Two key Defence ‘Projects of Concern’ conditionally reprieved Defence Can’t live with them, can’t live without them. Defence’s hunt for duds continues in earnest. The question now is ahead, not behind.
Tomahawks for Hobart class destroyers confirmed, Collins class sub compatibility still at sea August 21, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Australia’s three air warfare destroyers will get new long-range missile pods but it’s unclear if Collins class submarines will be fitted with Tomahawks.
Defence’s Newcastle F-35A stealth re-spray shed expands to take Japan, Korea and Singapore models August 17, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Several essential-frequency herbs and spices have just been franchised for Defence’s new F-35A spray-paint shed.
Redback fangs across the line to win $7bn Infantry Fighting Vehicle deal for Korean giant Hanwha July 28, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence The heavily armoured Hanwha Land 400 buggies, which will be made in Geelong, replace Australia’s Vietnam-era M113 armoured personnel carriers.
Army choppers consolidated in $700m shift to Townsville July 3, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence The army’s Apaches are to be relocated to Townsville, as Defence consolidates its rotary wing workshops. Darwin keeps the choppers until 2028.
Conroy announces new ‘Multi-Ammunition Soft-Kill System’ anti-ship missile defence capability May 5, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Pat Conroy talks new $180 million Top Gun-style ‘soft-kill’ system that shoots tin foil and makes smoke as weapon of MASS distraction.
Australia prepares to roll tanks into Germany March 27, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence The Australian Defence Force is to provide Germany with 100 Queensland-built Boxer heavy weapon carrier vehicles.
Australia’s new AUKUS strike power standardises on 40 year-old Tomahawk cruise missiles March 20, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Australia will buy at least 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles for ships and subs in a deal worth $1.3 billion ahead of hypersonic capabilities.
