and configurations of the Land 400/3 tracked armoured vehicle it wants to equip its future assault elements with.
	FUZED NITE VISION BINOCULAR AUSTRALIA: Army is acquiring a next gen Fuzed Goggle System that integrates night vision, thermal and augmented reality in the one unit.
	THREE SHIP HOBART DDG EX PACIFIC OCEAN: All three of the RAN's Hobart class Guided Missile Destroyers are operating together for the first time conducting combined training off NSW. Pic Matthew Montague
	FINAL WILLIAMTOWN HORNET OPS RAAF WILLIAMTOWN NSW: Bad weather forecasts have seen the RAAF hedge its bets for the final 77 Sqn Hornet formation flight rescheduling a formation for today with an option to do it again tomorrow.
	NEXT GEN M4 MRWS INBOUND AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army will commence its roll out of the next generation 84mm 'Charlie Gutsache' next year.
	RAAF F/A-18F INCIDENT AMBERLEY: An RAAF F/A-18F Block II+ Super Hornet has been involved in a serious incident on take off from RAAF Amberley with the crew forced to eject. Pic by Kieron Ball
	81mm MORTAR OPCON AUSTRALIA: The Army's Operational Conversion from the F2 to the M252A1 81mm mortar is progressing despite the pandemic restrictions and some difficult technical complications.
	ARMY RESTOCKS M825A1 WP USA: Army is restocking its 155mm M825A1 WP munitions and advanced fuzes as part of its revitalisation of Joint Fires.
	PLANNED HEAVY ARMOURED BRIGADE AUSTRALIA: Army is planning on raising a heavy armoured brigade for high intensity peer to peer warfare operations as part of the objective 2028 Order of Battle.
	1AR TRIALS HAWKEI COMBAT RECON EDINBURGH SA: The 1st Armoured Regt has been issued a fleet of new Hawkei PMV-L to trial as Combat Reconnaissance platforms.
	HMNZS TE KAHA COMPLETES UPGRADE NORTH PACIFIC: The new look HMNZS Te Kaha is homeward bound from Canada after completing her comprehensive combat systems upgrade.
	AUS/US HYPERSONIC MISSILE DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA: Australia and the USA are codeveloping a next gen hypersonic strike missile system for the RAAF and US military under a rapid development and demonstration program.
	RAAF 'RE-BASELINE' TRITON BUY AUSTRALIA: The Dept of Defence is renegotiating the Project Air 7000/1B MQ-4C Triton acquisition agreement in response to concerns arising from the US Navy budget freeze on the platform.
	9RAA TO OPERATE HUNTSMAN SPH AUSTRALIA: Army will reinstate 9RAA as a new regular Royal Australian Artillery regiment to operate the next gen Hanwha AS9 Huntsman Self Propelled Artillery.
	3RD RAN CAPE CLASS PB BUILD HENDERSON WA: Work has commenced on the third of six Evolved Cape class patrol boats for the RAN at Austral's WA shipyard.
	NEW COMMANDO ELEMENT FOR QLD AUSTRALIA: Special Operations Command Australia will raise a new Commando detachment in Queensland under the upcoming Army reorg and expansion.
	PLANNED MISSILE 'FIRES' BRIGADE AUSTRALIA: Army will concentrate the advanced long range missile systems about to enter service under Land 19/7B, Land 8113 and Sea 4100/2 in a new brigade structure.
	MASSIVE ARMY ORBAT EVOLUTION PLANNED AUSTRALIA: Army has plans for a massive OrBat reorganisation that involves new brigades and re-raising RARs as well as acquiring staggering new capabilities that dwarf the current combat capacity.
	2ND C-130J HERC SATCOM UPGRADE RICHMOND NSW: The RAAF has upgraded a second C-130J-30 Hercules with high bandwidth inflight satellite communications.
	ODIN FIRE CONTROL FOR HUNTSMAN SPH AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army's future AS9 Huntsman SPH will feature a very advanced Norwegian digital Fire Control System that will interface with Army's digital command and control.
	RAAF LIKELY TO REACH F-35 IOC NUMBERS WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The two delayed F-35A Lightnings will fly into RAAF Williamtown today and the 32nd RAAF F-35A has been photographed in flight in Texas. Pic Jacob Metzger
	NINE MORE LIGHTNINGS WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The RAAF has seven more F-35A Lightnings at RAAF Williamtown with two more inbound as the Aussie Joint Strike Fighter age gains momentum. Pic Emil Cooper
	LAND 400/3 KF41 LYNX IFV REVEALED BRISBANE: Rheinmetall has revealed its KF41 Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle trials prototype in Aussie Land 400/3 configuration for the first time.
	RAN RAPID GEOSPATIAL SURVEY CAPABILITY CORAL SEA: The RAN has successfully trialled its new Polaris Deployable Geospatial Survey craft from an Amphibious Assault Ship during testing off Townsville.
	CAMPBELL TO TAKE AFGHAN VETS MEDALS CANBERRA: ADF boss Gen Angus Campbell is preparing to sack Aussie Special Operations Afghan veterans accused in the IGADF inquiry and strip them of their decorations for valour prior to any charges being laid or soldiers tried and proven guilty.
	ARMY BUYS LATEST JAVELIN MISSILES USA: The US Govt has approved an Australian order of a significant quantity of the latest FGM-148E Javelin missile to restock depleted Australian Army warstores.
	RAN FIRES APKWS2 HMAS ALBATROSS: The RAN has launched the new laser guided APKWS2 rockets from an 816 Sqn MH-60R Romeo helicopter during recent training.
	CLASSIC HORNET FOR AWM CANBERRA: A multi combat tour veteran RAAF F/A-18HUG Hornet has been transferred to the Australian War Memorial to honour the type's service into perpetuity.
	LOYAL WINGMAN TAXI TRIAL VIDEO QUEENSLAND: Video. Boeing has released video of the BATS Loyal Wingman prototype conducting its first independent taxing trials.
	KC-30A TO P-8A AAR QUEENSLAND: The RAAF has successfully completed Air to Air Refuelling trials between KC-30A MRTTs and P-8A Poseidons off the Qld coast.
	KORD AWARDED TECH DEVELOPMENT FUNDS CANBERRA: Aussie Kord Defence has won funds to develop its tech that enables a soldier to shuttle through comms nets and weapon accessory modes via a wireless pistol grip mounted unit.
	NEXT GEN SUB RFI REQUESTS OSBORNE SA: The first Local Manufacturing Package RFI for the future Attack class submarines has been released as early work on the boats shifts from France to Adelaide.
	FRENCH TTH SPEC OPS UPGRADE FRANCE: Airbus Helicopters has revealed its Spec Ops upgrade for the NH-90 TTH that it hopes to sell to Australia to improve our MRH90s.
	KF41 LYNX DELIVERED TO AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA: The first Australianised Rheinmetall KF41 Lynx AFV prototype has been airlifted into Australia ahead of the Land 400 Phase 3 trials. Pics and analysis.
	KC-30A MRTT UPGRADE SPAIN: Airbus Military has been contracted with the next tranche of KC-30A digital upgrades to allow the aircraft to fully network with RAAF's latest C4I and with 5th gen aircraft.
	RAAF LUKE AFB F-35A OPCON ENDS ARIZONA USA: The RAAF's operational conversion element at Luke AFB in Arizona flew its final mission on Friday ending five years of US based Lightning II OpCon.
	TIGER LOBBY TRIES TO STOP NEW GUNSHIP AUSTRALIA: A bizarre media campaign to halt the replacement of the Army's ultra expensive and barely operational Tiger ARH is gaining traction just as an announcement of new gunships is imminent.
	IRST21 EMPLOYS ON COMBAT OPS MIDDLE EAST REGION: The RAAF's near future IRST21 stealth tracker sensor for its F/A-18Fs has been flown in combat for the first time by the US Navy.
	ARMY ABRAMS OPTIONS AUSTRALIA: With less than 11 months to go before a final decision, Army has reduced its M1A1 Abrams replacement options to two possibilities.
	ARMY SEEKS LEASED HELICOPTERS TOWNSVILLE: Reports have emerged indicating the Australian Army is seeking to lease additional helicopters to augment capacity at 5th Aviation Regiment.
	NUSHIP SUPPLY DELIVERED FLEET BASE WEST: The first of the RAN's two new Supply class AORs is safely berthed at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia after her voyage from Spain.
	BOXER CRV OPERATIONAL CONVERSION WIDE BAY QLD: Photostory. Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle operational conversion is well underway in Qld as the acquisition gains momentum.
	WARRAMUNGA COMPLETES AMCAP DRYDOCK HENDERSON WA: HMAS Warramunga is back in the water after completing the dry dock phase of her AMCAP upgrade at Henderson WA.
	VIRUS DELAYS LAND 400 TRIALS AUSTRALIA: The global pandemic has caused an unavoidable delay to the start of the Land 400 Phase 3 AFV field trials between the German KF41 Lynx and Korean AS21 Redback.
	RAN DELIBERATELY DOWNGRADING OPV CANBERRA: The RAN has deliberately downgraded the Arafura class OPVs under construction to make them too weak to land all inservice and planned ADF helicopters.
	BUSHMASTER & HAWKEI RWS CONTRACT CANBERRA: The Government has finalised the contract to equip Army's Bushmaster and Hawkei PMVs with the advanced Aussie made R400S Mk2 HD Remote Weapon Station.
	FCS13 DFSW SIGHT TRIALS SINGLETON: The Army is conducting live fire trials of the advanced FCS13 sighting system for Direct Fire Support Weapons.
	HUNTER FRIGATE BUILD ISSUES AUSTRALIA: The RAN's next generation Hunter frigate program has been affected by virus restrictions that have delayed important work and now threatened UK ship reductions could leave the RAN a near orphan FFG operator.
	51FNQR NEXT GEN REGIONAL SUPPORT CRAFT AUSTRALIA: The new Regional Support Craft being built for 51FNQR will substantially improve Army's Torres Strait rough water mobility and response.
	RAAF ACCEPTS 30TH LIGHTNING II USA: The RAAF has accepted its 30th F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter at its US acceptance area in Arizona USA.
	USAF C-17 BOMBER TRIALS USA: The USAF has successfully used C-17As to drop palletised JDAM Precision Guided Munitions in trials that have major relevance to the RAAF.
	RAN MCM DRONE AUTONOMY RESEARCH AUSTRALIA: The RAN has funded the development of autonomous Mine Countermeasure Unmanned Underwater Vehicle launch and recovery to allow true 'unmanned' mine clearance operations.
	GA-ASI REVEALS MQ-9 REPLACEMENT USA: General Atomics has revealed its concept of a stealthy MQ-9A Reaper replacement which has implications for the RAAF's plans to buy the old school MQ-9B SkyGuardian.
	LAND 400 AFV PRICE MYSTERY HUNGARY: Why has Army estimated it will cost taxpayers three to four times what Hungary paid for the Lynx AFV with the same Australian made turret.
	LOYAL WINGMAN ENGINE RUN VIDEO QUEENSLAND: Video. Boeing has released video of the BATS Loyal Wingman prototype conducting its first ground engine testing.
	'COGNITIVE' UAS FLIGHT TRIALS QUEENSLAND: Boeing's Phantom Works International has demonstrated Aussie developed 'cognitive' AI driven UAS machine learning and tactical decision making in flight trials.
	HMNZS TE KAHA SEA TRIALS CANADA: The new look HMNZS Te Kaha has commenced post upgrade sea trials off Victoria in Canada after completing the Frigate Systems Upgrade work.
	LYNX LANCE 2 TECH DETAILS GERMANY: The Lance 2 turret on the soon to arrive in Australia Lynx AFV prototypes are more advanced than the Lance 1 turrets seen on the Boxer CRV.
	CRV EATS EXPENSIVE AMMO AUSTRALIA: Army's next gen Boxer CRV is limited to expensive 30mm munitions due to German Army failure to fully certify more ammunition types.
	3 SQN F-35 IIS ACTIVITY WILLIAMTOWN: The RAAF's 3 Squadron is conducting high tempo operations aiming towards IOC certification scheduled for December.
	AS9 HUNTSMAN 155 SPH RFT CANBERRA: Defence has invited Hanwha Defence Australia only to tender its AS9 Huntsman for Project Land 8116 Mobile Protected Fires.
	HAWKEI ENTERS FULL RATE PRODUCTION BALLARAT: The Australian Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicle - Light has been approved for full rate production of the large fleet.
	TURRETED AS21 REDBACK EMERGES ISRAEL: An Elbit Systems video has revealed an operational Hanwha AS21 Redback with an almost complete T2000 turret integrated ahead of the Australian Army trials.
	NUSHIP SUPPLY INBOUND SPAIN: The RAN's first new Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment Nuship Supply is taking on final provisions for her maiden voyage ahead of sailing for Australia.
	REMOTE DIGITAL MAINTENANCE SUPPORT AMBERLEY: The RAAF has introduced high tech systems that allow US experts unable to travel due to the Pandemic to advise C-17A work conducted in Australia.
	DEFENCE FUNDS LOCAL ARMED COMBAT BOTS BRISBANE: Aussie firms have developed an ultra smart armed UGCV that uses advanced AI to autonomously navigate the battlefield, and detect and destroy hostile forces.
	HMAS SYDNEY COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT TRIALS SYDNEY: HMAS Sydney has successfully demonstrated systems fusion using her advanced Cooperative Engagement Capability with sister ship HMAS Brisbane.
	AI SMASHED ACE PILOT IN SIM TRIALS USA: Artificial Intelligence program has smashed a top gun USAF fighter pilot in every dogfight in the latest DARPA simulator based machine learning trials.
	RAN AEGIS BASELINE 9 UPGRADE AUSTRALIA: The RAN's Hobart class DDGs will soon commence their upgrade to the latest Aegis Baseline 9 with missile defence and true fused sea/air/land battlespace capability.
	ARMY SEEKS EXCALIBUR BLOCK III AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is seeking to upgrade its inservice 2007 vintage 155mm M982 Excalibur with Excalibur Block III 'smart and discriminating' APGMs.
	RAN TO REPLACE MRH-90 AUSTRALIA: The RAN will replace the MRH-90 TTH helicopter with a new type and transfer its share of the fleet back to the Army.
	ARMY COMBAT RESCUE OPERATOR BRISBANE: Army has introduced a Combat Rescue Operator specialist employment category to conduct personnel rescue from vehicles, aircraft and dangerous locations.
	NEXT GEN JAMMER - MID BAND FIRST FLIGHT USA: The RAAF's expanded Next Generation Jammer - Mid Band took a step closer with the first flight of a prototype system on a Growler in the USA only two days after new contracts were signed.
	ARMY RIVERINE PATROL CRAFT AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army will introduce a Riverine Patrol Craft capability as part of its pivot to Archipelagic Operations doctrines to augment its ability to operate effectively in the tropics.
	RAAF ACQUIRES AN/ALQ-249 NGJ-LOW BAND USA: Australia has injected funds into the development of the AN/ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer program which will exponentially expand our Electronic Attack capability.
	TAG CQB ROBOT TRIALS AUSTRALIA: Special Operations Command - Australia has trialled four legged combat support robots in Close Quarter Battle and Special Recovery training scenarios.
	ARMY TO EXPAND AUTONOMOUS ARMOUR FLEET AUSTRALIA: The Army will expand its autonomous armoured vehicle fleet 400 percent to expedite unmanned combat trials and has funded more robotic combat support research.
	SUBMARINE TARGET SIMULATOR FOR RAN AUSTRALIA: The RAN is acquiring an advanced underwater target system that accurately simulates hostile submarines and torpedoes producing ultra realistic training.
	NUSHIP SUPPLY COMMENCES SEA TRIALS SPAIN: The RAN's next gen Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment nuship Supply has commenced sea trials in Spain ahead of sailing to Australia.
	BUSHMASTER COMMON CONFIGURATION UPGRADE AUSTRALIA: The entire Australian Army Bushmaster PMV fleet will be progressively rebaselined to a new 'Common Configuration' which incorporates all the latest upgrades.
	FIRST 75 SQUADRON F-35A TEXAS USA: The first RAAF F-35A Lightning featureing the tail art of the elite NT based 75 Squadron has flown for the first time. Pic by Texasafterburner.
	NZ ROLLS OUT NEW MULTICAM NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Army is rolling out its new multicam uniform to its soldiers in volume after successful user trials and positive feedback.
	HMNZS AOTEAROA COMMISSIONED NEW ZEALAND: The RNZN's new Polar class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment HMNZS Aotearoa has been commissioned into service in Auckland.
	ANZAC FFH SONAR UPGRADE AUSTRALIA: The RAN's anti submarine and anti torpedo capability has been vastly improved with a new Aussie designed sonar processing unit.
	1ST AS21 REDBACK PROTOTYPE REVEALED SOUTH KOREA: Hanwha Defence has revealed its first two AS21 Redback Armoured Fighting Vehicle prototypes for the Australian Army's Project Land 400 Phase 3.
	US ARMY M1A2C OPERATIONAL AUSTRALIA: The US Army's roll out of the next gen M1A2C Abrams paves the way for Australia's planned acquisition of the type for our Armoured Cavalry Regiments.
	M-777A2 ARTY REPAIRS AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army's M-777A2 required important repairs after issues with the system were identified by the US and Canadian Armies.
