QinetiQ Australia Partners with DSTG for High Energy Laser System
Defence has awarded a $12.9 million contract to QinetiQ Australia to co-develop and manufacture a high energy defensive laser system prototype capable of deployment in a wide range of operational…
Keeping Young Endeavour Ready to Sail
Since 1988, more than 14,000 young Australians have sailed in Sail Training Ship (STS) Young Endeavour and been part of inspiring experiences that helped them develop self-awareness and confidence. On…
Lockheed Martin to Deliver Defense Satellite Communication System
Defense has announced Lockheed Martin Australia as the preferred tenderer to deliver on a new Australian Defense satellite communication system, through Joint Project 9102 Phase 1. Lockheed Martin Australia will…
Mega Refurbishment for HNLMS John de Witt
Just a little while and then one of the largest ships in the navy will return to the bosom of the maritime armed forces, the port of Den Helder. With…
Establishment of Hotline Between Japanese & Chinese Defense Authorities
On March 31, the “Japan-China Defense Authorities Hotline”, which had been coordinating for the start of operation in the spring of this year, was established after completing the installation of…
NSWCPD Trains Crew of First DDG-51 Flight III
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division hosted more than 30 crew members from USS Jack H Lucas (PCU 125) for land based shipboard operational training from Jan. 4 through Jan.…
Large Investments in the Norwegian Armed Forces
We must have a strong and modern defense that can prevent war and defend Norway. The government therefore proposes to start four new projects for around NOK 17 billion and…
USCGC Rollin Fritch Joins With Bermudan Forces for EEZ Patrol
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Rollin Fritch (WPC-1119) is scheduled to arrive in Bermuda on March 31 as part of the second annual fisheries enforcement operation in concert with the Bermuda Department of Environment…
USS Daniel Inouye Fires SM-6 at Barking Sands
USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) successfully intercepted a Medium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) target using upgraded Aegis software during a recent flight test. This marks the first Aegis Baseline 9.C2.0…
JMSDF Improves Information Security
Recently, regarding the leak of specially designated secrets by a Marine Self-Defense Force Lieutenant Colonel, we have formulated measures to prevent a recurrence, fully taking into account the factors behind…