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Defense / Military Aircraft

Australia Readies Large Helicopter Acquisition Purchases

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 - by Daniel Darling

Australia is set to acquire an additional 13 Sikorsky MH-60R Romeo multimission maritime helicopters that will bring the Royal Australian Navy’s inventory up to 36 units. The procurement is expected …

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four submarines conducting group operations in blue water
Defense / Featured / Naval Systems / Pacific Rim

Australia’s Surprise Decision and the Dynamics of the World Submarine Market

September 20, 2021October 12, 2021 - by Richard Sterk

  Australia’s cancellation of its contract with France’s Naval Group for 12 Shortfin Barracuda class submarines (the Shortfin being a conventionally powered variant of the nuclear-powered Barracuda) in favor of …

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Featured / Geopolitics

The Fallout from Australia’s Submarine Decision and Other Ramifications of the AUKUS Pact

September 17, 2021September 21, 2021 - by Daniel Darling

The decision by Australia to scrap its $66 billion deal to purchase French-designed submarines in favor of a nuclear-powered option enveloped within a broader three-nation security pact with the U.S. …

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Featured / Geopolitics

Going Nuclear: Australia Joins U.S.-U.K. for Future Submarine Solution

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 - by Daniel Darling

In a surprise move, Australia has opted to cancel its plans for 12 French-designed conventional submarines and instead utilize American and British nuclear-powered technology for its future fleet as part …

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Asia / COVID-19 / Featured / Geopolitics

For These Two Countries, the Strategic Calculus in the Indian Ocean Region Remains Unchanged

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 - by Daniel Darling

Back on April 14, the International Monetary Fund announced the expected when it noted that the global economy is in a tailspin as entire economies are brought to a standstill …

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Defense / Military Aircraft

Australia Receives Northrop Offer for Accelerated Triton Production

March 6, 2020March 6, 2020 - by Daniel Darling

With the threat of a gap in production of its MQ-4C Triton high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) drone, Northrop Grumman is offering a reduced-rate, accelerated-production alternative to Australia. Due to a U.S. …

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Defense / Military Aircraft

Competitors Line Up for Australia’s Future Attack Helicopter Project

September 3, 2019November 25, 2019 - by Daniel Darling

Multiple vendors are readying bids for Australia’s Project LAND 4503 Armed Reconnaissance Capability program involving the acquisition of up to 29 attack helicopters. The new helicopters will serve as a …

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Defense / Missiles

Australian DoD Announces New Short-Range Air Defense Capability

March 25, 2019November 19, 2019 - by Daniel Darling

The Australian government announced on March 25 its intended procurement of a new short-range air defense capability involving the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) from Norway’s Kongsberg and U.S.-based …

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Defense / Naval Systems

Australia Inks Future Submarine Strategic Partnering Agreement with Naval Group

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 - by Daniel Darling

The Australian government signed a Strategic Partnering Agreement (SPA) with French shipbuilder Naval Group on February 11, signaling firm commitment toward the production and delivery of new-build attack submarines for …

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Military Aircraft / North America

Australia Confirms Deal to Offload Legacy Hornets to Canada for $68 Million

January 10, 2019November 14, 2019 - by Daniel Darling

The Australian Department of Defense has confirmed an agreement with Canada for the sale of 25 of the Royal Australian Air Force’ (RAAF) second-hand stock of Boeing F/A-18 A/B “Classic” …

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