	INDONESIA SEEKS EUROFIGHTERS INDONESIA: Indonesia has put in a formal offer for Austria's corruption tainted Eurofighter Typhoon fleet which is set to be retired due to internal politics.
	VTOL MTUAS AT SEA FLIGHT TRIALS AUSTRALIA: The RAN is conducting VTOL Maritime Tactical Unmanned Aerial System flight trials off an Anzac frigate at sea off NSW.
	LOYAL WINGMAN UCAS ACQUISITION AUSTRALIA: The 2020 Force Structure Plan reveals that the Aussie Loyal Wingman UCAV concept has morphed from advanced research project to hard capability requirement with a huge budget.
	NEW SNIPER RIFLES, PISTOLS, SHOTTIES, SMGs & COMPACT ARs AUSTRALIA: The ADF has kicked off its Small Arms Replacement program with new Sniper Rifles, pistols, shotties, SMGs and Compact SDW/ARs being acquired first.
	CLASSIFIED 81mm PGM PROGRAM AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is partnering the US military in a classified program to develop an ultra lethal precision 81mm mortar round.
	AOR SUPPLY DUE IN SEPTEMBER SPAIN: Nuship Supply, the first of two new AORs, will be delivered to Australia in September after being delayed by pandemic shutdowns at Navantia in Spain.
	10 SQN TO 'FLY' MQ-4C AUSTRALIA: A recently released RAAF document has ended speculation over which unit will operate the new MQ-4C BAMS fleet.
	8500 ADDITIONAL EF-88 RIFLES AUSTRALIA: The Government has funded the manufacture of 8500 additional EF-88s to complete re equipping the Army Reserve 2nd Division.
	ARMY BUYS MORE RQ-12A SUAS AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army has signed up for a second tranche of improved RQ-12A Wasp AE SUAS drones for its combat manoeuvre units.
	5TH ANZAC ENTERS AMCAP UPGRADE HENDERSON WA: The fifth of the RAN's eight Anzac class frigates is being prepared for its Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program upgrade in WA.
	NZ ARMY ACCEPTS SIX MRZR NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Army has received its first tranche of Polaris MRZR military All Terrain Vehicles for its combat manoeuvre elements.
	ADF SEEKS 'SMART' AT MINES AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is seeking networked wireless smart Anti Tank 'mine' dispensors that use onboard sensor arrays that can identify hostile armour from friendlies and civilians and are fired by a soldier in a remote location after ID of the target.
	NZ ARMY ORDERS BUSHMASTER PMV FLEET NEW ZEALAND: The NZ Government has approved the purchase of a decent sized fleet of late model Australian made Bushmaster PMV-Ms to enter service in two years.
	MAJOR ACTIVE PROTECTION SYSTEM ROLL OUT AUSTRALIA: The ADF will equip all combat and combat support armour and protected trucks and even landing craft with advanced 'hard kill' Active Protection Systems that shoot down missiles, rockets and shells.
	INDONESIAN MV-22 TILTROTOR BUY INDONESIA: The US State Department has approved an Indonesian request for MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft for the TNI - Angkatan Darat.
	ADDITIONAL AIR COMBAT CAPABILITY AUSTRALIA: The 2020 Force Structure Plan has revealed that the Additional Air Combat Capability budget is in train with a healthy budget. Pic Mathieu Macey
	RAAF AGM-158C POTENTIAL AUSTRALIA: The RAAF's next generation AGM-158C LRASM is extremely stealthy, sneaky, smart and dangerous and will exponentially improve Australia's sea denial capacity.
	2RAR (AMPHIB) IIS M224A1 AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is introducing the M224A1 to 2RAR (Amphib), the first time the system has been issued outside Special Operations.
	THEATRE STRIKE FOR ARMY AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is involved in the development of the US Army's next generation PrSM and will soon acquire its own long range hitting power.
	LARGEST EVER ADF REMOTE WEAPONS STATION BUY AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army has just signed its largest ever Remote Weapons Station contract with Aussie systems leader Electro Optical Systems.
	RAA SET TO DOUBLE AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army's Joint Fires are set to exponentially expand with two regts of self propelled guns and the M-777A2s uprated to ultra long range or replaced with next gen arty systems alone.
	BELGIUM REDUCES TTH OPS BELGIUM: Another military user is reducing its exposure to the NH/MRH-90 Tactical Transport Helicopter - with future ramifications for the ADF and NZDF.
	WARRAMUNGA REMASTED UNDER AMCAP HENDERSON WA: HMAS Warramunga's new Sea 1448 Radar Mast has been integrated by BAE Systems Australia within the AMCAP upgrade process.
	LOCAL F-35A FMSim UPGRADE WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The RAAF and Lockheed Martin Australia have conducted the first ever F-35 Full Mission Simulator upgrade using local technicians.
	AOTEAROA ARRIVES IN NZ NEW ZEALAND: The Royal New Zealand Navy's new Polar class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment Aotearoa has arrived at home in Auckland.
	RAA INTRODUCES AUTOMATED BARREL CLEANING AUSTRALIA: The Royal Australian Artillery has introduced a labour saving automated barrel cleaning system for the 155mm M-777A2 LTH.
	COMBAT BRIGADE's AT WORK AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army's three multirole combat brigades have spent the month rebuilding capacity as pandemic mitigation measures have been relaxed.
	F-35A VULNERABILITY TO LIGHTNING ISSUE USA: The F-35 Joint Program Office has released an advisory to limit F-35A flying in certain weather conditions which will affect the RAAF fleet.
	NEXT GEN JAMMER - LOW BAND DEVELOPMENT USA: The RAAF's eagerly anticipated Next Generation Jammer suite for the EA-18G Growler continues to progress towards operational release with both low and mid band pods in trials.
	RAN MK 15 BLOCK 1B/2 CIWS OIC AUSTRALIA: The Navy's latest gen Mk 15 Block 1B Baseline 2 Close In Weapons System has achieved Initial Operating Capabililty.
	3RD RAAF TRITON LOCKED IN AUSTRALIA: The Dept of Defence has confirmed the acquisition of a third MQ-4C Triton UAS, originally revealed in US Government disclosures in April.
	MORE SUB BUILD SCHEDULE DELAYS AUSTRALIA: The design of the RAN's next gen Attack class submarines is running late with another key component incomplete.
	MORE AUSSIE BUSHMASTERS FOR JAMAICA JAMAICA: The Jamaica Defence Force has put in another order for Australian Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle - Mediums. Pic Loop
	ADF MICROSAT LAUNCHED IN NZ NEW ZEALAND: An RAAF/UNSW developed research micro satellite was launched into space by Rocket Labs from New Zealand.
	ADF SATELLITE LAUNCHED IN NZ An Australian Defence Force research micro satellite was launched into orbit by Kiwi low cost launch company Rocket Labs in New Zealand.
	GBU-53/B SMB2 PROBLEMS USA: Problems with the GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb Increment II could impact the RAAF's transition to the F-35A Lightning II.
	3 SQUADRON APPROACHING FULL STRENGTH WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The RAAF's first F-35A Lightning II squadron is approaching a full complement of jets and working towards operational status in December. Pic by Stephen Baldwin
	C-130J BASED REMOTE UAS RECONNAISSANCE EDINBURGH: The RAAF has successfully trialled remote operation and video upload from a UAS to an airborne C-130J using SATCOMM.
	ARMY PROGRESSIVELY RESUMING TRAINING AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is progressively resuming its training program as pandemic mitigation restrictions are eased in northern and western states.
	RFI FOR RAAF HAWK REPLACEMENTS AUSTRALIA: The RAAF has commenced the search for a next generation Lead In Fighter Trainer more suitable for training modern combat aircrew.
	NZ CONTRACTS FIVE C-130J-30 HERCS NEW ZEALAND: The RNZAF will get five C-130J-30 Hercs fitted with the most advanced self defence, satellite communications and surveillance systems in operations globally.
	GERMANS ARE ADOPTING AUSSIE BOXER GUNCAR GERMANY: The German Deutsches Heer is participating in the development of the final spec turreted Australian Boxer CRV and will also introduce the type into service.
	NEXT GENERATION JAMMER ISSUES USA: The US Government Accountability Office has identified some technical issues with the Next Generation Jammer under development for the US Navy and the RAAF.
	F/A-18F OPERATIONAL CONVERSION AT AMBERLEY AMBERLEY: The RAAF's trial of F/A-18F Super Hornet operational conversion training at RAAF Amberley is progressing smoothly.
	MORE BLUEFIRE EF88 SIMULATORS AUSTRALIA: The ADF has contracted Meggitt Training Systems for more digital BlueFire EF88 simulated weapons for its high resolution WTSS combat shooting training simulators.
	SPEC OPS LIGHT HELO PROGRAM AUSTRALIA: Special Operations Command Australia's expedited light assault helo acquisition program will soon be shortlisted for tenders.
	'CLEAVER' PALLETISED PRECISION STRIKE USA: The US Air Force Special Operations Command's CLEAVER is aiming to turn airlifters into low cost massive airborne cruise missile carriers with implications for the RAAF.
	STANDARD MINIMI LSW UPGRADE AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is upgrading over half of its standard (tactical long barrel) F-89A1 Light Support Weapons to F-89A2 specification following on from the short barrel 'Para' upgrade.
	EVOLVED ABRAMS OPTIONS CANBERRA: The future Australian Abrams upgrade will closely leverage the two next generation M1A2 upgrades currently being validated by the US Army.
	RAN MAINTAINING BORDER PROTECTION DARWIN: The RAN is employing multiple strategies to ensure the Patrol Boat fleet maintains border protection operations during the pandemic restrictions.
	RNZE COMBAT ENGINEER WATERCRAFT NEW ZEALAND: The Royal New Zealand Engineers have introduced their new FC530 Combat Engineer Watercraft inflatable boats.
	FIRST US MADE F-35A CRASH FLORIDA USA: The first US built F-35A Lightning with the same specification as the RAAF's Lightning IIs has been lost during flight ops.
	HMAS SYDNEY ENTERS SERVICE TASMAN SEA: The RAN's third and final Hobart class destroyer was commissioned at sea after stringent pandemic control measures saw her entry into service delayed.
	AUSSIE F-35 PART PRODUCTION THREATENED USA: The US President has stated he plans to return F-35 Joint Strike Fighter component production back to the USA threatening Australian aerospace participation in the JSF Program.
	RQ-7B TUAS REPLACEMENT OPTIONS AUSTRALIA: Four advanced US, Israeli and European Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems are under evaluation to replace the inservice RQ-7Bv1 'eye in the sky'.
	UPDATED - SYDNEY COMMISSIONING SYDNEY HARBOUR: The pandemic safe commissioning ceremony for the new destroyer Sydney V may be the first RAN 'underway' commissioning at sea since the Second World War.
	READINESS CYCLE ADJUSTED - HAMEL 20 CANCELLED AUSTRALIA: Mandatory pandemic mitigation measures and state border closures have forced Army to adjust its ready brigade rotation certification program.
	ARAFURA OPV HULL CONSOLIDATION OSBORNE SA: The RAN's next gen Arafura class OPV first of class has reached hull module consolidation at the ASC's South Australian shipyard.
	ARMY SEEKS M1A2 ABRAMS SIMULATORS AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is seeking training simulators for M1A2 Abrams tanks - signalling the beginning of the replacement of our inservice M1A1 SA Abrams MBTs.
	FIRST LOYAL WINGMAN BATS UCAS AUSTRALIA: The first of three prototypes of the Australian designed and built RAAF sponsored Boeing Airpower Teaming System (BATS) unmanned combat aircraft is complete with test flights due later this year.
	ATTACK SUB BUDGET BLOWS OUT AUSTRALIA: The depreciation of the Australian dollar has seen the cost of Attack class submarine build blow out to almost $90 billion.
	RAAF RHINO IRST21 BUY FINALISED USA: The RAAF's plans to upgrade its F/A-18F to fight against 'lo vis' stealthy aircraft move ahead with IRST21 acquisition contracts finalised.
	SIX MORE CCPB PATROL BOATS CANBERRA: Six additional Cape Class Patrol Boats will be built for the RAN to augment the future Arafura class OPV fleet on border protection operations.
	LOCAL BLU-111 MUNITIONS DELIVERED BENALLA: The first shipment of Australian made BLU-111 'insensitive' bomb units has been accepted by the RAAF for its combat aircraft fleets.
	THIRD OF RAAF F-35As FLYING USA: More than a third of the RAAF's contracted fleet of F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters have rolled off the assembly line and are flying.
	DUTCH ORDER MORE BUSHMASTERS BENDIGO: The Netherland's Koninklijke Landmacht is back for another tranche of Aussie made Bushmaster PMV- Mediums for high risk operations.
	US ARMY DIGITAL RIFLE FIRE CONTROL USA: The US Army has begun seeking prototype 'smart sights' for its Next Generation Squad Weapons that exponentially improve soldier 'first round hit' probabilities.
	SPACE SURVEILLANCE TELESCOPE FIRST PICS EXMOUTH: The RAAF/US Space Force operated Space Surveillance Telescope in WA has taken its first images during systems trials.
	CHILE COMMISSIONS EX RAN FFGs SYDNEY: Former RAN Adelaide class frigates Newcastle and Melbourne were quietly commissioned into the Armada de Chile last week.
	MAXIMI ENTERS RAN SERVICE CORAL SEA: Personnel portraiture imagery has revealed the RAN has introduced a gucci coyote coloured para stocked MAXIMI 7.62mm light machine gun into service.
	AOR AOTEAROA SEA TRIALS SEA OF JAPAN: The Royal New Zealand Navy's next gen Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment Aotearoa is sailing through sea trials off South Korea.
	AUTOMATIC AIR TO AIR REFUELLING SUCCESS SPAIN: The RAAF's KC-30As will soon be flying robotic servos refuelling on demand thanks to successful autonomous air to air refuelling tests over Spain.
	THIRD RAAF TRITON USA: US Government information releases reveal another MQ-4C Triton Broad Area Maritime Surveillance drone under contract.
	RAAF AIR WARFARE CENTRE VIDEO AUSTRALIA: VIDEO RAAF Warfare Center's new video detailing the scope of multi domain combined joint operations and the RAAF's efforts to perfect them.
	NEW GUNSHIPS FAR CHEAPER THAN KEEPING TIGER AUSTRALIA: A new technical analysis has confirmed A&NZD's calculations that buying modern US gunships is exponentially cheaper than retaining the inservice but barely operational Tiger ARH.
	MC-55A PEREGRINES UNDER ASSEMBLY CANBERRA: The RAAF has confirmed that its future MC-55A Peregrine Special Electronic Missions Aircraft are advancing through production.
	DEFENCE BUDGET TO BE MAINTAINED CANBERRA: The Government has expressly recommitted to maintaining the Defence budget in the wake of the Wuhan Virus emergency and the pressures on Commonwealth revenue.
	BOXER OPERATIONAL CONVERSION BEGINS BRISBANE: The first squadron has commenced Operational Conversion training for the next generation Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle.
	HMAS BRISBANE POST DELIVERY UPGRADE SYDNEY: HMAS Brisbane is in dry dock undergoing an upgrade program to bring her up to final Hobart class destroyer specification.
	ADELAIDE COMMENCES MH-60R FOCTL JERVIS BAY: MH-60R Romeo helicopter First of Class Flight Trials are underway on HMAS Adelaide.
	3RD RAAF HORNET IN CANADA CANADA: A third retired RAAF F/A-18HUG 'Classic' Hornet has been quietly delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force.
	RNZAF P-8A PRODUCTION TO COMMENCE USA: Production of the RNZAF's next generation P-8A Poseidon Multi Mission Maritime Aircraft will commence shortly under a US Navy contract.
	SYDNEY ARRIVES AT FLEET BASE EAST SYDNEY HARBOUR: Nuship Sydney, the final RAN Hobart class destroyer has arrived at Fleet Base East in Sydney Harbour ahead of her commissioning into service.
	LOCAL 25x137mm MUNITIONS PRODUCTION BENALLA: Nioa is seeking to produce advanced 25x137mm munitions for the RAAF's F-35As and for export from the Government's ammo factory at Benalla.
	HAWKEI PMV-L ISSUED TO 1RAR TOWNSVILLE: 1RAR has accepted the first Aussie made LRIP Hawkei PMV-L armoured vehicles as the lead unit in the Hawkei introduction into service.
	RAAF AIM-9X-2+ PRODUCTION USA: The US DoD has contracted Raytheon Missile Systems to produce evolved next gen Sidewinder missiles for the RAAF under the FMS system.
	AN/ALQ-249 NEXT GEN JAMMER TESTING DONE AUSTRALIA: The RAAF's future Airborne Electronic Attack capacity is shaping up with the completion of AN/ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer -Mid Band testing.
	ADF RAMPS UP VIRUS RESPONSE AUSTRALIA: The ADF has activated teams of experts to assist medical and health workers fight to disrupt the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Wuhan virus.
	1RAR TAKES AASAM HONOURS GREENBANK QLD: 1RAR has scooped up the honours at AASAM 20, taking ADF and Army top shot and AASAM team trophies back to Townsville.
	ARMY TUAS ISR EXPANSION AUSTRALIA: The Army is seeking advanced TUAS drones and expanding its TUAS Squadrons by 50 percent to keep up digital development.
