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US Army to field first human-machine platoon in two years
The Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office plans to deploy armoured and infantry platoon configurations around FY2027.
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Airbus to fly new CUAS UAV prototype this year
The counter-UAS prototype, named Low-cost Air Defence or ‘LOAD’, will be used to combat kamikaze UAS.
Naval Warfare
Long-delayed polar icebreaker programme gets cash and impetus boost
The US Government has awarded a significant contract to move along its Polar Security Cutter programme.
Land Warfare
Avalon 2025: Hanwha signs engine deal with Penske for Redback IFVs
Penske Australia will also carry out local assembly and testing of Allison X1100 series cross-drive transmission under licence using kits supplied by South Korea's SNT Dynamics.
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Air Warfare
Taiwan receives first F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft
1st April 2025
The aircraft is the first of 66 to be delivered to Taiwan from Lockheed Martin.
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Land Warfare
Ovzon trials UGV comms in Arctic conditions
1st April 2025
Swedish company showcases Arctic UGV test as it eyes NATO defence market expansion.
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Land Warfare
US Army Project Convergence to evaluate CJADC2 in the Indo-Pacific theatre
31st March 2025
As part of its experimentation campaign, the service will assess CJADC2 concepts and capabilities in challenging environments.
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Air Warfare
Boeing to remanufacture five more US Army MH-47G Block II Chinooks
31st March 2025
The contract award, worth $240 million, is part of the ongoing effort by the US Army to modernise its Block II Chinook rotorcraft fleet.
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Air Warfare
Avalon 2025: RAAF looks beyond 10 years to when future deliveries may restart
31st March 2025
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has been substantially refreshed in the past two decades including F-35A and F/A-18F fighter aircraft, as well as the addition of transport aircraft such as C-17s, C-130 variants and C-27Js. Additional aircraft may only be a medium-term prospect.
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Air Warfare
Avalon 2025: Australia’s missile and ordnance plans excite companies
31st March 2025
Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) industrial plan is ambitious and promises big spending in an effort to create a local and sovereign capability. Companies at last week’s Australian International Airshow near Melbourne were making their pitches.
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Air Warfare
Avalon 2025: BAE Systems eyes customers for its Strix after initial flight
31st March 2025
The Strix test effort suffered a setback last year when the prototype incurred minor damage in a hard landing during its second trial flight.
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Naval Warfare
Avalon 2025: Kongsberg confirms its first Australian missile factory
31st March 2025
The deal, which has been planned since August 2024, is part of an ongoing attempt to bolster Australia’s defences against the potential of Chinese aggression.
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Air Warfare
Denmark looks to join NATO multi-role transport tanker pool
28th March 2025
The country sees the Netherlands and Luxembourg-led pool as a way to strengthen its air defence capabilities and support its combat fighter fleet.
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Naval Warfare
TKMS joins forces with Norwegian shipbuilder for Fridtjof Nansen frigate replacement bid
28th March 2025
Four shipbuilders have been downselected to build the frigate replacement programme, and TKMS hopes the new deal will give it a geographical advantage.
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Land Warfare
Avalon 2025: Hanwha outlines tight schedule for Redback deliveries
28th March 2025
The Hanwha Armoured vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) is a A$225 million (US$142 million) factory being built beside Avalon Airport near Melbourne, Australia, despite a substantial drop in the number of vehicles originally planned to be produced.
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Naval Warfare
As Australian resistance rises, is AUKUS in trouble?
28th March 2025
The tripartite submarine project is under political pressure from a grass-roots Australian Labor Party movement, but it could also have practical issues in its way.
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Naval Warfare
Newest Arleigh Burke Flight III destroyer launched and ready for fitting
27th March 2025
DDG 129, which will become the USS Jeremiah Denton on commissioning, was moved to dry dock to begin its technical fitting and testing.
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Air Warfare
US approves possible $1.96 billion MQ-9B drone sale for Qatar
27th March 2025
Qatar moves one step closer towards acquiring the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, as the Trump administration shows a renewed interest selling the platforms to countries in the Middle East.
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Air Warfare
Avalon 2025: Anduril looks to build solid rocket motors in Australia and plans to fire up Fury
27th March 2025
Anduril is in the running for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) requirement with its large Fury unmanned aerial system (UAS) but the solid rocket motor (SRM) maker sees a big opportunity in Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) plans.
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Air Warfare
Avalon 2025: Innovaero unveils loitering munitions and makes case for involvement in guided weapons programme
27th March 2025
Innovaero has had local success with its One-Way Loitering (OWL) electric-powered kamikaze drone which is believed to be in service with the Australian Army. The company, however, is eyeing potential involvement in the Australian Government’s Guided Weapon Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) plan to push local industry.
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Naval Warfare
Russia and Ukraine agree maritime ceasefire – then Russia attaches strings
27th March 2025
Tentative peace in the Black Sea broke down almost immediately amid Russian demands for a financial climb-down from the EU.
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Defence Notes
UK Chancellor commits £2 billion to make the country a “defence industrial superpower”
26th March 2025
Rachel Reeves announced port upgrades, protected budgets for innovation and investment in novel technologies.
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Land Warfare
Babcock secures £1.6 billion MoD contract extension to support British Army readiness
26th March 2025
The five-year contract extension will be applied to the existing 10-year DSG Service Provision and Transformation Contract.
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