Israel’s Elbit to supply systems for Australia’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

Israel’s Elbit to supply systems for Australia’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles
Israel’s Elbit to supply systems for Australia’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

The $600 million contract calls for “advanced protection, fighting capabilities and a sensors suit.”

Aussies add $400M AUD for Boeing’s Ghost Bat loyal wingman, to unveil an armed UAV this year

Aussies add $400M AUD for Boeing’s Ghost Bat loyal wingman, to unveil an armed UAV this year
Aussies add $400M AUD for Boeing’s Ghost Bat loyal wingman, to unveil an armed UAV this year

“I won’t go into details of the nature of that drone for security reasons,” Pat Conroy told reporters in Canberra. “But I want to assure everyone in this country that we are spending lots of time working on drones.” 

AUKUS nations take aim at robotic ground vehicles under threat of electronic warfare

AUKUS nations take aim at robotic ground vehicles under threat of electronic warfare
AUKUS nations take aim at robotic ground vehicles under threat of electronic warfare

The trial, which took place in South Australia, is the latest in a series of experimental efforts associated with AUKUS’ Pillar II.

With Australia, New Zealand to explore AUKUS ‘opportunities,’ closer to joining?

With Australia, New Zealand to explore AUKUS ‘opportunities,’ closer to joining?
With Australia, New Zealand to explore AUKUS ‘opportunities,’ closer to joining?

“The opportunities that are open to our space and technology sectors are actually immense,” New Zealand’s Defence Minister Judith Collins said.

Transparent Sea: AUKUS looks to AI, quantum in hunt for Chinese submarines

Transparent Sea: AUKUS looks to AI, quantum in hunt for Chinese submarines
Transparent Sea: AUKUS looks to AI, quantum in hunt for Chinese submarines

AI analysis of sensor data, including new kinds of quantum-based detection, could give a lethal edge in undersea warfare — to either the Australia-UK-US alliance or to China.

Australia, Japan ink first R&D trial on underwater tech

Australia, Japan ink first R&D trial on underwater tech
Australia, Japan ink first R&D trial on underwater tech

“This project will build a foundation for future joint research on robotic and collaborative autonomy, aiming to deliver advanced capabilities to support asymmetric advantage,” Tanya Monro, Australia’s chief defense scientist, said in a statement.

Australia reveals why it isn’t sending grounded Taipan helicopters to Ukraine

Australia reveals why it isn’t sending grounded Taipan helicopters to Ukraine
Australia reveals why it isn’t sending grounded Taipan helicopters to Ukraine

After keeping mum on the issue for weeks, minister for defense procurement Pat Conroy said Kyiv’s request came too late, months after the helos had been destined for disposal.

China fumes at countries that congratulate Taiwan for election that rebuked Beijing

China fumes at countries that congratulate Taiwan for election that rebuked Beijing
China fumes at countries that congratulate Taiwan for election that rebuked Beijing

“It is very ‘wolf warrior’ in style and I think it underlines that from Beijing’s perspective, there is no real ‘reset’ or ‘stabilisation of the relationship,'” Malcolm Davis of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute told Breaking Defense.

Navy tests ‘tactical’ employment of unmanned ships in months-long exercise

Navy tests ‘tactical’ employment of unmanned ships in months-long exercise
Navy tests ‘tactical’ employment of unmanned ships in months-long exercise

The four USVs featured in the exercise collectively transited 46,000 nautical miles over several months.

The big risks of 2024: Taiwan elections, Philippine shoals, AUKUS dough

The big risks of 2024: Taiwan elections, Philippine shoals, AUKUS dough
The big risks of 2024: Taiwan elections, Philippine shoals, AUKUS dough

Keep your eyes on the Second Scarborough Shoal and other atolls in the South China Sea, where China has pressed an increasingly aggressive and dangerous campaign.

5 stories from 2023 on the historic AUKUS security pact

5 stories from 2023 on the historic AUKUS security pact
5 stories from 2023 on the historic AUKUS security pact

Even before the big announcement from the heads of state in March, 2023 has been filled with AUKUS news.

Australian startup targets AUKUS market for novel space tracking antenna

Australian startup targets AUKUS market for novel space tracking antenna
Australian startup targets AUKUS market for novel space tracking antenna

Quasar Satellite Technologies is planning to open a US office in 2024, “most likely in Colorado,” with the other option being in the Washington, DC area, CEO Phil Ridley told Breaking Defense.  

With new defense agreements, Australia and France ‘rebuild, reset’ relations after AUKUS shock

With new defense agreements, Australia and France ‘rebuild, reset’ relations after AUKUS shock
With new defense agreements, Australia and France ‘rebuild, reset’ relations after AUKUS shock

“France is a power in the Pacific, it’s a power in Europe and it’s a multilateral power, and this is a very important partnership to Australia,” Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said.

Australia developing ‘top secret’ intelligence cloud to work with US, UK spy agencies

Australia developing ‘top secret’ intelligence cloud to work with US, UK spy agencies
Australia developing ‘top secret’ intelligence cloud to work with US, UK spy agencies

Andrew Shearer, Australia’s Director-General of National Intelligence, also discussed how analysts will use AI, and the “lively debate” about whether Japan could join the Five Eyes.