Australia

Local Production of Future Australian Boxer CRVs Begins in Queensland

Rheinmetall has begun local production of the Australian Defence Force’s future Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles in Ipswich, Queensland.

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Australia to Deliver Test Vehicles for US Hypersonic Research

Hypersonix Launch Systems has signed a contract to deliver hypersonic test vehicles to the US Defense Innovation Unit.

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Australia to Get 220 Tomahawk Missiles From US

Australia said a deal to buy 220 US Tomahawk cruise missiles was essential for keeping "adversaries at bay."

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Australia to Buy US Nuclear Subs in Ambitious New Pact

Australia will buy as many as five US nuclear-powered submarines to bulk up Western muscle across the Asia-Pacific in the face of a rising China.

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BAE Systems Australia Partners With Advanced Fiber Consortium 

BAE Systems Australia has partnered with an Australian consortium of advanced fiber and composite technology manufacturers.

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India, Australia Pledge to Strengthen Defense Ties

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi pledged greater defense ties.

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US OKs $60M Javelin Missile Sale to Australia

The US State Department has approved the potential foreign military sale of Javelin missiles to the government of Australia.

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Germany Mulls $3B Boxer Armored Vehicle Purchase From Australia

Germany is considering purchasing many Boxer armored vehicles from Australia in a potential $1.9-billion deal.

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Australia PM Says to Meet Biden in US, Submarine Deal Expected

Australia's prime minister said he will soon meet President Joe Biden in the US, where they are expected to unveil a nuclear submarine deal.

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Australia Ditches Plan to Procure 16 Special Forces Light Helicopters

Australia will no longer proceed with its plan to procure 16 light helicopters to support its special forces operations.

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