	OILER HMAS SIRIUS FOR SALE AUSTRALIA: The Department of Defence is offering the RAN's only inservice underway oiler HMAS Sirius for sale in its new Australian Defence Sales Catalogue.
	PANDEMIC ISSUES FOR ADF AUSTRALIA: The ADF not only has to face the health affects of SARS-CoV-2, but cancellation of major training programs, delays in equipment acquisition and likely savage future budget cuts.
	AUSTRALIAN ARMY ISLAMIC UNIFORM AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army has revealed its new Islamic uniform for female soldiers.
	ADF PANDEMIC IMPACT REDUCTION RESPONSE AUSTRALIA: The ADF has introduced a broad range of measures to manage Covid19 infection of personnel and the wider community including cancelling the AASAM international events.
	RAN ACCEPTS HEAVY FUEL S-100s NOWRA NSW: New heavy fuel compliant Vertical Take Off and Landing UAS have been accepted by the RAN after completing comprehensive trials.
	ARUNTA GOES LOUD AFTER AMCAP WESTERN AUSTRALIA: HMAS Arunta has launched missiles and fired her main gun for the first time since emerging from the AMCAP upgrade.
	2/1RNZIR WINS NZ BDE SKILL AT ARMS NEW ZEALAND: 2nd/1st Bn Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment has taken the honours at the New Zealand Army's premier combat skills competition.
	RAAF OFFERED USN TRITONS CANBERRA: Northrop Grumman has offered the RAAF the Triton production slots made available by US budget cuts at lower pricing.
	SEA 4100/1 MARITIME STRIKE RFI CANBERRA: The Harpoon Block II Plus Extended Range is the first publicly revealed response to Sea 4100/1 Request for Information.
	CLASSIC HORNETS SOLD TO ADVERSARY CONTRACTOR CANBERRA: All of the RAAF's remaining unsold classic Hornets will go to a US airborne adversary training contractor after being withdrawn from service.
	DDG MAGNETIC DEPERMING IN USA CALIFORNIA: The US Navy is deperming the RAN's new Hobart class destroyers as Navy moves to reduce Australia's vulnerability to mine warfare.
	ARMY EAST TIMOR THEATRE HONOUR CANBERRA: The Australian Army has been presented with the Theatre Honour East Timor 1999-2003 in a ceremony held in Canberra.
	US COMPROMISES RAAF UAS ACQUISITIONS USA: The US Navy's suspension of Triton BAMS's orders and the USAF's cancellation of Reaper acquisitions has profound implications for the RAAF.
	RAN ACCEPTS FINAL HOBART DDG OSBORNE SA: The RAN has accepted the last of its new Hobart class Guided Missile Destroyers from AWD Alliance in South Australia ahead of commissioning the warship into service in a few months.
	SPAIN RETIRES 1/4 OF ITS TIGERS SPAIN: The Spanish Army is retiring a quarter of its Tiger attack helicopter fleet which will be cannibalised as spare parts - reducing the global fleet to just over 130 aircraft after Australia replaces its ARH.
	SOVEREIGN RAAF F-35 CODE WRITING CAPABILITY USA: A highly classified facility in Florida will allow Australia to develop customised software that will allow our F-35's artificial intelligence to clearly see and understand our neighbourhood weapons systems.
	USMC EYES STERN LANDING VESSEL USA: The US Marines are exploring a revolutionary Australian amphibious vessel design that is turbocharging over the beach emplacement and forging new pathways in regional power projection and HADR response.
	UPGUNNED & UPGRADED SOF MRH-90 AUSTRALIA: The MRH-90 is being upgunned and fitted with new insertion and extraction gear in a high priority race to make it suitable for Special Ops before the Black Hawk is retired.
	2ND RAAF MQ-4C CONTRACTED USA: The US Government has finalised arrangements for the RAAF's second MQ-4C Triton Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Unmanned Aerial System.
	ANZAC MIDLIFE CAPABILITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM HENDERSON WA: The 2nd, 3rd and 4th Anzac frigates going through the AMCAP upgrade are progressing with HMAS Anzac approaching sea trials in the near future.
	HAWKEI PMV-L IN SERVICE SOON AUSTRALIA: The new Australian built Hawkei PMV-L armoured vehicle is about to recommence its entry into service program in Townsville after a year's delay.
	NEW RNZN AOR AOTEAROA SOUTH KOREA: The RNZN's impressive new Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment will soon sail for home after final sea trials are completed off South Korea.
	A3R -AUTOMATED AIR TO AIR REFUELING SINGAPORE: The Singaporeans are taking the lead in Multi Role Tanker Transport development sparing the RAAF from another potential Airbus R&D nightmare.
	RAN AUTONOMOUS MINE COUNTERMEASURES PITTWATER NSW: The RAN is introducing a new range of autonomous underwater mine detection systems within a very deployable small footprint Mine Countermeasures capability.
	LOYAL WINGMAN FUSELAGE COMPLETE BRISBANE: The cutting edge Loyal Wingman Unmanned Combat Aviation Vehicle prototype is under construction at Boeing in Brisbane in the most advanced Australian based military aviation program since the 1950s.
	RAAF AGM-158C LRASM ACQUISITION USA: The US Department of Defence has approved a large order of advanced stealthy anti ship missiles for the RAAF's F/A-18F Rhinos.
	US NAVY UPGUNS P-8A POSEIDONS USA: The RAAF will benefit from the US Navy's decision to exponentially expand the P-8A Poseidon's combat capability with a new suite of precision munitions.
	RAAF TRIALS HERC WITH LITENING POD AUSTRALIA: The RAAF has fitted one of its C-130J airlifters with the AN/AAQ-28 (V) Litening Pod during trials to see if the system can improve aircrew and embarked mission elements' situational awareness.
	SPIKE LR II FOR INFANTRY & SOF AUSTRALIA: Australian Army infantry and cavalry units will soon be equipped with a fire and forget, AI aided long range precision missile system capable of defeating all known armour.
	F-89A2 UPGRADE INSERVICE AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is upgrading its inservice F-89A1P Para Minimi Light Support Weapons to F-89A2 specifications.
	US DOD F-35 REPORT USA: The US Dept of Defence has released a report into the F-35 program which reveals significant issues and some structural blockages to the type reaching its air combat potential.
	ANZAC 7.62 PRECISION AUTOS AUSTRALIA: Feature profiling Australian and New Zealand 7.62x51mm automatic Precision Rifle Systems in service as Marksman Weapon Systems/Designated Marksman Weapons/secondary sniper systems.
	NEW M252A1 ACHIEVES IOC AUSTRALIA: The new Picatinny Arsenal M252A1 81mm Mortar System has been certified operational at one SOCAust and one RAR battalion ahead of broad scale roll out.
	WILLIAMTOWN F-35 TO INCREASE RAPIDLY WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The RAAF's Australian based F-35A Lightning II fleet is set to more than double this year and triple by mid next year as the F-35A replaces the F/A-18HUG.
	4 SQN PC-21 JTAC TRAINERS ARRIVE WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The RAAF's Joint Terminal Attack Controller training program has re equipped with the new PC-21 aircraft after withdrawing the long serving PC-9A(F).
	NZ LAUNCH OF TOP SECRET US SATELLITE NEW ZEALAND: The US Government has contracted a NZ rocket company to launch a top secret surveillance payload into orbit.
	AH-64E IS NOT EXPENSIVE - BOEING AUSTRALIA: Boeing has rejected French claims its AH-64E Apache is too expensive, tabling evidence that the Echo model has lower costs than its competitors while delivering exponentially more combat power to the ADF.
	MASSIVE RAN SYSTEMS BUY APPROVED USA: The US Congress has approved a massive RAN systems acquisition request for top shelf equipment for its Hunter class Future Frigates and the upcoming Hobart class destroyer upgrade.
	LOYAL WINGMAN FLIGHT TRIALS AUSTRALIA: Flight Trials of the RAAF/Boeing codeveloped Loyal Wingman autonomous Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle are scheduled to commence at an undisclosed location this year.
	338 NORMA MAGNUM USA: US Special Operations Command has introduced the modern 338 Norma Magnum cartridge into limited service acquiring both the Light Weight Medium Machine Gun and Sniper systems in the new round.
	RAAF ARIZONA F-35 TRAINING COMPLETE ARIZONA: The RAAF's F-35A Lightning fleet will soon be all relocated home to Australia with the end of USAF led operational conversion at Luke AFB in Arizona and the RAAF Williamtown NSW based training will kick off in earnest.
	ANAO ATTACK CLASS SUB AUDIT CANBERRA: Contrary to the Top Brass's denials, a close reading of the ANAO Future Submarine Report reveals a project already coming off the rails with cascading costs and a French military industrial complex thumbing its nose at Australia on contract conditions.
	FIRST USN RHINO BLOCK 3 DELIVERED USA: The first Block III Super Hornet/Rhino is about to be delivered to the US Navy allowing the operational test and evalution program to commence with RAAF fleet upgrade of elements to follow.
	RAAF AIRBORNE ELECTRONIC ATTACK UPGRADE USA: A second tranche of upgraded digital systems has been contracted with Northrop Grumman within the RAAF's cutting edge Airborne Electronic Attack upgrade program.
	GERMAN AIRBUS HELICOPTERS WOES GERMANY: The German Deutsches Heer is experiencing low availability rates and major issues with its fleets of Airbus Helicopters Tiger and NH90 (Taipans) helos that make the Australian Army and RNZAF's problems seem minor.
	BOXER CRV R400S MK2 RWS CONTRACT CANBERRA: Contracts for the manufacture of the next gen Aussie made EOS R400S Mark II D-HD 3X Remote Weapons Stations for the Boxer CRV have been signed.
	RAAF F35 INTEGRATED TRAINING CENTRE READY WILLIAMTOWN: The RAAF's local F-35 Integrated Training Centre is ready to commence full operational conversion to type in January 2020 with Lightning IIs and a suite of simulators in place.
	LOW DOLLAR SQUEEZES ARMY MODERNISATION AUSTRALIA: The Reserve Bank's deliberate devaluation of the Australian dollar has seen ADF acquisition costs explode threatening Army's vital modernisation programs.
	BRISBANE RETURNS FROM CALIFORNIA SYDNEY: HMAS Brisbane has returned to Fleet Base East in Sydney after her successful completion of live missile firings in California for her CSSQT.
	CANTO TORPEDO COUNTERMEASURES DECOY AUSTRALIA: Naval Group has signed agreements with Australian companies to produce the CANTO Torpedo Countermeasures Decoy munition for the future Attack class submarines.
	TWELFTH POSEIDON ENTERS SERVICE EDINBURGH: The RAAF's twelfth P-8A Poseidon MMMA has flown into RAAF Edinburgh ahead of schedule. Pic Nathan Rundle Photography
	SEVEN EXTRA F-35s AT WILLIAMTOWN WILLIAMTOWN NSW: Seven additional F-35A Lightning IIs have flown into RAAF Williamtown more than doubling the Australian based fleet of Joint Strike Fighters.
	AUSTRALIAN MADE NZDF HEAVY 5.56 AUSTRALIA: A new Aussie designed heavy 5.56mm round for the New Zealand Army's advanced new MARS-L rifles will replace the F1A1 green tip in NZDF service.
	LCM8 REPLACEMENT PROJECT AUSTRALIA: After failing spectacularly in the 2000s, Army is searching for a replacement for its 50 year old LCM8 landing craft for the second time.
	SPECIAL OPERATIONS LIGHT HELO AUSTRALIA: Special Operations Command - Australia's quest for a new light helicopter is approaching the request for tender - where shortlisted consortiums will be invited to make hard offers.
	RAAF PC-21 FLEET COMPLETE AUSTRALIA: The RAAF complete fleet of the new Pilatus PC-21 advanced trainer aircraft has entered service.
	HUG HORNET OPERATIONAL CONVERSION ENDS WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The RAAF's last ever F/A-18HUG Hornet Operational Conversion Course has been completed with the last new classic Hornet pilots qualified.
	C-130J LAIRCM COUNTERMEASURES FOC RICHMOND NSW: The RAAF's C-130J Hercules LAIRCM anti heat seeking missile self defence suites have reached Full Operating Capability.
	2RAR AMPHIB SLIDESHOW TOWNSVILLE: We look at the new composition of the 2nd Battalion (Amphibious) and the Joint Pre Landing Forces it contributes to the Amphibious Ready Group.
	LOST GROWLER REPLACEMENT OPTIONS AUSTRALIA: The RAAF has three primary options to replace the capability lost in the EA-18G Growler A46-311 engine fire at Nellis AFB in 2018.
	MQ-9B SKY GUARDIAN ACQUISITION CONFIRMED CANBERRA: The RAAF's future MQ-9B Sky Guardian is a far more capable platform than the inservice MQ-9A Reaper made famous in the GWOT.
	ASSEGAI BREAKS 155mm RANGE RECORD SOUTH AFRICA: An evolution of the Australian Army's new RDM Assegai 155mm Precision Guided Munitions has broken world 155mm range records during firings in South Africa.
	ARMY ACQUIRES JCREW I1B1 C-IED JAMMER USA: The Australian Army will acquire the Northrop Grumman Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare Increment 1 Block 1 (JCREW I1B1) System.
	US APPROVES NZ C-130J HERC BUY USA: The US Congress has approved New Zealand's request for five extremely high specification C-130J-30 Hercules to replace the inservice C-130H fleet.
	CEA NASAMS RADAR CONTRACTS AUSTRALIA: Contracts for advanced Aussie CEA Technologies AESAR radars for the Army's NASAMS Surface to Air Missile system have been signed.
	CANBERRA CLASS ACHIEVES FOC AUSTRALIA: The RAN's two Canberra class Amphibious Assault Ships have achieved Full Operating Capability certification.
	SYDNEY COMPLETES SEA TRIALS OSBORNE SA: The final RAN Hobart class destroyer has successfully completed her sea trials in South Australia ahead of her acceptance by the RAN next year.
	US ARMY NEXT GEN SMALL ARMS USA: Three evolved 6.8mm infantry weapon designs are competing for the US Army's Next Generation Squad Weapons to replace the M-4 and M-249.
	AUSSIE BASED JSF FLEET TO DOUBLE WILLIAMTOWN: The RAAF's Aussie based F-35A fleet will double in the next six weeks as the JSF operational conversion gains hard momentum.
	HANWHA AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT BID SOUTH KOREA: Hanwha has unveiled a scale model of the KAAV2, the system from which its Next Generation Australian Amphibious Assault Vehicle will evolve.
	MAJOR F/A-18F SYSTEMS UPGRADE AUSTRALIA: The RAAF is acquiring a suite of next generation systems that will exponentially expand the F/A-18F's combat capability and digital integration.
	ARMY DISPOSES MV-10 MINE FLAIL AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army has disposed of its entire fleet of expensive DOK-ING MV-10 Mine Flail robots after less than five years service with Combat Engineer Regiments.
	END OF RAN's FFG ERA AUSTRALIA: The decommissioning of HMAS Melbourne marks the end of 39 years of RAN Adelaide class FFG7 ops and the long term reduction of the Surface Force to 11 warships in 2020.
	2OCU FINAL HORNET ORDNANCE DELIVERY WILLIAMTOWN: 2 Operational Conversion Unit dropped the last 'bomb' from a 'classic' F/A-18B last week as the unit winds up Hornet training and progresses on to the F-35A.
	NEW LOOK HMNZS TE KAHA CANADA: The RNZN's new look Anzac class frigates have been revealed with HMNZS Te Kaha with an integrated new superstructure bristling with new sensors.
	AS21 REDBACK REVEALED SOUTH KOREA: First Pic! Hanwha Defense has revealed a pre production prototype of the AS21 Redback AFV competing for the Australian Army's APC replacement.
	BOOMERANGER RHIBS FOR ARAFURA OPVS AUSTRALIA: The RAN's future Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessels will be equipped with three Finnish made Boomeranger Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boats.
	KMW 155mm ARTILLERY GUN MODULE AUSTRALIA: KMW's 155mm Artillery Gun Module could be integrated onto inservice Army Boxers, HX trucks or the Land 400/3 IFV to fulfill the Protected Mobile Fires requirement.
	MARITIME TACTICAL UAS CAPABILITY AUSTRALIA: The RAN's search for a Maritime Tactical Unmanned Aerial System capability under Project Sea 129 Phase 5 is about to heat up.
	NZSAS DEBUT NEW NZMTP UNIFORM NEW ZEALAND: NZ Special Operations Forces have released images of a Hostage Recovery exercise with operators wearing the next gen NZMTP multicam combat fatigues.
	NEXT GENERATION TACTICAL WATERCRAFT AUSTRALIA: Former RAN CDT operators have developed a high tech naval special operations watercraft specifically to suit ADF water operations.
	ATTACK CLASS SUB DESIGN CANBERRA: The head of the Future Submarine Project has described the Attack class as an all new 'bespoke' design with 'references' from the French nuke Barracuda.
	BELL'S NEXT GEN GUNSHIP USA: Gunship helicopter founder Bell has released an image and a few details of its next generation 360 Invictus Attack Recon helicopter.
	LAND 400 PHASE 3 RMA TRIALS AUSTRALIA: Rheinmetall and Hanwha have 12 months to deliver three prototype armoured vehicles ahead of the Land 400/3 RMA trials which will begin next year.
