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Jul- 2025 -

7 July

Air

An F-16 fires an AIM-120D-3 in the final required flight test for the missile variant, developed under the Form, Fit, Function Refresh, known as F3R. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

Australia to Buy $1.4B in AMRAAM Missiles for Air Defense, Aerial Strike

The Australian Defense Department will invest 2.12 billion Australian dollars ($1.39 billion) to purchase the latest AMRAAM missile variants.

Jun- 2025 -

26 June

Asia Pacific

Soldier checking DroneShield's Immediate Response Kit

Christine Casimiro

DroneShield Bags $40M Counter-Drone Deal With European Military

Sydney-based DroneShield has secured three contracts totaling 61.6 million Australian dollars ($40 million) from a European military customer via a local reseller to neutralize drone threats.

25 June

Air

Australia's MQ-28A Ghost Bat takes off for flight testing during Exercise Carlsbad at RAAF Base Tindal.

Giulia Bernacchi

Australia Completes First MQ-28A Ghost Bat Trial Outside Training Area

Australia has completed its first deployment and operation of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat outside the Woomera Training Area.

23 June

Air

Hoverfly Sentry can carry a single radio payload or ISR camera to 200 ft.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Military to Conduct Real-World Trials on US-Made Tethered Drone

Hoverfly Technologies has delivered a Sentry tethered unmanned aerial system (TeUAS) to the Australian Defence Force for trial and evaluation.

20 June

Americas

Royal Australian Navy replenishment ship HMAS Stalwarts embarked MH-60R Seahawk helicopter Boomerang conducts flying operations during a transit as part of a regional presence deployment. *** Local Caption *** The Royal Australian Navy is undertaking a regional presence deployment in Southeast and Northeast Asia. During the deployment, HMA Ships Toowoomba, Stalwart and Brisbane demonstrated the Royal Australian Navys ability to execute sustained operations in the deployed environments through superior Replenishment at Sea capability. During this evolution, Stalwart completing her first dual Replenishment at Sea evolution providing HMA Ships Toowoomba and Brisbane with F76 fuel, and F44 fuel for the embarked MH-60R Helicopters. Concurrently, Stalwart launched her embarked MH-60R helicopter, Boomerang, to conduct a Vertical Replenishment of stores and mission-essential equipment to Toowoomba. Regional presence deployments demonstrate Australias commitment to, and engagement with, the region. The deployments play a vital role in Australias long-term security and prosperity by protecting Australias interests, preserving a rules-based order, enhancing cooperation and relationships with regional partners and allies, and developing capability and interoperability.

Christine Casimiro

US, Australian Seahawks Receive Magnetic Anomaly Detection

Sikorsky and CAE are enhancing the anti-submarine warfare capabilities of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters operated by the US and Australian navies by integrating Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role systems.

19 June

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Australian Startup Orders Flexrotor Drones From Airbus

Australian aerospace startup Drone Forge has signed a deal to acquire mission-ready Flexrotor uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) from Airbus Helicopters.

18 June

Air

A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornet in flight with two JDAM-ER 500lb bombs and two Time Space Position Information pods. Deep cap: TESTS OF EXTENDED RANGE 'SMART' BOMBS The Department of Defence, in conjunction with Hawker de Havilland and The Boeing Company, has conducted the successful initial testing of an extended range Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) variant. The successful tests were conducted at Woomera, South Australia, in mid August. The development activity was conducted under the Concept Technology Demonstrator (CTD) Program managed by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO). The Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range (JDAM-ER) is a conventional JDAM, enhanced with an Australian designed wing kit which has the potential to significantly increase its range. The wing kit was developed by Hawker de Havilland, based on technology licensed from DSTO.

Christine Casimiro

US Approves $2B Sustainment for Australia’s F/A-18F, EA-18G Fleet

The US State Department has approved a possible $2-billion sustainment package for Australia’s F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet and EA-18G Growler electronic warfare (EW) aircraft.

17 June

Air

An artist’s rendering of a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail teaming with two MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft.

Giulia Bernacchi

Australia Runs First Trial of MQ-28 Drones Controlled From E-7A Wedgetail

Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force have tested two MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones and a digital aircraft controlled by an E-7A Wedgetail.

12 June

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Staff Writer With AFP

Australia ‘Confident’ in US Nuclear Sub Deal Despite Review

Australia said it is "very confident" in the future of a US agreement to equip its navy with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, after the Trump administration put the pact under review.

11 June

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Australia Signs Precision Strike Missile Production Agreement With US

Australia and the US have signed a memorandum of understanding for the production, sustainment, and follow-on development of the Precision Strike Missile.

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