Australia selects Boeing Apache as next armed reconnaissance helicopter Bell and Airbus Helicopters both tried to convince the government that their respective offerings were the best choice. 14 hours ago
Australia, US partner on air-launched hypersonic missile The new weapon will be a Mach 5-class precision strike missile that is propulsion-launched and powered by an air-breathing scramjet engine. November 30, 2020
Australian shipbuilder pushes back against reports of frigate design concerns ASC Shipbuilding has responded to a June 26 report that said growth in a ship design’s weight and length is “sparking concerns.” July 2, 2020
Airbus reveals H145M bid plan for Australian special forces helo competition With its bid, Airbus will become the second contender in the competition, behind an industry team of Bell and Babcock Australia. July 2, 2020
Australia releases weapons wish list amid defense spending boost Hypersonic weapons development and offensive cyber tools are just some of what Australia has in mind. July 2, 2020
Northrop offers Triton drones to Australia, as US budget request pauses orders Faced with a possible two-year production pause in the wake of the Trump administratoin’s fiscal 2021 budget request, Northrop Grumman is offering to accelerate MQ-4C Triton drone production for Australia. March 4, 2020
Australian defense leaders defend submarine buy with France’s Naval Group Local news media had reported that the government was urged to walk away from the program, after a new audit report described a September 2018 meeting of advisers. January 17, 2020
Two companies to square off for Australia’s $10 billion infantry fighting vehicle program The Australian government has narrowed the competition for the next phase of its infantry fighting vehicle program from four to two bidders. September 16, 2019
Airbus claims $2B in savings if Australia sticks with Tiger helo amid replacement bids Australia wants to replace its Airbus-made Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters with up to 29 proven, mature, off-the-shelf armed helos. September 9, 2019
Northrop pitches optionally manned Firebird to monitor Australia’s coasts Australia is seeking information for a new maritime surveillance capability. February 28, 2019
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