	US ARMY'S NEXT GEN 6.8mm AMMO UNITED STATES: If the US Army's Next Generation Squad Weapons program is successful we will be saying goodbye to the long serving 5.56 and 7.62mm cartridges in the next decade and a half.
	RAN ENDS FFG OPS SYDNEY HARBOUR: The RAN ended 39 years of Adelaide class FFG operations on September 27 when HMAS Melbourne returned to base for the last time.
	TENTH P-8A POSEIDON EDINBURGH SA: The RAAF's tenth P-8A Poseidon Multi Mission Maritime Aircraft has entered service with 11 Squadron in Australia.
	HAWKEI PMV-L DELAY AUSTRALIA: The Government has confirmed that the Hawkei PMV - Light program has been delayed but maintains the vehicle will reach FOC on schedule.
	FIRST BOXER CRV ENTERS SERVICE ENOGGERA QLD: The Army has revealed its first Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle Block 1 at a ceremony at Gallipoli Barracks Brisbane.
	BUDGET VIP MRTT ENTERS SERVICE WASHINGTON DC: The RAAF's dual role VIP transport/tanker KC-30A A39-007 has conducted its first known Prime Ministerial transport op.
	GROUND BASED 30 X 113mm AUSTRALIA: The introduction into service of the advanced Australian made EOS R400S Mk 2 Remote Weapons Station brings the possibility of employing the Apache gunship's lethal 30 x113mm cannon capability.
	HANWHA AS21 REDBACK ACV CANBERRA: We examine the downselected Hanwha Defence Australia option for Project Land 400 Phase 3 - the AS21 Redback Family of Armoured Vehicles.
	RHEINMETALL KF41 LYNX FOV CANBERRA: We take a closer look at the Rheinmetall Defence Australia proposal for Project Land 400 Phase 3 - the KF41 Lynx Family of Vehicles.
	LAND 400 PHASE 3 SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED CANBERRA: The Department of Defence has announced that the two successful downselected tenders for Land 400/3 are Hanwha and Rheinmetall.
	NUSHIP SYDNEY COMMENCES SEA TRIALS ADELAIDE: The RAN's third Hobart class Guided Missile Destroyer Nuship Sydney has commenced Sea Trials ahead of handover to Navy.
	ADF DELEGITIMISES FLAG, ANZAC HERITAGE CANBERRA: The Australian Defence Force is set to rename every defence facility and downgrade the primacy of the Australian flag under Campbell's radical new reconciliation policy.
	JOINT PRECISION AIR DROP SYSTEM CURTIN WA: The RAAF and Army have successfully demonstrated the new Joint Precision Air Drop System to accurately deliver air resupply packages from medium altitude.
	FIFTH & SIXTH F-35As ARRIVE WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The fifth and sixth RAAF F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters have flown into Williamtown bringing the local 3 Squadron's nose count to six airframes.
	SIX RFIs FOR TIGER REPLACEMENT AUSTRALIA: Up to six international attack reconnaissance helicopters have been put forward as a potential replacement for the Tiger ARH with Leonardo and Denel showing interest.
	4 SQN REPLACING PC-9A(F) WITH PC-21 WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The RAAF's PC-9A(F) Forward Air Control aircraft are being replaced with the new PC-21 FAC rolling off the Pilatus line in Switzerland.
	HMAS BRISBANE CSSQT TRIALS NORTH AMERICA: HMAS Brisbane has crossed the Pacific to conduct her Combat Systems Ship Qualification Trials visiting Pearl Harbour and Canada on the voyage.
	FRENCH NUCLEAR SUB SEA TRIALS IN 2020 FRANCE: Sea trials of the French Navy's nuclear submarine Suffren which is the base design for Australia's future submarine are scheduled for 2020.
	UNDERWAY OILER STALWART III LAUNCHED SPAIN: The RAN's second Supply class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment Stalwart III was launched in Spain yesterday after a rapid nine month build.
	SNIPER THERMAL WEAPON SIGHT ACQUISITION AUSTRALIA: The next generation long range ThermoSight HISS-XLR Thermal Weapons Sights has entered service with Special Operations Command - Australia and the School of Infantry sniper cell.
	LAND 400-3 DOWN SELECT IMMINENT AUSTRALIA: The announcement of which two armoured vehicles will enter competitive trials to replace the M113AS4 is imminent.
	TAG-EAST KAC MASTER KEY BREACHER AUSTRALIA: One of the less conventional TAG Close Quarter Battle weapons is the KAC Master Key breaching shotgun.
	RAN EXTENDS CAPE PB LEASE AUSTRALIA: The RAN has extended its Cape class patrol boat lease to meet its high tempo border protection operational requirements.
	M107A1 50BMG SNIPER RIFLE IN SERVICE AUSTRALIA: A Prime Ministerial PR photo confirms that the Barrett M107A1 .50 cal is operational with Special Operations Command.
	US ARMY EXTENDED DEPLOYMENT IN AUSTRALIA HAWAII: The US Army is planning an extended deployment of forces to Australia next year under its Pacific Pathways 2.0 program.
	BRISBANE SAILS FOR CSSQT IN USA PACIFIC OCEAN: HMAS Brisbane is underway to the USA with a full suite of live missiles for the destroyer's Combat Systems Ships Qualification Trials.
	MORE TIGER ISSUES GERMANY: Airbus Helicopters has released a safety notification for Tiger helicopters that is serious enough for the German Army ground its entire fleet.
	AN/ALQ-249 NEXT GEN JAMMER TRIALS USA: The RAAF's near future acquisition of the Next Generation Jammer for it Growlers took a step forward with US Navy user trials of the formidable new AEA system.
	UPGRADED DDG MH-60R FLIGHT TRIALS NSW WATERS: The RAN is conducting Romeo flight trials on HMAS Hobart's upgraded configuration to establish final Ship Helicopter Operating Limits.
	LCM-1E UPGRADED TO DEPLOY ABRAMS TOWNSVILLE: The RAN has successfully trialled an upgraded LCM-1E Landing Craft to transport the Army's M1A1 Abrams and other heavy vehicles.
	FOUR MORE P-8As INBOUND RAAF EDINBURGH: The last four P-8A Poseidons have rolled off the Boeing production line and will arrive in Australia by January with the first due in August.
	LOCAL F-35 OP CON FLIGHTS COMMENCE RAAF WILLIAMTOWN: The RAAF's first two pilots to conduct Operational Conversion to the F-35A in Australia have completed their first solo flights.
	MARINE MRF-D AT FULL STRENGTH AUSTRALIA: The arrival of the 3rd Bn 3rd Marines has brought Marine Rotational Force - Darwin to a full MAGTF strength of 2500 for the first time since deployment began in 2012.
	AH-64E & AH-1Z CONFIRMED TENDERS AUSTRALIA: Boeing and Bell have confirmed they will be offering their cutting edge AH-64E Guardian and AH-1Z Zulu Cobra attack helos to replace the Tiger ARH.
	NZ WANTS MORE BUSHMASTER PMV-M NEW ZEALAND: The NZ Government has commenced negotiations for a significant quantity of Bushmaster PMVs to harden up its expeditionary forces.
	ADF COY ON PROTECTED MOBILE FIRES CANBERRA: Defence won't confirm any platform as the 'Self Propelling Howitzers' announced by the PM during the Election but confirms Tactical Rocket Artillery and the M-777A2.
	TIGER REPLACEMENT PROJECT UNDERWAY CANBERRA: The long awaited program to replace the Army's troubled Tiger ARH helos is underway with a healthy budget for new gunships approved and an RFI released.
	AIM-120D AMRAAM ALREADY IN RAAF SERVICE AMBERLEY: AIM-120D AMRAAM Captive Air Training Missiles are being employed by RAAF F/A-18Fs during Talisman Sabre and have been in service for 'a few years'.
	RAAF INTRODUCES GBU-39/B SDB WILLIAMTOWN: The RAAF'S F-35A Integrated Training Centre is employing its high tech training simulators to introduce the cutting edge GBU-39/B Increment 1 Small Diameter Bomb.
	ANZAC SURFACE COMBATANT FLEET CONTRACTS AUSTRALIA: The combined Australian and NZ surface combatant fleet will be temporarily reduced to seven fully certified warships due to decommissioning, upgrades and delays.
	NZ's HOT & HEAVY 5.56 ROUND NEW ZEALAND: The NZDF has introduced a heavy 5.56mm round usually used by US Special Operations Forces for its Gucci new LMT MARS-L rifles.
	ABRAMS TUSK SUSPENSION UPGRADE BANDIANA: Australian M1A1 AIM SA Abrams MBTs have almost completed a full suspension upgrade to accommodate the full TUSK survivability systems integration.
	ARMY CUTS RECRUIT FITNESS REQUIREMENTS KAPOOKA: Army has ended fitness testing requirements at 1RTB to accommodate females and lower unacceptable injury rates amongst 'unconditioned' recruits.
	155mm ASSEGAI BALLISTIC DATA CAPTURE PORT WAKEFIELD SA: Australia is developing the digital ballistic data files for the M-777A2 155mm gun and the next generation RDM Assegai munitions for AFATDS.
	MRH-90 SUSTAINMENT PAIN AUSTRALIA: The ADF's fleet of MRH-90 Tactical Transport Helicopters cost more to fly per hour than the much more capable Chinook or much more sophisticated Romeo.
	RAN WARSHIPS TO DECOMMISSION SYDNEY: The RAN is about to decommission two of its most deployed warships with a third due to follow later in the year as the Navy transitions to modern designs.
	TWO RAAF F-35As DIVERTED FROM AUSSIE CONVERSION OPS USA: The RAAF's two newest F-35A Lightning IIs have been diverted away from the Operational Conversion to type program after a US request.
	ARUNTA REJOINS FLEET AFTER UPGRADE WESTERN AUSTRALIA: HMAS Arunta has returned to Fleet Base West ahead of the resumption of sea operations after completing the AMCAP upgrade.
	C-130J-30 HERCULES FOR RNZAF NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Government has selected the C-130J-30 Hercules airlifter as the replacement for its inservice C-130H Hercules fleet.
	TIGER ARH FORCED LANDING OAKEY QLD: A Tiger ARH helicopter has conducted a forced landing after hitting power lines during a training flight near the AAAvnTC at Oakey SEQ.
	HIGH COST OF AEA SUSTAINMENT AUSTRALIA: According to budget documents, the RAAF's most expensive airframe to operate is NOT the much maligned F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.
	TIGER COSTS MORE THAN ARMY AMMO AUSTRALIA: Keeping the under performing Tiger ARH helicopter flying costs more than the Army's yearly ammunition expenditure costs.
	INDEPENDENCE CLASS LCS FOR RAN? AUSTRALIA: The US Navy is using the Australian designed Independence class LCS as its Mine Countermeasures platform will the RAN follow?
	NAVY QUIETLY SOLD OFF TWO MINE HUNTERS SYDNEY: The RAN quietly sold off two of its six Huon class Mine Hunter Coastal vessels late last year reducing its fleet to four operational boats.
	M107A1 ENTERS RNZIR SERVICE NEW ZEALAND: The new Barrett M107A1 50 cal Long Range Sniper Rifle is entering service with the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
	R400S MK2 PWS ENTERS SERVICE GLOBAL: The Australian Army's new R400S Mk 2 Protected Weapons Station has been integrated onto Bushmasters operating in Iraq, Afghanistan and Australia.
	M1A2C ABRAMS ENTERS SERVICE USA: The Australian Army's next generation tank acquisition under Project Land 907 Phase 2 is firming with the M1A2C entry into US Army service.
	PROTECTED MOBILE FIRES AUSTRALIA: The re election of the Morrison Government has turned the announcement of the acquistion of a fleet of 'Self Propelled Howitzers' from election promise to exciting reality.
	NEW M252A1 MORTAR OP CONVERSION AUSTRALIA: The Army is hard at work introducing the M252A1 81mm Mortar System which will replace the long serving F2 in Army and Army Reserve mortar teams.
	RNZN MODERNISATION NEW ZEALAND: The Royal New Zealand Navy's next generation AOR Aotearoa will transform the Kiwi's maritime reach and operational endurance.
	ASSAULT BREACHING & BRIDGING USA: The Army is energetically exploring the capabilities available for its new Under Armour Assault Breaching and Bridging equipment including robotics.
	RAAF F-35 LIVE WEAPONS TESTS WILLIAMTOWN: The RAAF's new F-35A Lightnings have been flying in exercises and are about to fire their weapons systems for the first time in Australia.
	GROWLER FLEET ACHIEVES IOC AMBERLEY: The RAAF's EA-18G Growler based Airborne Electronic Attack capability has reached Initial Operational Capability on schedule.
	C-130J HERC SATCOMM UPGRADE EXPANDED RICHMOND NSW: The RAAF is expanding its upgrade of Hercules satellite communications systems to include half the C-130J-30 fleet.
	ADF PROTECTED AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is seeking an armoured amphibious vehicle to broaden the scale and scope of its amphibious capability.
	TIGER ARH WITHDRAWAL CONFIRMED AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army's Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters near future retirement has finally been confirmed.
	MRH-90 MINIGUN & OPERATIONAL MODIFICATIONS AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army's MRH-90 Tactical Transport Helicopters have been upgunned and given uprated winches for combat operations.
	KIWIS INTRODUCE NEW FC530 ASSAULT BOAT NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Army is introducing new FC530 Zodiac inflatable assault boats during an OT&E activities at 2 Engineer Regiment.
	AIR 6000/3 TOWED MISSILE DECOYS AUSTRALIA: The Government has confirmed funding for the RAAF's next generation towed missile decoys for its Rhino, Growler and F-35A Lightning fleets.
	FEW CLUES FOR RAAF AFTER JAPANESE JSF LOSS AUSTRALIA: The RAAF has little to go on in the wake of the loss of the Japanese F-35A on Tuesday until the flight data recorders and wreckage is recovered.
	ARMY UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLES GREENBANK QLD: The Army is currently conducting analysis on the Australian made MAPS autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle in a series of trials.
	POSEIDON 08 MODIFICATIONS COMPLETE USA: The RAAF's eighth P-8A Posiedon has entered validation and verification flight testing after being modified with airframe monitoring sensors and the software upgrade package.
	TWO MORE F-35As ARRIVE WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The RAAF's fleet of F-35A Lightnings in Australia has doubled to four with two additional Lightnings flying in to RAAF Williamtown.
	SUPACAT SOV COMMANDO OPERATIONAL SOON HOLSWORTHY: Special Operations Command Australia's Supacat SOV-Commando vehicles are undergoing a final upgrade and should enter service within weeks.
	FIRST BOXER INBOUND GERMANY: The first Block 1 European production Boxer armoured vehicle is about to be delivered to the Australian Army after rolling off the production line.
	ENGINE MAKER BANKRUPTCY THREATENS HAWKEI AUSTRALIA: The Hawkei PMV-L's engine manufacturer has entered bankruptcy creating uncertainty as the Aussie vehicle is about to enter full rate production.
	RAN TRIALS NEW MULTICAM UNIFORM CORAL SEA: The RAN has commenced trials of a new Maritime Multicam Pattern Uniform ahead of an intended replacement of the inservice Disruptive Pattern Naval Uniform.
	FALCON 7X JETS FOR RAAF CANBERRA: The first RAAF Falcon 7X VIP transport aircraft will enter service with 34 Squadron mid year after completing its fitout.
	EF-88C CARBINE & AN/PEQ-16B MIMPIM GLOBAL: The EF-88C 'Commander' short barrel Enhanced Austeyr and the AN/PEQ-16B MIMPIM night aiming device are now in service on Operations Okra and Highroad.
	SMArt 155 SENSOR FUSED MUNITION ENTERS SERVICE SHOALWATER BAY: The Army has introduced the Rheinmetall Deihl SMArt 155 Sensor Fused Munition for precision anti armour strikes.
	HMAS BRISBANE READINESS EVALUATION SYDNEY: HMAS Brisbane, the RAN's second Hobart class Guided Missile Destroyer is about to start readiness evaluations ahead of operations.
	SECOND MQ-4C TRITON UAS CONTRACTED AUSTRALIA: The Dept of Defence has signed up for the second of at least six MQ-4C Triton Broad Area Maritime Surveillance UAS.
	PROTECTED AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE ACQUISITION AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is looking for a Protected Amphibious Vehicle to convey combat elements ashore from the RAN's Amphibious Assault Ships.
	BOXER CRV ACQUISTION UNDERWAY AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army is putting all the pieces in place ahead of the arrival of the Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle in April 2019.
	ARMY SURFACE TO AIR MISSILES CONFIRMED CANBERRA: The Government has confirmed the acquistion of the Raytheon/Kongsberg/CEA Technologies Enhanced National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS).
	BRITS BUY E-7 WEDGETAIL UNITED KINGDOM: The RAF will acquire the E-7 Wedgetail in similar configuration to the Australian AEW&C system fitout with Australian industrial support.
	MANUS ISLAND NAVAL BASE UPGRADE PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Australia will upgrade the PNGDF's Lombrum Naval Base on Manus Island under a $5 million bilateral agreement with PNG.
	TE MANA ENTERS UPGRADE IN CANADA CANADA: The second New Zealand Anzac class Guided Missile Frigate has commenced its upgrade at a Canadian specialist shipyard.
