Nigel Pittaway
Nigel Pittaway is the Australia correspondent for Defense News.
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In first, Australian exercise Pitch Black gets dedicated aircraft carrier
Air forces from around the world will descend on Australia’s remote Northern Territory for a combat exercise of unprecedented scale there.
Australia releases RFI for at least 16 special operations helicopters
Australia’s Defence Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group issued a request for information for at least 16 special operations support helicopters.
Australia officially announces $26B frigate contract. Here are the build details
Who's building and contributing what for Australia's Future Frigate, and what technology is involved in the Type 26 design?
Australia commits to Triton in $5 billion deal
The first aircraft will be delivered in 2023 and the last in 2025.
Rheinmetall wins $3 billion Australian armored vehicle competition
A total of 211 vehicles will be acquired under the Australian Defence Force’s Project Land 400 Phase 2, valued at an estimated AU$5 billion (U.S. $3.3 billion). The first vehicle will be delivered in 2020.
Five Eyes test new tech in exercise for reducing urban combat risks
The exercise was held with the full support of the South Australian state government and utilized two recently vacated hospital buildings, creating a realistic challenge during several different scenarios.
Australia chooses Lockheed, Saab for warship combat systems
The deals are reported to be worth several billion Australian dollars and have been announced as part of the country’s plans to establish a continuous naval shipbuilding capability.
Airbus proposes upgrade for Australian attack helicopters
In the lead up to the 2017 Paris Air Show, European giant Airbus has revealed details of its two-stage proposal to upgrade the Australian Army’s Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopter.
Australia prime minister: Shipbuilding plan is 'an end to the boom and bust pattern'
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull launched Australia's long-awaited naval shipbuilding plan on May 16. The document will oversee construction of submarines, frigates and Offshore Patrol Vessels, costing A$89 billion (US $66.12 billion), in Australian shipyards.
Australian tankers to get automatic midair refueling capability
A senior Royal Australian Air Force official also announced that the government had signed off on final operational capability for the KC-30A.
British Air Force A400M airlifters prepped for tactical missions
The U.K.’s Royal Air Force is now expanding its Airbus A400M Atlas roles into the tactical environment, following recent upgrades to the heavy airlifters capabilities.
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