DefenceTalkAustralia unveiled a massive new investment in the nation’s defence capabilities on Thursday to address what Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull called “high stakes” and “momentous times” in Asia. Citing increased defence spending around the region and potential flashpoints in the South China Sea and the Korean peninsula, he said the government was committed to combating […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australia-unveils-massive-increase-in-defence-spending-66847/

DefenceTalkThe volume of international transfers of major weapons has grown continuously since 2004 and rose by 14 per cent between 2006–10 and 2011–15, according to new data on international arms transfers published today by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Six of the top 10 largest arms importers in the 5-year period 2011–15 are […]https://www.defencetalk.com/asia-middle-east-arms-imports-us-russia-largest-arms-exporters-66831/

DefenceTalkThe Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed 14 aircraft and approximately 410 personnel to Exercise Red Flag 16-1 in the United States. Held at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada from January 19 until February 13, Exercise Red Flag 16-1 will involve 6 F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft from RAAF Base Amberley, 6 F/A-18 A/B […]https://www.defencetalk.com/royal-australian-air-force-nevada-exercise-red-flag-66466/

DefenceTalkPERTH, Western Australia: A big step forward was taken today in the future of digital shipbuilding with the unveiling of a submarine hull section designed in Germany with the plans digitally transmitted to a factory in Western Australia and constructed by a local engineering company. ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems is one of several leading naval ship […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-era-of-digital-shipbuilding-here-with-joint-design-and-build-project-66097/

DefenceTalkJapan’s defense minister urged Australia Sunday to award a huge submarine contract to his country, saying such a deal would help bolster regional security. Australia has put out to tender a project worth up to Aus $50 billion (US $36 billion) to replace its current diesel and electric-powered Collins Class submarines. France and Germany are […]https://www.defencetalk.com/japan-links-australian-submarine-bid-to-regional-security-65892/

DefenceTalkA Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft has used its air‑to‑air refueling boom for the first time on operations while refueling a RAAF E-7A Wedgetail last week during a Coalition mission above Iraq. The air-to-air boom refuelling process involved two large aircraft, military versions of the Airbus A330 and Boeing 737-700, approaching […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raaf-kc-30a-refuels-e-7a-wedgetail-above-iraq-65691/

DefenceTalkThe Hawkei is set to become the latest addition to the Australian Defence Force fleet following the signing of a $1.3 billion contract with the Commonwealth. Soldiers on operations will benefit from increased protection and mobility in a powerful 4×4 vehicle, which can be adapted for different missions. Hawkei follows the life-saving success of the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australia-chooses-hawkei-armored-vehicle-65552/

DefenceTalkSYDNEY: Australia will spend Aus$1.3 billion on next-generation armored land vehicles for its army, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said Monday as he announced the latest update to modernize the nation’s military. Australian forces are part of the coalition fighting Islamic State group militants in Iraq and Syria, but Turnbull denied that the procurement of 1,100 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australia-to-spend-1-bn-on-armoured-vehicles-65541/

DefenceTalkAustralian aircraft have completed their first operation in Syria, defence officials said Saturday, just days after Canberra extended the mission from Iraq to better fight Islamic State jihadists. “The Australian Air Task Group completed its first operational mission in Syria overnight, returning to base in the Middle East without incident,” the defence department said in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australian-aircraft-complete-first-mission-in-syria-65383/

DefenceTalkPatria and BAE Systems have offered a highly protected armoured vehicle integrated with a combat proven turret as the solution that will best meet the Australian Army’s mounted combat reconnaissance requirements. The companies offer the AMV35 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV) under Phase 2 of the Land 400 Program. The solution combines Patria’s Armored Modular Vehicle […]https://www.defencetalk.com/patria-and-bae-systems-submit-australian-combat-reconnaissance-vehicle-bid-65287/