	RAAF MC-55A PEREGRINE ACQUISITION CONFIRMED CANBERRA: The Government has disclosed an acquisition of high end Electronic Warfare aircraft to augment ADF digital domain dominance.
	1AR UAS & UAS ISR EXPERIMENTS CULTANA SA: The 1st Armoured Regiment is experimenting with a SRV mounted ISR screen ahead of main force MBT elements during Predator's Walk.
	AMRAAM FOR AUSTRALIAN ARMY USA: The US Government has approved a large acquisition of AMRAAM missiles for the Australian Army's future NASAMS2 missile system.
	RAN BELL 429 RETIREMENT AVALON VIC: The RAN is on the verge of retiring its final leased Bell 429 helicopter now that the HATS training program has matured.
	FRENCH SUBMARINE CONTRACT SIGNED CANBERRA: Despite withering criticism, the Australian Government has signed off on the contracts for the far future diesel electric Attack class concept submarine.
	UPGRADED P-8A POSEIDONS FOR RAAF & RNZAF EDINBURGH: The RAAF and RNZAF will both receive Increment III Block I spec P-8A Poseidons with the RAAF's first upgraded MMMA due soon.
	AUSTRALIA JOINS BOEING BATS UCAV PROJECT AVALON VIC: Australia is funding the development of a stealthy fast jet UCAV to fly in swarms on combat missions with our piloted combat aircraft.
	MQ-9 REAPER OUTBACK CONSORTIUM FINALISED AVALON VIC: Team Reaper Australia have announced the finalised consortium that will deliver the RAAF's near future Armed Remotely Piloted Aircraft fleet.
	1BDE EF-88 ROLLOUT NT & SA: 1 Brigade is almost fully rearmed with the next generation EF-88M Modular Weapon System after commencing the transition in October.
	FIRST TWO HORNETS TO CANADA CANADA: The RAAF has successfully transferred the first two of its retiring F/A-18HUG 'classic' Hornets to the Royal Canadian Air Force.
	ADF ATTEMPTS TO COVER UP RADICAL AGENDA CANBERRA: The Australian newspaper is reporting that the ADF has classified a feminist cultural advisor's report in an attempted COVER UP of the CDF's wholesale adoption of radical gender and identity theory.
	FIRST GUARDIAN PB IN SERVICE PAPUA NEW GUINEA: The first of 21 new Guardian class Patrol Boats to be gifted by Australia to the Pacific Islands has entered service with the PNGDF .
	NO STOPPING FRENCH SUBMARINES NOW CANBERRA: The RAN's scarily expensive next generation submarine is now unstoppable after the Government signed the last contractual arrangement with France.
	CANADA HORNET TRANSFER APPROACHES WILLIAMTOWN: The RAAF is preparing to transfer the first of 25 HUG Hornets to Canada after all the paperwork has finally been approved and the contract signed.
	ADVANCED F-35 TRAINING PROGRAMS WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The RAAF is working up the F-35 Integrated Training Centre at Williamtown which will employ the most advanced simulators and simulated training programs available.
	MRH-90s REPLACE SPECIAL OPS BLACK HAWKS HOLSWORTHY NSW: Special Operations Command has replaced some Black Hawks with MRH-90 helicopters after years of resisting the new European helicopters.
	HMAS ARUNTA AMCAP TRIALS HENDERSON: HMAS Arunta has commenced the work up to sea trials to validate the Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program sensor, communications and habitability upgrades.
	ARMY IMPROVES PROTECTED VEHICLE ELECTRONIC CAPABILITIES WOOMERA: The Army is working at improving the survivability and networking integration of its protected vehicle fleets under the PMICA program.
	USAF AQM-37D LAUNCHES SAVED AWD CSSQT CALIFORNIA: A short notice intervention by the USAF to fire supersonic target drones allowed HMAS Hobart to successfully complete her CSSQT sea trials in December.
	SPARTANS REHOMED AT AMBERLEY AMBERLEY QLD: The RAAF's fleet of C-27J Spartan Battlefield Airlifters are now flying from their new home at RAAF Base Amberley in southeastern Queensland.
	RNZN TO ACQUIRE SEAEYE ROV NEW ZEALAND: The RNZN has acquired the SAAB Seaeye Cougar XT Remotely Operated Vehicle to equip its next gen Hydrographic and Diving Support Vessel.
	LIGHTNING II FLIGHT OPS COMMENCE WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The RAAF has commenced flight operations with its two new F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters out of RAAF Williamtown near Newcastle.
	AUTONOMOUS UNMANNED SUBMARINE WARFARE USA: Artificial intelligence, autonomous operations and new naval drones are set to revolutionise Sub Surface Warfare long before the first of the RAN's next generation submarines is launched.
	FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT USA: The program to replace modern combat helicopters has commenced in earnest with the US Army funding two sensational next gen demonstrator aircraft.
	HMAS HOBART WEAPONS FIRING CALIFORNIA USA: VIDEO - Video imagery of HMAS Hobart firing RIM-66 SM2, RIM-162 ESSM missiles and Mk 45 127mm gun during Combat Systems Sea Trials.
	2OCU CELEBRATES FINAL HORNET OPS WILLIAMTOWN: 2 Operational Conversion Unit has painted one of its twin stick 'classic' Hornets in tiger stripes to honour its final year flying the F/A-18.
	RETIRED KIOWA HELO AUCTION AVALON VIC: The last of the ADF's long serving B206B Kiowa Light Observation Helicopters will be auctioned off in February with online bids closing in early March.
	RAN NAMES SEA 1000 SUBMARINES CANBERRA: The RAN has announced the naming of its next generation submarines before the final contractual arrangements have been settled, further undermining the financial and technical negotiations.
	FIRST F-35A LIGHTNINGS ARRIVE WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The first two of an eventual 72 F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters have arrived in Australia to begin the RAAF's 5th Generation conversion in earnest.
	ANAO JSF REPORT REVEALS UNKNOWN COSTS CANBERRA: The Australian National Audit Office has released its Joint Strike Fighter - Introduction into Service and Sustainment report which reveals a few surprises.
	AFP TARGETS COMBAT VETS CANBERRA: The Australian Federal Police have officially opened a criminal investigation into Australian combat veterans accused of war crimes in Afghanistan.
	AOR NUSHIP SUPPLY LAUNCHED SPAIN: The first of two RAN next generation Supply class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment tankers has been launched in Spain.
	NZDF MARS-L NOW STANDARD ISSUE RIFLE NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Army has recognised its new MARS-L Assault Rifle as the standard issue small arm after the roll out reached critical mass.
	ARMY UPGRADES .338LM SNIPER RIFLES AUSTRALIA: The Army is upgrading its 8.58 x 70mm Sniper Systems using advanced new Australian developed and manufactured ballistic techologies.
	C-130J EXTERNAL FUEL TANK TRIAL RICHMOND NSW: The RAAF has upgraded a C-130J Hercules with external fuel tanks ahead of a major trial to test the new configuration's effectiveness.
	RAAF REAPER BUY IMMINENT CANBERRA: The Government has announced the acquisition of a fleet of MQ-9 'Reaper' armed Remotely Piloted Aircraft for the RAAF.
	USAF KC-135R TANKER DAMAGED IN SYDNEY SYDNEY: A USAF KC-135R aerial refuelling tanker was damaged during a ground movement at Sydney's Kingsford Smith International Airport on Tuesday.
	HOBART DEMONSTRATES FIRST EVER SYSTEMS FUSION WITH USN CALIFORNIA: The new AWD HMAS Hobart has successfully demonstrated the first ever sensor shooter systems fusion between a US Navy and allied warship.
	MASSIVE AUSTAL CYBER HACK WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Australian advanced warship builder Austal has suffered a massive data theft from a criminal group seeking ransom.
	HMAS BRISBANE COMMENCES WORK UP SYDNEY: The RAN's second Hobart class Air Warfare Destroyer HMAS Brisbane has commenced its work up towards operational employment.
	JSF DIVISION HEAD STATEMENT AUSTRALIA: The RAAF officer in charge of the F-35A JSF Division has released a statement ahead of the arrival of the type in Australia.
	NEW M-252A1 81mm MORTAR AUSTRALIA: The Army is about to commence the introduction into service of the next generation M-252A1 81mm Mortar System.
	KC-30A MRTT CERTIFIED TO REFUEL F-22A RAPTOR CALIFORNIA USA: The RAAF's KC-30A MRTT tankers have been approved to refuel the USAF's top of the line F-22A Raptor Air Dominance Fighters.
	MAYBE ONLY 8 NOT 12 NEXT GEN SUBS AUSTRALIA: The senior RAN Future Submarine Program officer sheds light on some surprising facts after problems during the painful contractual negotiations with the French.
	CV90 Mk IV INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLE AUSTRALIA: While BAE Systems Australia has not officially tendered for Land 400 Phase 3 yet, any offering would likely be based on the CV90 Mark IV.
	POSEIDON FLEET EXPANDS AND ASSUMES ASW MISSION EDINBURGH SA: The RAAF's P-8A Poseidon MMA fleet has expanded and is about to take on the Anti Submarine Warfare mission from the AP-3C Orion.
	NAVY STANDS UP MTUAS SQUADRON NOWRA NSW: The RAN has commissioned a new Maritime Tactical Unmanned Aerial System Squadron to pioneer the introduction of the capability.
	F-35A INTRODUCTION SCHEDULE ARIZONA USA: EXCLUSIVE FEATURE - The RAAF's planned F-35A Lightning II introduction into service schedule with new release in flight imagery.
	TIGER ARH FOCFT MOMENTUM ARAFURA SEA: Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters have conducted a seven week First of Class Flight Trial on HMAS Canberra.
	1OTH F-35A LIGHTNING II IN SERVICE ARIZONA USA: The tenth RAAF F-35A Lightning II is flying at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona with the 61st Fighter Squadron.
	MRF-D18 MARINES RETURN HOME DARWIN: Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 2018 has completed its six month deployment to Australia and returned to its home bases.
	KEOGH REORG COMPLETE AUSTRALIA: FEATURE - The Plan Keogh reorg is just about complete with three additional ASLAV Squadrons and vehicle transfers to the motorised and mechanised infantry battalions.
	ALL F-35 FLIGHT OPS SUSPENDED USA: Global F-35 Lightning II operations have been suspended while every aircraft is inspected to the wake of the first in flight loss of the aircraft.
	RNZAF T-6C TEXAN CRASH NEW ZEALAND: An RNZAF T-6C Texan has been extensively damaged during a training mission mechanical failure at RNZAF O'hakea.
	SPECIAL OPERATIONS HELICOPTER ACQUISTION CANBERRA: Special Operations Command - Australia's requirement for a Special Operations Aviation Support light helicopter is moving forward with an offical RFI release.
	ANZAC FRIGATE AMCAP UPGRADE HENDERSON WA: The Royal Australian Navy has commenced the Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program upgrade for its FFH Guided Missile Frigates.
	REGIONAL FORCE SURVEILLANCE GROUP OPERATIONAL DARWIN: All three of the Army's specialist Regional Force Surveillance Units have been formally amalgamated within the new Regional Force Surveillance Group.
	FUTURE SUBMARINE PROJECT PROBLEMS AUSTRALIA: The RAN's Future Submarine Project faces extreme issues as the French delay on technology transfer and the pump jet propulsion is now in doubt.
	HERCULES TO ABRAMS REFUEL PORT AUGUSTA SA: The ADF has successfully used a C-130J Hercules to refuel a 1st Armoured Regiment M1A1 Abrams in an unconventional trial.
	HMAS HOBART ON WAY TO USA HAWAII USA: The RAN's first Air Warfare Destroyer is steaming to California to complete combat systems trials ahead of IOC declaration.
	ADF EXPANDS PACIFIC PARTNERSHIPS PACIFIC ISLANDS: The Australia is negotiating to build a joint base in PNG and will fund a HADR base in Fiji under ambitious regional engagement policies.
	.338 LWMMG MACHINE GUN AUSTRALIA: The Australian Defence Force has been offered the next generation 8.6 x 63.3mm Light Weight Medium Machine Gun with sensational hitting power.
	HAWKEI PMV-L ANAO REPORT CANBERRA: The Australian National Audit Office has released a mixed report into the acquisition of the Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicle - Light.
	TWO NEW LAND 121 HX TRUCKS ENTER SERVICE PUCKAPUNYAL VIC: The Army School of Transport has commenced training on the HX42M and HX81 RMMV HX Series 2 High Mobility Logistics System trucks.
	AWD2 BRISBANE ARRIVES AT FLEET BASE EAST SYDNEY: Nuship Brisbane, the second of the RAN's new Hobart class Air Warfare Destroyers has arrived at Fleet Base East in Sydney Harbour ahead of her commissioning.
	ARMY ORDERS CARL GUSTAV M4 MRWS SWEDEN: Swedish arms manufacturer SAAB has disclosed that the Australian Army has ordered the new 84mm Carl Gustaf M4 Multi Role Weapons System.
	AJAX IFV TENDER FOR LAND 400-3 AUSTRALIA: General Dynamics Land Systems - Australia is offering an evolution of the Ajax IFV for the Land 400 Phase 3 Request for Tender.
	KOREAN REDBACK IFV TENDER AUSTRALIA: The AS21 Redback IFV, a variant of the K21 KNIFV, will be offered for Land 400 Phase 3 Request for Tender by South Korea's Hanwha Defense Systems.
	NZ BEGINS SAS HUNTING INQUIRY NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Government has commenced its own witch hunt of Afghanistan Special Operations veterans arising from activist allegations
	TWO KF41 LYNX IFVs DELIVERED AUSTRALIA: Two Rheinmetall KF-41 Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicles have been airlifted in Adelaide in the direct wake of the Land 400 Phase 3 Request for Tender
	EOS R400S Mk 2 RWS FOR BOXER CRV AUSTRALIA: The Australian made EOS R400S Mark 2 Remote Weapon Station will be fitted to the Land 400 Phase 2 Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles.
	NEW ASSEGAI ARTY AMMO ARRIVES BRISBANE: The first shipment of the new Rheinmetall Denel Munitions Assegai range of 155mm artillery projectiles has arrived ahead of integration trials.
	RNZN ACQUIRES NEW VESSEL NEW ZEALAND: The Royal New Zealand Navy is acquiring a new Dive and Hydrographic Support Vessel to replace its decommissioned Manawanui.
	LAND 400 PHASE 3 IFV RFT AUSTRALIA: The Government has officially released the Request for Tender for the next generation Infantry Fighting Vehicles under Project Land 400 Phase 3.
	DETAILS ON ADF SHOTGUN ATTACHMENT AUSTRALIA: Some details on the ADF funded Modular Shotgun System Attachment being developed in Australia have emerged from DefendTex.
	TIGER TRIALS RECOMMENCE ON AAS AMPHIBS SYDNEY: Three 1st Aviation Regiment Tiger ARH helicopters have embarked on HMAS Canberra at Fleet Base East for First of Class Flight Trials.
	6RAR TAKES DOG CUP 2018 SINGLETON: 6RAR has won the 2018 Duke of Gloucester Cup in a competion marked by outstanding teams from all seven RAR battalions.
	RAN ACCEPTS AWD2 BRISBANE OSBORNE SA: The Royal Australian Navy has accepted its second Hobart class Air Warfare Destroyer Nuship Brisbane at a ceremony in Adelaide.
	FUTURE FRIGATE SENSORS DETAILS AUSTRALIA: The next generation Hunter class frigates will be fitted with the most advanced sensors for naval warfighting scenarios.
	FUTURE FRIGATE ARMAMENT DETAILS AUSTRALIA: The next generation Hunter class frigates will be well armed but not capable of Ballistic Missile Defence as the Minister and PM claimed.
	1ST IMAGES OF SOCOMD HK416 PHILIPPINES: The first images of Australian Commandos employing the HK416 carbine have emerged from Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines.
	RNZAF CONFIRMS P-8A POSEIDON AQUISITION NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Government has confirmed it will acquire the P-8A Poseidon Multi Mission Aircraft to replace the RNZAF's P-3K2 Orions.
	RIM-162 ESSM BLOCK II TEST FIRE CALIFORNIA USA: The RAN's upgrade is looking good after successful live fire testing of the RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile Block II.
	AQS-24B MINEHUNTING SYSTEM IN AUSTRALIA JERVIS BAY: Northrop Grumman has chosen the RAN's Mine Countermeasures showcase Ex Autonomous Warrior 18 to demonstrate the upgraded AQS-24B.
	7 BRIGADE ROTATES AS READY BRIGADE BRISBANE: The 7th Brigade has rotated as Ready Brigade, with the 8/9RAR led Battle Group Ram as the Ready Battle Group for contingency deployment.
	TYPE 26 WINS FUTURE FRIGATE CANBERRA: The RAN's Future Frigate will be the cutting edge British Type 26. We profile the new platform with a full technical overview of the ship.
	SIX MQ-4C TRITON UAS FOR RAAF CANBERRA: The Government has confirmed the acquisition of six MQ-4C Triton Broad Area Maritime Surveillance UAS for the RAAF.
	SPECIAL ELECTRONIC MISSIONS AIRCRAFT ACQUISITION USA: The US Government has contracted for two additional G550 based Special Electronic Missions Aircraft almost certainly for Australia.
	ADF FUNDS MODULAR SHOTGUN ATTACHMENT CANBERRA: The ADF has funded the local development of a Modular Shotgun Attachment for the inservice EF-88M Modular Weapons System.
	ADF TURNS ON AFGHANISTAN VETS THE HAIG EU: The IGADF is likely to prosecute Australian veterans for war crimes, and has referred the case to the foreign anti Australian International Criminal Court.
	ARMY ACQUIRES UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLES QUEENSLAND: The Army will acquire four more Australian developed MAPS Unmanned Ground Vehicle for a 12 month user trials program of the cutting edge technology.
	NEW C-130J FUSELAGE TRAINER RICHMOND NSW: The RAAF has acquired a new C-130J Fuselage Trainer to allow realistic hands on cargo bay and loading training for its C-130J Loadmasters and airload personnel.
	NEW COLLINS CLASS SSG SONARS AUSTRALIA: The RAN's fleet of Collins class submarines will be upgraded with the Thales Modular Cylindrical Array sonar to maintain regional combat overmatch.
	CAMPBELL'S FEMINISATION OF INFANTRY A FAILURE AUSTRALIA: Lt General Campbell's plan to feminise infantry battalions is a expensive flop with an 85 percent failure rate and massive wastage of Army training resources.
	WARRAMUNGA SEIZES 5940KG OF HASH ARABIAN SEA: HMAS Warramunga continues her sensationally successful counter narcotics operations in the Middle East grabbing another five tonne of terrorism funding drugs.
	SECOND GEN BUSHMASTER PMV AUSTRALIA: Thales new Bushmaster MR6 PMV is a digitally advanced evolution of the Bushmaster PMV in service with the Australian Army.
	BOXER CRV SPIKE LRII MISSILES CANBERRA: The Australian Army's next generation Boxer CRV will be armed with a double launcher carrying the Israeli Spike LRII precision guided missiles.
	KIWI & UK SAS BUSHMASTER PICS NEW ZEALAND/IRAQ: The first imagery of New Zealand Special Air Service Group Bushmaster PMVs and UK Special Forces Escapade Bushmaster PMVs in Iraq.
	SIXTH F-35A JOINS FLEET AT LUKE ARIZONA USA: The RAAF's sixth F-35A Lightning II fighter has commenced flying with the International Pilot Training Centre at Luke AFB.
	SHIPBUILDING ALREADY OFF RAILS AUSTRALIA: The ANAO audit of the Govt's efforts to build 33 new warships reveals budget blowouts and high risk before a single weld is completed.
	TIGER ARH MUNITIONS LOAD OUT PALMERSTON NT: The 1st Avn Regt's Tiger ARH helos have been firing missiles, rockets and bombs at Ex Griffin Guns and Chong Ju.
	FIRST RAN LANDINGS ON ADV SYCAMORE NSW WATERS: The RAN Fleet Air Arm's 723 Squadron has qualified its instructors on deck landing the EC 135 T2 on ADV Sycamore.
	NUSHIP SYDNEY LAUNCH OSBORNE SA: Nuship Sydney, the third and final Hobart class Air Warfare Destroyer, has been launched by the AWD Alliance in Adelaide.
	NEW USMC Mk 13 Mod 7 SNIPER RIFLE PUCKAPUNYAL VIC: Marine Rotational Force - Darwin is using the new Mk 13 Mod 7 sniper rifle at AASAM's International Sniper Competition.
	NEW SAS BARRACKS IN WA SWANBOURNE WA: The SASR celebrated the opening of the first phase of the Campbell Barracks' redevelopment with a rare capability demo.
	SPECIAL OPS AVIATION TO TRANSITION TO MRH-90 HOLSWORTHY: Special Operations Command aviation support will start transitioning from the Black Hawk to the non operational MRH-90 this year.
	NZ SAS ACQUIRE BUSHMASTER PMV-M NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand Special Operations Forces are acquiring the Australian made Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle.
	SEVENTH P-8A POSEIDON MMA DELIVERED EDINBURGH SA: Another P-8A Poseidon Multi Mission Aircraft has arrived at RAAF Edinburgh for operations with 11 Squadron.
	AP-3C ORION FLEET REDUCED EDINBURGH SA: The RAAF's maritime patrol workhouse AP-3C Orion fleet has been reduced to less than half its original nosecount by retirements.
	16 AIR LAND LIVE FIRE EX AUSTRALIA: VIDEO - 110 Battery of 16 Air Land Regiment conducted a live fire Air Defence Exercise with the RCBS70 VLLADS missile system.
	ADF APPROVED FOR SECOND GENERATION UTAP USA: The US Government has released a follow on approval allowing Australia to acquire revolutionary generation two UTAP aircraft.
	PLAN KEOGH ORBAT MOMENTUM AUSTRALIA: The Plan Keogh adoption of Motorised and Mechanised Infantry Battalions is gaining momentum within the MRCB Brigades.
	FIRST VISION OF SASR NARY SOV AUSTRALIA: VIDEO - Imagery of the Special Air Service Regt operating the until now almost invisible Nary Special Operations Vehicle.
	CHIEF OF ARMY ATTACKS DIGGERS CANBERRA: Lt Gen Angus Campbell has launched an extraordinary attack on our Anzacs demanding they conform to his politically correct agenda.
	RAAF C-27J SPARTAN FLEET COMPLETE RICHMOND NSW: The RAAF has accepted its tenth and final C-27J Spartan Battlefield Airlifter at a ceremony held at RAAF Richmond west of Sydney.
	AUSTRALIAN INTEGRATED JOINT FIRES SA: The RAN has successfully demonstrated the AN/USG-2B Cooperative Engagement Capability on the Hobart class Air Warfare Destroyers.
	US ARMY ACCEPTS AUSSIE BEB BOATS USA: The US Army has accepted the first 34 of an eventual 374 Bridge Erection Boats designed and manufactured by NSW engineering firm Birdon.
	F-35 SDD TEST FLIGHTS FINALLY COMPLETE USA: The F-35 Systems Development and Demonstration (SDD) flight testing program is finally complete allowing the OT&E of the aircraft to begin in earnest.
	IS RAAF COVERT UTAP-22 MAKO CUSTOMER USA: The US Government has approved the potential acquisition of the cutting edge UTAP-22 Mako to two undisclosed countries one rumoured to be Australia.
	M795 IMX 101 MUNITIONS FOR M777A2 USA: The US Government DSCA has approved an Australian Army request for supplies of M795 artillery shells for the M777A2 Lightweight Towed Howitzer.
	RAAF F-35A OPS EXPAND IN USA ARIZONA: The RAAF fleet of F-35A's flying with the USAF 61st Squadron is rapidly expanding as the RAAF prepares for the Lightning II to replace the Hornet.
	NEW CURRAWONG COMMUNICATIONS ENTERS SERVICE BRISBANE: The ADF's new Project Currawong Integrated Battlefield Telecommunications Network has entered service with SE Qld based Army and RAAF Signals units.
	UNMANNED MINE COUNTERMEASURES PROGRAM AUSTRALIA: The RAN is developing an unmanned Mine Countermeasures platform for remote Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Mine Warfare operations.
	FIRST HAWKEI DRIVERS COURSE PUCKAPUNYAL: The Army School of Transport is conducting it first Hawkei PMV-L Drivers Course ahead of the rollout of the vehicles later this year.
	CIVILIAN ALPHA JETS SUPPORT ADF TRAINING WILLIAMTOWN: Three Canadian registered civilian contractor Alpha Jet A's are flying out of Williamtown providing Adversary Air for the ADF.
	P-8A POSEIDON CAPABILITY EXPANDS EDINBURGH: The RAAF's 11 Squadron P-8A Poseidon MMAs will soon take over the Maritime Surveillance mission from the retiring AP-3C fleet.
	FOXTROT CHINOOKS COMPLETE TRIALS ON HMAS CHOULES TOWNSVILLE: The Army's CH-47F 'Foxtrot' Chinook helicopters have completed trials on the RAN's Bay class Landing Ship Dock HMAS Choules.
	1RAR TRANSITIONS TO MOTORISED INFANTRY TOWNSVILLE: The 1st Battalion has commenced life as a Motorised Infantry battalion after taking delivery of the first of 100 Bushmasters and Hawkei PMVs.
	NO DECISION YET ON DAMAGED GROWLER AUSTRALIA: The RAAF claims it has not yet made a final decision on the fate of the EA-18G Growler aircraft damaged in a fire in the USA in late January.
	ARMOURED CAVALRY REGT REORG CULTANA SA: A Squadron 1st Armoured Regiment and Battle Group Jacka have conducted their first exercise as a reroled Combat Reconnaissance ASLAV Squadron.
	AUSTRALIA PAYS FIVE TIMES MORE FOR BOXERS AUSTRALIA: Army will pay five times more for its Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle than the German Army if Marise Payne's figures can be believed.
	BOXER CRV ADVANCED CAPABILITIES AUSTRALIA: The Army's next generation Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle delivers true 21st Century lethality, mobility and battlespace awareness.
	NEXT GENERATION COMBAT RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLE BRISBANE: The Government will announce that the Rheinmetall Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle will be the replacement for the combat proven ASLAV.
	F-35A TECHNICAL PROBLEMS DELAY PROGRESS USA: A US Government report has identified a number of issues that will delay the F-35A Lightning II achieving Full Operating Capability on schedule.
	BRIT FRIGATE IN AUST ON WAY TO SOUTH CHINA SEA BASS STRAIT: HMS Sutherland has participated in Ex Ocean Explorer and port visits prior to conducting a passage through the South China Sea.
	TE KAHA COMMENCES UPGRADE IN CANADA CANADA: The RNZN's Anzac class guided missile frigate HMNZS Te Kaha has arrived in Canada for her major upgrade of combat systems.
	ADVANCED PRECISION KILL WEAPONS SYSTEM II AUSTRALIA: The RAN's fleet of MH-60R Romeo Strike Hawk helicopters are being armed with the laser guided Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System II.
	ADVANCED PRECISION KILL WEAPONS SYSTEM II AUSTRALIA: The RAN's fleet of MH-60R Romeo Strike Hawk helicopters are being armed with the laser guided Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System II.
	SIXTH RAAF F-35A LIGHTNING FLYING TEXAS USA: The sixth RAAF F-35A Lightning II has completed its first flight in Texas USA. Story includes Pics of A35-003/004 and 005. Pics by Carl Richards
	RAAF WEDGETAIL UPGRADE UNDERWAY AUSTRALIA: The first phase of the capability upgrade of the RAAF's E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C fleet has been completed by Boeing Australia
	DAMAGED MH-60R REPAIRED & TESTED AUSTRALIA: The RAN has stated that MH-60R Strike Hawk helicopter damaged on HMAS Warramunga in October is repaired and inspected.
	12 WARSHIPS LEAVE FOR OCEAN EXPLORER SYDNEY: A flotilla of Australian and New Zealand warships has left Sydney to commence Exercise Ocean Explorer 2018 off the east coast of NSW.
	HOBART FIRST OF CLASS WEAPONS TRIALS AUSTRALIA: VIDEO - The Royal Australian Navy's new Air Warfare Destroyer HMAS Hobart has fired its Mk 15 CIWS, Mk 45 127mm Gun and fired a MU-90 LIghtweight Torpedo during trials.
	NEW LAND 155 BRIDGING SYSTEMS ENTER SERVICE HOLSWORTHY NSW: The Australian Army's Enhanced Gap Crossing Capability including four new bridging systems is entering service with the RAE.
	CITATIONS & SACKINGS AFTER TILTROTOR CRASH SYDNEY: Australian Clearance Divers and the crew of HMAS Melville have been awarded the USMC's Meritorious Unit Citation in the wake of the tragic MV-22B Osprey crash.
	NEW 81mm MORTAR FOR ARMY AUSTRALIA: The Army will commence replacing its long serving F2 81mm Mortar with a new lighter advanced 81mm mortar system later on this year.
	NEW PLAN KEOGH BRIGADE ORDER OF BATTLE AUSTRALIA: The Army's three combat brigades are being tweaked under Plan Keogh with more Combat Reconnaissance and APCs to Combat Engineers as well as infantry.
	FUTURE ARTILLERY AMMUNITION SELECTED CANBERRA: The Nioa supplied Rheinmetall Denel Munitions Assegai range of 155mm smart munitions will be Army's Future Artillery Ammunition.
	INDIA AIR FORCE WILL DEPLOY FOR PITCH BLACK INDIA: The Indian Air Force will deploy aircraft to participate in Exercise Pitch Black held in August in the Northern Territory for the first time.
	AUSTRALIA TO INCREASE DEFENCE COOPERATION WITH JAPAN JAPAN: The Prime Minister announced a new Reciprical Access Agreement between Australia and Japan to facilitate increased Defence cooperation in the future.
	AUSTRALIAN ARMY IS OFFICER HEAVY AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army's officer corps is disproportionately large and is seriously lacking authentic Close Quarter Combat experience in its highest ranks.
	JOINT HELICOPTER AIRCREW TRAINING SCHOOL BEGINS NOWRA NSW: The RAN/Army Joint Helicopter Aircrew Training School has commenced operations at the RAN's Naval Air Station HMAS Albatross near Nowra NSW.
	NZSAS SUPACAT SOV ENTERS SERVICE NEW ZEALAND: The 1st New Zealand Special Air Service Group has accepted its complete fleet of Supacat SOV-MH Special Operations Vehicles.
	SIXTH RAAF POSEIDON INBOUND TO AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA: The RAAF's sixth P-8A Poseidon Multi Mission Aircraft is inbound to Australia from Boeing Defence's facilities in Washington State USA.
	DETAILS OF NEXT GEN OPV AUSTRALIA: The RAN has released a few limited details of the specifications of the twelve next generation Offshore Patrol Vessels about to be built.
	3RD & 4TH F-35A LIGHTNINGS TO BE ACCEPTED SOON TEXAS USA: The RAAF's third and fourth F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters will be officially accepted by the RAAF from Lockheed Martin sometime this month. Pic Carl Richards
	AIR WARFARE DESTROYER CAPABILITY VALIDATION TRIALS AUSTRALIA: HMAS Hobart has commenced a complex series of sea trials that will culminate in the types Initial Operational Capability certification in December.
	MOLAN IDENTIFIES CRITICAL VULNERABILITIES AUSTRALIA: Senator elect and former Army Major General Jim Molan has identified critical vulnerabilities in Australia's security environment.
	CHINA REBUKES RAN CHIEF BEIJING PRC: A Chinese Admiral has dressed down the Australian Chief of Navy during formal discussions between the two navies .
	18 RAAF HORNETS SOLD TO CANADA CANBERRA: The Department of Defence has confirmed that Canada will buy 18 RAAF F/A-18HUG Hornets after they have been retired.
	CHINOOKS CONDUCT DECK LANDING QUALS CORAL SEA: Army CH-47F Chinooks have completed deck landing qualification on HMAS Adelaide in preparation for the northern cyclone season.
	10TH C-27J ROLLS OFF ASSEMBLY LINE ITALY: The RAAF's tenth and final C-27J Spartan has rolled off the Leonardo assembly line in Turin and is in Texas for systems integration.
	RUSSIAN BOMBERS FLYING OUT OF PAPUA INDONESIA: Russian Air Force Tu 95MS nuclear bombers have flown into and out of Manuhua Airbase on the island of Biak in Indonesian Papua.
	S-70B SEAHAWKS & AS-350 SQUIRRELS RETIRE NOWRA: The RAN has retired its S-70B Seahawks and AS-350 Squirrel training helicopters which have served the Navy since the mid 1980s.
	SPARSE DETAILS OF NEW OPV CANBERRA: The RAN has released a few technical details and specifications of its twelve future Offshore Patrol Vessels announced on November 24.
	B-1B LANCERS FLYING OUT OF AMBERLEY AMBERLEY QLD: Two US Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers are operating out of RAAF Amberley west of Ipswich Qld under the Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) program.
	LURSSEN OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL SELECTED CANBERRA: An undisclosed Lurssen Defence Offshore Patrol Vessel has been selected for the convoluted Project Sea 1180 OPV requirement.
	AIR WARFARE DESTROYER BRISBANE SEA TRIALS OSBORNE SA: Hobart class Air Warfare Destroyer 2 nuship Brisbane has commenced the first phase of Contractor's Sea Trials in waters off Adelaide.
	TWO FUTURE REPLENISHMENT SHIPS NAMED CANBERRA: The Department of Defence has announced the names of the two future Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment ships that are under construction in Spain.
	ARMY HELICOPTER SCHOOL WINDING UP OAKEY QLD: The Army's Helicopter School at the Army Aviation Centre at Oakey in Qld is conducting its final flying training activity ahead of closing in December.
	THIRD AUSTRALIAN F-35A COMPLETE TEXAS USA: A35-003 the third Australian F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter has rolled out of Lockheed Martin's production line in Fort Worth Texas.
	DARWIN & ENDEAVOUR TO DECOMMISSION AUCKLAND/SYDNEY: The Australian frigate HMAS Darwin and the New Zealand underway oiler HMNZS Endeavour are scheduled for decommissioning in December.
	1st ARMOURED TRANSFERRED TO EDINBURGH DARWIN: The 1st Armoured Regiment ended 22 years of basing at Robertson Barracks near Darwin on October 25 and has transferred to Edinburgh SA.
	NZ ARMY BUYS BARRETT SNIPER SYSTEMS NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Army is acquiring the Barrett 8.58mm MRAD Sniper Rifle and 12.7mm M-107A1 Anti Material Anti Personnel Weapons Systems .
	2/14 LHR ACTIVATES ABRAMS SQUADRON BRISBANE: The 2nd 14th Light Horse Regiment has activated its Main Battle Tank Squadron after 14 M1A1 Abrams were delivered last month.
	ARMY TO RETAIN LIMITED TIGER ARH CANBERRA: The Army has decided to retain its problematic Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter and possibly invest billions more in the aircraft.
	CANADA SEEKS RAAF HUG HORNETS CANADA: The first Canadian Government has official asked for pricing on RAAF HUG Hornets due for retirement as an interim fighter capability.
	FIRST S100 MTUAS DELIVERY IN NOVEMBER NOWRA: The first of the RAN's new Maritime Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System - Interim Capability will arrive at HMAS Albatross at Nowra in November.
	LANDING CRAFT LIMIT AMPHIBIOUS OPS CANBERRA: The ADF's Amphibious capacity to lodge combat forces over the beach is constrained by limitations on the LCM-1E Landing Craft.
	RAN BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENCE CANBERRA: The RAN will bring Australia's first Ballistic Missile Defence capability into service in its next generation of frigates.
	MASSIVE GBU-53/B SMALL DIAMETER BOMB ORDER USA: The US Government has approved a massive Australian order of GBU-53/B Increment II Small Diameter Bombs for the RAAF.
	EC-135 TRIALS ON AVIATION TRAINING SHIP JERVIS BAY: The RAN is conducting First of Class Flight Trials using the HATS EC-135 T2 helos on the new Multirole Aviation Training Vessel.
	8/12RAA GETS NEW HX77 GUN TRACTORS NORTHERN TERRITORY: The 8th/12th Regiment RAA has taken delivery of its first HX77 Gun Tractors which are replacing the old Mack tow vehicles.
	AIR WARFARE DESTROYER HMAS HOBART COMMISSIONED SYDNEY HARBOUR: The RAN's new Air Warfare Destroyer HMAS Hobart was commissioned into service at a ceremony on Garden Island on September 23
	SEVENTH C-27J SPARTAN DELIVERED RICHMOND NSW: The seventh RAAF C-27J Spartan Battlefield Airlifter flew into RAAF Base Richmond after the long delivery flight from Texas USA.
	SIXTH RAAF KC-30A TANKER ARRIVES AMBERLEY QLD: The sixth RAAF KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport arrived secretly at Amberley after conversion from a Qantas airliner in Spain.
	RAAF P-8A POSEIDON FLEET EXPANDS EDINBURGH SA: The RAAF P-8A Poseidon Multi Mission Aircraft fleet has expanded to four aircraft with four more due by this time next year.
	SOTG NCO CLEARED BY AFP AUSTRALIA: The Australian Federal Police have wound up an investigation into an Australian SASR NCO's actions in Afghanistan without laying charges.
	CANADA HINTS IT WANTS RAAF HORNETS CANADA: Canada has inspected RAAF Hornets with a view to purchase after suspending its order for 18 F/A-18E Super Hornets.
	ARMED MALE DRONE LIKELY TO BE MQ-9B PREDATOR AUSTRALIA: The RAAF's future Armed Remotely Piloted Aircraft is likely to be the MQ-9B Predator B according to pundits.
	2RAR TRANSITION TO AMPHIBIOUS PRE LANDING FORCE AUSTRALIA: The 2RAR Amphibious Ground Combat Element will officially transition to a dedicated Amphibious Pre Landing Force in October.
	US APPROVES UPGRADE FOR RAN MH-60Rs USA: The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency has published Congressional approval for a ten year progressive upgrade of the RAN's MH-60R Multi Mission Helicopters.
	FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON RAAF F-35As LIFTED USA: Flight restrictions on the RAAF's F-35As have been lifted as Luke AFB clears its international Lightning II fighters for routine training operations.
	NORTH KOREA DETONATES SUSPECTED H-BOMB NORTH KOREA: The DPRK conducted another nuclear test detonation, this time thought to be an enhanced hydrogen nuclear device.
	SF AFGHAN INQUIRY SEEKING WITNESSES TO ALLEGATIONS CANBERRA: The head of the inquiry into allegations against SOTG Afghanistan personnel is seeking witnesses to assist in proceedings against veterans.
	FUTURE FRIGATE SHIPYARD CONSTRUCTION BEGINS OSBORNE SA: Work at the Surface Shipbuilding Yard at Osborne South Naval Shipbuilding Precinct is underway ahead of the Future Frigate Project.
	NEW US APPROACH IN AFGHANISTAN USA: The US President has outlined a change in focus towards Counter Terrorism for US Forces operating in Afghanistan.
	4TH USN 7TH FLEET COLLISION MALACCA STRAIT: The US Navy's USS John S McCain lost ten sailors after impacting an oil tanker in the Malacca Strait near Singapore.
	EXOSKELETON RESEARCH PROGRAM VICTORIA: Digger Works is developing an experimental exoskeleton assembly designed to take the weight off a soldier's shoulders.
	HAWKEI PROTECTED MOBILITY VEHICLE - LIGHT MONEGEETTA VIC: The Army's new Hawkei PMV-Light is advancing through its systems development and demonstration phase and Low Rate Initial Production.
	RAAF ACCEPTS SIX PC21 ADVANCED TRAINERS EAST SALE VIC: The RAAF has accepted six of its order of 49 new PC-21 Advanced Trainers which will replace the PC-9A and CT-4B Trainers.
	INDONESIA BARTERS FOOD FOR SU35 FLANKERS INDONESIA: The Indonesian Government is negotiating a barter of agricultural produce for Russian made Su35 Flanker E fighters.
	COMBAT RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLE TRIALS WIND UP AUSTRALIA: The Army's ASLAV replacement under Land 400 Phase 2 has entered analysis after completing the RMA trials.
	MALI TIGER CRASH HAS IMPLICATIONS FOR ARH MALI: The crash of a German Army AS665 Tiger UHT helicopter in Mali has implications for the Australian Tiger fleet.
	HERON RPA RETIRED EARLY AMBERLEY: The RAAF did not renew the lease for the Heron RPA and has withdrawn the capability earlier than originally announced.
	OSPREY WRECK RECOVERY BEGINS CORAL SEA: The RAN has commenced the recovery of the wreckage of the MV-22B Osprey which crashed off Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
	AIR WARFARE DESTROYER BOUND FOR FLEET BASE EAST ADELAIDE: The RAN's first Air Warfare Destroyer is heading for Fleet Base East in Sydney in the lead up to her commissioning into service.
	US APPROVES RAAF ALE-70 TOWED COUNTERMEASURE ACQUISTION USA: The US Government has approved a massive RAAF order for the AN/ALE-70 towed countermeasure system for the F-35A.
	MARINES MISSING AFTER MV-22 CRASH OFF QLD QLD WATERS: Three US Marines are still missing after an MV-22B Osprey crashed off the coast of Queensland.
	HMAS ADELAIDE RESUMES FLIGHT TRIALS NEW SOUTH WALES: The RAN's Amphibious Assault Ship HMAS Adelaide has resumed First of Class Flight Trials after being repaired.
	NORTH KOREA LAUNCHES POSSIBLE ICBM NORTH KOREA: The Kim Jong Un regime has launched a missile into the Sea of Japan that analysts believe may deliver the outlaw state true ICBM capability.
	LOCKHEED MARTIN SAYS F-35 SDD TO COMPLETE THIS YEAR USA: Lockheed Martin has issued a statement claiming that the F-35 Joint Strike Fight Systems Design and Development phase will be completed by December.
	RQ-7B DEMONSTRATES REMOTE TERMINAL TARGETING MT BUNDEY NT: Australian Army 132 UAV Bty RQ-7B Shadows have terminally guided AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and conducted 155mm artillery corrections in Australia for the first time.
	LEGALITIES OF ADF COUNTER TERRORISM REVISED CANBERRA: The Government will expand the ADF's role in Counter Terrorism, but has stopped short of authorising the ADF to act in the national interest during attacks.
	NEXT F/A-18F RHINO UPGRADE APPROVED USA: The US Government has approved the sale of advanced systems to further upgrade the RAAF's F/A-18F Rhino fleet.
	MAJOR ABRAMS 120mm TRAINING AMMO BUY USA: The Australian Army is restocking its Abrams training ammunition stocks with a major buy of M865 and M1001 training ammunition.
	12 RAAF EA-18G GROWLERS AT AMBERLEY RAAF AMBERLEY QLD: The RAAF's complete new fleet of 12 EA-18G Growlers have arrived at their permanent base at RAAF Amberley.
	BEERSHEBA DEAD IN YET ANOTHER REORG AUSTRALIA: Chief of Army has instituted yet another Army Order of Battle reorganisation which will effectively end the Beersheba permanent force generation rotational cycle.
	UPGRADED HAWK TRAINERS CERTIFIED IOC AUSTRALIA: The RAAF's upgraded Hawk 127 Lead In Fighter Trainers have been achieved Initial Operational Capability certification.
	RAAF E-7A WEDGETAIL AEW&C TO BE UPGRADED AUSTRALIA: The Government has announced that the RAAF's fleet of Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft will be upgraded.
	3 BRIGADE NOW AUSTRALIAN READY BRIGADE AUSTRALIA: The Lavarack Barracks Townsville based 3rd (Combat) Brigade commenced its rotation as Australian Army Ready Brigade on July 1.
	RAAF EA-18G GROWLER FLEET INBOUND AUSTRALIA: The RAAF's last eight EA-18G Growlers have left NAS Whidbey Island USA inbound for RAAF Amberley where they will join the four delivered in Feb.
	NEXT GENERATION ADF CBRN GEAR CANBERRA: The Government has approved the acquisition of next generation Counter Chemical Biolical Radiological and Nuclear protective equipment .
	OPERATION RESOLUTE FATALITY NORTHERN WATERS: An RAN member has died during Border Protection operations on the new Cape class Patrol Boat ADV Cape Inscription.
	HMAS ADELAIDE COMMENCES SEA TRIALS AFTER REPAIRS SYDNEY: The RAN's Amphibious Assault Ship HMAS Adelaide has commenced Sea Trials to validate repairs to her propulsion system.
	UP TO FIVE RAAF SPECIAL ELECTRONIC MISSION AIRCRAFT WASHINGTON DC USA: The US Government has approved the sale of up to five AISREW Special Electronic Mission Aircraft to the RAAF.
	SIXTH C-27J SPARTAN DELIVERED TO RAAF RAAF RICHMOND NSW: The sixth C-27J Spartan Battlefield Airlifter has been delivered to 35 Squadron at RAAF Richmond NSW.
	RAAF F-35A LIGHTNINGS GROUNDED IN USA ARIZONA USA: Both RAAF F-35A Lightning IIs have been grounded with the rest of the international F-35A fleet at Luke AFB USA.
	RAAF P-8A POSEIDON COMPLETES OP GATEWAY FLIGHTS MALAYSIA: An RAAF P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol & Response Aircraft has successfully completed Operation Gateway surveillance operations.
	USAF JOINT THREAT EMITTER RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA NORTHERN TERRITORY: The USAF has redeployed its Joint Threat Emitter system to enrich the RAAF's Exercise Diamond Storm in the NT.
	ADF ACQUIRED THE WASP AE SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM CANBERRA: The ADF has selected the Wasp AE Small Unmanned Aerial System to provide its small unit tactical ISR reconnaissance requirement.
	FIRST HX77 FLATRACK RESUPPLY SHOALWATER BAY: 1CSSB has conducted the Army's first FX77 Series II High Mobility Truck 'flatrack' resupply with 2CER at Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
	AN/ALQ-249 NEXT GENERATION JAMMER DEVELOPMENTS USA: The AN/ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer which will be used to upgrade the RAAF's new EA-18G Growlers is moving ahead.
	RAN TESTING LHD DRIVE FIX SYDNEY: The RAN is conducting at sea testing of an interim fix to the Canberra class Amphibious Assault Ship's drive problems.
	HMAS SYDNEY OFF TO SCRAPPING SYDNEY: Decommissioned FFG7 HMAS Sydney was towed out of Sydney Harbour on May 18 bound for scrapping in Western Australia.
	USAF & RAAF WORK TOWARDS RICIPRICAL C-17A MAINTENANCE RAAF AMBERLEY: RAAF and USAF C-17A maintenance personnel trained together during Ex Pacific Agility to improve interoperability.
	SOLDIER KILLED DURING TRAINING IN NT MT BUNDEY NT: An Australian soldier has died of wounds sustained during a training activity at Mt Bundey south west of Darwin.
	US ARMY TO REPLACE 5.56NATO CARTRIDGE USA: The US Army is conducting research into a new intermediate cartridge to replace the inservice 5.56 x 45mm (5.56 NATO) round in the next gen service rifle.
	NZ ROLLS OUT MARS-L ASSAULT RIFLE NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Army has commenced issuing the new 5.56mm Modular Assault Rifle System - Light as its standard issue Individual Weapon.
	SOLDIER DIES AT SWBTA DURING TRAINING SHOALWATER BAY: An Australian soldier was killed accidentally during a field exercise at Shoal Water Bay Training Area in central Qld.
	US MARINES RETURN TO HELMAND AFGHANISTAN AFGHANISTAN: A US Marine Corps Task Force has redeployed to Helmand Province Afghanistan three years after British Army and USMC forces withdrew.
	RAAF ORDERS HARM & AARGM MISSILES FOR GROWLER USA: The US DSCA has announced approval of a major Australian acquistion of AGM-88B High Speed Anti Radiation Missile (HARM) and the latest AGM-88E Advanced Anti Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM).
	NEW ZEALAND REQUESTS P-8A POSEIDON NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Government has requested four new P-8A Poseidon MPRAs to replace the RNZAF's aging P-3K2 fleet.
	RAN SCHIEBEL S100 MTUAS CRASH JERVIS BAY: One of the RAN's two new Schiebel S100 VTOL Maritime Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems has crashed at Beecroft Air Weapons Range during contractor controlled training.
	RNZAF NH-90 HELOS LIMITED FLIGHT OPS NEW ZEALAND: The RNZAF's fleet of NH-90 Tactical Transport Helicopters remain on limited flight operations after an inflight engine failure on April 16.
	AUGMENTED MARINE ROTATIONAL FORCE DARWIN DEPLOYED DARWIN NT: Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 2017 has deployed with its AH-1W Super Cobras, UH-1Y Venoms and MV-22B Osprey Tiltrotors.
	NEW RAN CAPE CLASS PATROL BOAT HENDERSON WA: The first of two new Cape Class Patrol Boats ADV Cape Fourcroy has been delivered to Navy.
	SECOND CHINESE AIRCRAFT CARRIER DALIAN CHINA: The Chinese Navy is close to launching its first locally made Aircraft Carrier which will bring its Navy to two Flat Tops.
	M-777A2 ARTILLERY C-17A COMPATIBILITY TRIALS RAAF AMBERLEY QLD: The Army and RAAF have conducted compatibility certification for the airlift of the M-777A2 Lightweight Towed Howitzer and the C-17A Globemaster III.
	INFANTRY GETS ITS BUSHMASTERS BACK NORTHERN TERRITORY: Bravo Company 5RAR has taken delivery of Bushmaster PMV-Ms from 1CSSB after Army decided to equip one of each Combat Brigade's two infantry battalions with Bushmasters again.
	NEW RAN AVIATION TRAINING SHIP SEA TRIALS VIETNAM: The RAN's new Multi Role Aviation Training Vessel has successfully completed Sea Trials and will be delivered to Sydney in May.
	SECOND P-8A POSEIDON MPRA IN SERVICE RAAF EDINBURGH: The RAAF's 11 Squadron is now operating two P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol & Response Aircraft after A47-002 was delivered.
	RAAF GROWLERS STILL IN AUSTRALIA RAAF AMBERLEY: The four new Aussie EA-18G Growlers deployed for Avalon Airshow remain at RAAF Amberley in SE QLD.
	RNZN NAMES NEW TANKER HMNZS AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND: The RNZN has announced that its next generation Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment will be commissioned as HMNZS Aotearoa.
	ADF TO ACQUIRE NASAMS 2 AIR DEFENCE CANBERRA: The ADF will acquire an Australianised National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System II (NASAMS 2) as its next gen Ground Based Air Defence.
	US NAVY DESTROYS SYRIAN AIRBASE SYRIA: The US Navy has launched a 60 BGM-109 missile strike on a Syrian Air Force Base in response to the Syrian Government's use of chemical weapons.
	AUSTRALIA EXPANDS JOINT STRIKE MISSILE FUNDING ADELAIDE: The Australian Goverment is expanding its investment in the Joint Strike Missile which employs the BAE Systems Australia Passive Radio Frequency Sensor.
	F/A-18 HYPOXIA NO 1 SAFETY ISSUE - US NAVY USA: The US Navy has reported to a congressional committee that F/A-18 oxygen supply issues are the number one safety risk to its personnel.
	ARMY EMERGENCY RESPONSE NEW TFFF VEHICLE COMBAT BRIGADES: The Army's three Combat Engineer Regiments have been issued new Oshkosh TFFF tactical Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicles.
	REPAIRED C-27J SPARTAN AIRLIFTER AT RICHMOND RAAF RICHMOND NSW: The C-27J Spartan damaged in a rough landing in Texas in May 2016 has been repaired and delivered to Australia.
	CHOULES SAILS FOR QLD CYCLONE ZONE SYDNEY: HMAS Choules sailed for the Whitsundays on March 27 as Cyclone Pam threaten to cross the coast between Bowen and Shute Harbour.
	BOTH CANBERRA AAS DOCKED WITH PROBLEMS SYDNEY: Both of the RAN's Canberra Class Amphibious Assault Ships are docked after a fault in their Azimuth Pod propulsion system was detected.
	HATS H135 HELO CONVERSION FLIGHT BEGIN NOWRA NSW: The Boeing Defence Australia provided Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) has commenced conversion of its instructors on the new H135 Training Helicopter at HMAS Albatross.
	FIJIAN BUSHMASTERS FLOWN TO BEIRUT LEBANON: Three of ten Bushmaster PMVs acquired from Australia by Fiji have been flown to Beirut by C-17A for Fiji UN Peace Keepers.
	SPACE SURVEILLANCE RADAR OPERATIONAL EXMOUTH WA: The joint Australian/US C Band Space Surveillance Radar in Western Australia has achieved Full Operational Capability.
	ARMOURED ENGINEER ASSAULT ACQUISITION CANBERRA: The Australian Army will acquire heaviliy armoured Assault Breacher Vehicles, Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridges and Armoured Combat Mobility Vehicles .
	ARMY SEEKS 90 UPGRADED ABRAMS CANBERRA: The Australian Army is seeking a fleet of 90 upgraded Abrams Main Battle Tanks to effectively equip its three Armoured Cavalry Regiments.
	KIWI ANZAC FRIGATE UPGRADE BEGINS DEVONPORT NZ: The RNZN Anzac Frigate Combat Systems Upgrade is gaining momentum with training simulators operational and Te Kaha soon bound for Canada.
	LOCKHEED MARTIN DECLARES AWD AEGIS READY Osborne SA: Lockheed Martin has announced that the Hobart class Air Warfare Destroyer AEGIS Combat System is ready for service after acceptance trials.
	USAF AGGRESSOR F-16Cs FLYING AT WILLIAMTOWN WILLIAMTOWN NSW: The USAF Pacific Air Force's elite 18th Aggressor Squadron is flying out of RAAF Williamtown supporting the RAAF Fighter Combat Instructor course.
	FIJI SIGNS BUSHMASTER ACQUISITION CONTRACT ENOGGERA QLD: The Republic of Fiji Military Forces has officially contracted for ten ex Australian Army Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles to use on UN Ops.
	ANZAC ANTI SHIP MISSILE DEFENCE UPGRADE COMPLETE HENDERSON WA: The RAN Anzac Frigate Anti Ship Missile Defence Upgrade Project is complete with HMAS Stuart returning to the water for trials.
	F-35A A35-001 WALKAROUND AT RAAF AMBERLEY RAAF AMBERLEY: The RAAF put on a limited viewing of F-35A Lightning II A35-001 at RAAF Amberley for RAAF personnel, contractors and defence media.
	AWD HOBART COMPLETES SEA ACCEPTANCE TRIALS ADELAIDE: Nuship Hobart, the first RAN Air Warfare Destroyer, successfully completed Sea Acceptance Trials on March 6.
	ARMY IS ASSESSING AH-64E GUARDIAN APACHE CANBERRA: The Australian Army will replace its inservice Tiger ARH gunships and is assessing the AH-64E Guardian helicopter.
	KC-30A MRTT AUTOMATIC AERIAL REFUELLING SPAIN: The RAAF and Airbus Military are to jointly develop Automatic Aerial Refuelling capability for the KC-30A MRTT.
	RAAF EA-18G GROWLERS MAKE PUBLIC DEBUT AVALON VIC: The RAAF's new EA-18G Growler Airborne Electronic Attack aircraft where publically revealed in Australia on March 1.
	RAAF F-35A LIGHTNING IIs IN AUSTRALIA AMBERLEY QLD: The RAAF's two F-35A Lightning II combat aircraft arrived in Australia at RAAF Amberley yesterday prior to their pubic debut at the Avalon Air Show.
	SPANISH AWD COMMENCES OPERATIONS WITH RAN FREMANTLE WA: The Spanish Armada's ESPS Christobal Colon has commenced its four month detachment with the Royal Australian Navy.
	INDONESIA RESTORES MILITARY COOPERATION SYDNEY: Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced the full restoration of military cooperation with Australia during his official visit on February 26.
	FOUR EA-18G GROWLERS ARRIVE AT AMBERLEY AMBERLEY: Four 6 Squadron RAAF EA-18G Growler Airborne Electronic Attack Aircraft have arrived at RAAF Base Amberley ahead of their debut at Avalon.
	COMBAT RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLE CONVERSION COMMENCES PUCKAPUNYAL: The Army has commenced Crew Conversion Training on the Land 400 Phase 2 Mounted Combat Reconnaissance Capability vehicles.
	TIGER ARH TRIALS ON HMAS CANBERRA NORTHERN TERRITORY: The Army's 1st Aviation Regiment is preparing for Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter First of Class Flight Trials on HMAS Canberra.
	RAN ORDERS S100 VERTICAL TAKE OFF UAS CANBERRA: The RAN has ordered two Schiebel S100 Vertical Take Off Unmanned Aerial Systems to begin interim VTOL TUAS operations.
	ITALIAN FREMM FRIGATE ITS CARABINIERE IN AUSTRALIA JERVIS BAY NSW: The Italian Maritime Militare FREMM frigate ITS Carabiniere is visiting Australia to familiarise the RAN with the warship's capabilities.
	FIJI ORDERS 10 BUSHMASTER PMV-M FIJI: Fiji has ordered ten ex Australian Army Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles - Medium for use by its Peace Keepers in the Golan Heights.
	FIRST F-22A RAPTORS ARRIVE AT RAAF TINDAL RAAF TINDAL NT: A Squadron of USAF F-22A Raptor Air Dominance Fighters have arrived at RAAF Tindal in the Northern Territory for the first rotational EAC deployment.
	EA-18G GROWLER CONVERSION UNDERWAY IN USA USA: 6 Squadron RAAF has commenced flying Australian EA-18G Growlers during operational conversion at NAS Whidbey Island in Washington State.
	ADF's MULTI ROLE AVIATION TRAINING SHIP ARRIVES IN MAY VIETNAM: The ADF's new Multi Role Aviation Training Ship (MRATV) is undergoing sea trials in Vietnam with its delivery to Australia scheduled for May.
	AIR WARFARE DESTROYER LAUNCH & CAT 5 SEA TRIALS SOUTH AUSTRALIA: Air Warfare Destroyer 1 Nuship Adelaide has commenced Category 5 Sea Trials after the second Air Warfare Destroyer Brisbane was launched in December.
	FIRST OF TWO NEW INDONESIAN MULTI ROLE FRIGATES INDONESIA: The TNI-AL has accepted the first of two locally built Martadinata-class (modified Damen Schelde Sigma 105 PKR) low observable multi role frigates.
	RAAF UPGRADES C-130J HERCULES WITH LAIRCM DEFENCE SYSTEM UAE: The RAAF has installed the AN/AAQ-24 (V) LAIRCM Large Aircraft Infrared Counter Measures on its C-130J Hercules fleet in the Middle East.
	R400 REMOTE WEAPONS SYSTEMS UPGRADED AUSTRALIA: A second tranche of EOS R400 Remote Weapons Systems will be upgraded to R400S stabilised and shoot on the move capable systems.
	COMBAT RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLES COMMENCE TRIALS AUSTRALIA: The AMV-35 and Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles have commenced competitive Risk Reduction Activity testing in Australia and Europe.
	INDONESIA SUSPENDS/REINSTATES MILITARY COOPERATION INDONESIA: The Indonesian Chief of the Combined Staff unilaterally suspended TNI Military Cooperation with Australiabefore being over ruled by the Indonesian Defence Minister 36 hours later.
	RAAF F-35A DROPS FIRST GBU AFTER SOFTWARE UPDATE ARIZONA USA: The RAAF has commenced live ordnance delivery of a GBU-10 Paveway II with its F-35A Lightning II after a software upgrade to Block 3i.
	USAF TO ROTATE F-22A RAPTOR THROUGH AUSTRALIA NORTHERN TERRITORY: The US Air Force will rotate the F-22A Raptor through RAAF Northern Territory bases beginning later this year.
	RAAF CONSIDERS SIXTH GENERATION AIRCRAFT CANBERRA: The RAAF's will explore the possibility of future Sixth Generation Combat Aircraft before opting for a final tranche of 28 F-35A Lightning II.
	ARDU COMPLETE DEVELOPMENT ON THE CLASSIC HORNET RAAF EDINBURGH SA: The RAAF's Aircraft Research & Development Unit transferred its F/A-18 Classic Hornets back to Air Combat Group after completing the final Hornet research projects finalising work that went for 24 years.
	SIX NEW M-88A2 HERCULES VEHICLES DELIVERED AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army was taken delivery of six new M-88A2 Hercules Heavy Recovery Vehicles allowing it to raise a third Armoured Cavalry Regiment in 7th Brigade.
	F/A-18F SPIRAL UPGRADES CANBERRA: The RAAF’s F/A-18F Rhino fleet will be significantly more capable if the US Navy’s Super Hornet Spiral Upgrade Program ‘F/A-18E/F Flight Plan’ spiral capability development is adopted.
	6 SQUADRON FINAL RHINO FLIGHT RAAF AMBERLEY SEQ: RAAF No 6 Squadron has ceased operating the F/A-18F Rhino as it prepares to commence conversion to the EA-18G Growler Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) aircraft in the USA.
	UNSUCCESSFUL MOUNTED COMBAT RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLES CANBERRA: We explore the unsuccessful Mounted Combat Reconnaissance Capability contenders - the Team Sentinel Sentinel II and General Dynamics Land Systems Australia LAV CRV.
	INDONESIAN EX-RAAF C-130H FATAL CRASH PAPUA PROVINCE INDONESIA: A former RAAF C-130H that was gifted to Indonesia has been destroyed in a fatal crash in Papua Province.
	LEASED CAPE CLASS PATROL BOATS LAUNCHED HENDERSON WA: Sea trials for the RAN’s two new build Cape Class Patrol Boats (CCPB) will commence in January with two vessels soon in RAN service.
	TOWNSVILLE TA & SHOALWATER BAY TA EXPANSION QUEENSLAND: The Townsville Training Area (TTA) and Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) are to be upgraded by the Singaporean Defence Force.
	FORMER SOTG VIII OPERATOR TAKES LEGAL ACTION VICTORIA: A former SOTG Operator has taken out a legal action for malicious prosecution against the Army.
	ANAO REPORT SAVAGES ARH TIGER HELICOPTER CANBERRA: The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) released an extremely critical report on the failures of the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter acquisition project on September 1.
	NEXT GEN NIGHT FIGHTING SYSTEMS CANBERRA: The ADF has finalised its next generation of weapon night aiming/illumination systems; laser range finding/targeting systems, night vision goggles and helmet attachment devices.
	FIRST RAAF P-8A POSEIDON DELIVERED EDINBURGH SA: The first Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol and Response Aircraft has entered service with 11 Squadron which will conduct P-8A Entry in to Service.
	NEXT GENERATION 40MM HIGH VELOCITY GRENADES CANBERRA:The ADF's new L-40-2 Lightweight Automatic Grenade Launcher employs sophisticated very accurate 'smart' High Velocity 40 x 53mm grenades.
	RAN UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS TAKE FLIGHT CHRISTMAS ISLAND: CHRISTMAS ISLAND: The Royal Australian Navy completed an operational surveillance employment of the ScanEagle Unmanned Aerial System from Christmas Island.
	SUB CONTRACTS SIGNED AFTER DCNS SECRET DATA LEAKED CANBERRA: The Australian Government has signed initial development contracts for the next generation submarine in the wake of the DCNS sub secrets leak.
	EF-88 ENHANCED AUSTEYR MWS ENTERS SERVICE TOWNSVILLE: Broad scale issue of the ADF’s next generation individual weapon - the Thales EF-88M Enhanced Austeyr has commenced in North Queensland.
	RAAF F-35A FLEET UNDER THREAT FROM COSTS AND TRUMP USA: The RAAF's acquisition of the F-35A Lightning II has been complicated by President Elect Trump's warning that the program is too expensive and running too late.
	KIWI NZSAS TO ACQUIRE SUPACAT SOV-MH NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Army is acquiring the Supacat Extenda 2 Special Operations Vehicle - Mobility Heavy, (SOV-MH).
	MK 47/L40-2 LAGLS ENTERS SERVICE PORT WAKEFIELD SA: The Australian Army has commenced full scale issue of its new General Dynamics 40x53mm Mk 47 Mod 1 Lightweight Automatic Grenade Launching System (LAGLS).
	AIR WARFARE DESTROYER HOBART SEA TRIALS MELBOURNE: The Royal Australian Navy's Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) acquisition has progressed with Contractor Sea Trials on the lead vessel
	POTENTIAL ARH TIGER HELICOPTER REPLACEMENTS CANBERRA: The ADF is looking for a next generation aerial fire support and target acquisition platform to replace the Tiger ARH.
	COMBAT RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLE SHORT LIST CANBERRA: Army’s new Mounted Combat Reconnaissance Capability has moved forward with the down selection of BAE Systems Australia AMV35 and the Rheinmetall Landsystem Gmbh Boxer CRV.
	TIGER ARH TO BE RETIRED EARLY CANBERRA: The Australian Army’s AS665 Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) will be withdrawn from service in seven years under an upgrade for the Australian Army Aviation Corps.
	CANBERRA CLASS LHDS DEFENCE SYSTEMS UPGRADED SYDNEY: The RAN’s Canberra-class Amphibious Assault Ships will have their self defence capability upgraded with the installation of additional missile defence guns.
	RAN & RAAF C-27J SPARTAN ACQUISITION BEHIND SCHEDULE RICHMOND NSW: The RAAF has certified Initial Operating Capabilty for the Spartan C-27J Spartan Battlefield Airlifter fleet and taken delivery of the fifth aircraft.
	RAN ACQUIRES SM2 BLOCK IIIB SURFACE TO AIR MISSILES SYDNEY: The Royal Australian Navy is acquiring stocks of the Raytheon RIM-66M-09 SM 2 Block IIIB Standard Missile as its next generation Surface to Air Missile.
	RAN & RNZN ORDER NEW UNDERWAY OILERS CANBERRA: The Royal Australian Navy will upgrade its Underway Oiler Replenishment capability with the acquisition of two Navantia designed AORs.
	ADF EXPLORING NEXT GEN GROUND BASED AIR DEFENCE CANBERRA: The Australian Army will replace its long serving Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) System with a new flexible mission air defence system.
	EF-88 ACCESSORIES AND OPTICS TOWNSVILLE: The full schedule of EF-88 on rifle Sighting Systems and Sighting System Enhancers issue has commenced to 3rd Brigade units in Townsville.
	CH-47F CHINOOK FLEET EXPANDED TO TEN HELICOPTERS TOWNSVILLE: The three additional CH-47F Chinook helicopters for the Australian Army announced in January were delivered in June bring the fleet to 10 Chinooks.
	CANBERRA CLASS AAS CERTIFY MULTIPLE PLATFORMS HAWAII: The RAN’s Canberra-class Amphibious Assault Ships are completing certifications to operate with different helicopters, landing craft and vehicles.
	PROJECT OVERLANDER TRUCKS ENTER SERVICE BRISBANE: The Army has accepted the first of almost 2700 Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) heavy and medium trucks to be acquired under Project Overlander.
	RAAF GBU-39B SMALL DIAMETER BOMB ORDER USA: The Royal Australian Air Force will acquire substantial stocks of the Boeing Integrated Defence Systems GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bomb to arm its F-35A Lightning II combat aircraft.
	HELICOPTER AIRCREW TRAINING SYSTEM TOWNSVILLE: The Australian Defence Force’s new Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) is evolving at the RAN’s Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross, NSW.
	AIM-120D AMRAAM FOR RAAF F-35, F/A-18F and EA-18G USA: The RAAF is acquiring the next generation Raytheon Missile Systems AIM-120D Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile (AMRAAM) for its combat fleet.
	SECOND ARMOURED CAVALRY REGIMENT ESTABLISHED TOWNSVILLE: The Army is activating its second full strength Armoured Cavalry Regiment under the Plan Beersheba Order of Battle.
	ARMY RIVERINE COMBAT CAPABILITY TO BE RESTORED CANBERRA: The Defence White Paper 2016 announced the reactivation of an Army based Riverine Operations capability which had been lost for decades.
	WHITEPAPER: FUTURE LONG RANGE ROCKET ARTILLERY CANBERRA: The Defence White Paper 2016 details a requirment for a new long-range rocket system in the mid 2020s to defeat threats to our personnel at ranges up to 300km.
	DCNS FUTURE SUBMARINE PLANS CANBERRA: The Australian Government has revealed some details of the DCNS Shortfin Barracuda Block 1A SSG that will replace the RAN's six Collins class submarines.
	ADF TO ACQUIRE LAND BASED ANTI SHIP MISSILES CANBERRA: The Defence White Paper 2016 announced that Australia would acquire a mobile land based Anti Ship Missile (ASM) capability.