The Albanese government has released a new digital strategy and road map that recognizes the critical role of information and communications technologies in advancing Australia’s defense and modern warfighting capability and achieving an integrated force. The 2024 defense digital road map identifies artificial intelligence, hyperscalers and productivity platforms as priority ICT capabilities. It highlights how...
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New Zealand Announces Appointments for Defence Force Senior Leadership
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence has selected senior officers of the New Zealand Defence Force to lead the country’s navy, army and air force for three years. Cdre. Garin Golding, appointed chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy, has been the NZDF maritime component commander since 2021. His previous roles include director of maritime...
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Exail Robotics Secures $67M NATO Underwater Mine Disposal Vehicle Contract
Paris-based technology group Exail Robotics has received a $67 million contract from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency for K-STER C underwater mine disposal vehicles, K-Ster CT training vehicles and associated services. “This new contract is a testament to our commitment to providing innovative and reliable solutions for [mine countermeasure] operations,” said Antony Penn, Exail...
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US Air Force Unit Leads Initiative to Upgrade Ukraine’s F-16 EW Capabilities
The U.S. Air Force’s 68th Electronic Warfare Squadron has partnered with Denmark and Norway to equip F-16 fighter jets, soon to be delivered to Ukraine, with critical electronic warfare capabilities. The effort follows the announcement by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken regarding the transfer of F-16 aircraft from Denmark and the Netherlands to Ukraine....
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Juliette Wilcox Takes Lead Role at Ultra Intelligence & Communications’s UK Cyber Division
Juliette Wilcox, former cybersecurity ambassador of the U.K. Department for Business and Trade’s U.K. Defence and Security Exports, has been appointed president of Ultra Intelligence & Communications’ U.K. Cyber division. In her new position, Wilcox heads more than 200 employees in the division’s locations in Maidenhead, Farnborough and Gloucester. The company said the new cyber...
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Lockheed Martin Lists F-16 Pilot Training Center in European Expansion Plans
Lockheed Martin plans to double the instructional capability of the F-16 pilot training center opened in November at the Romanian Air Force 86th Air Base to meet the demand from the United States and its allies. Frank St. John, chief operating officer at Lockheed, told Defense One that expanding the training facility, which graduated its...
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Indonesia-US Super Garuda Shield Military Exercise Focuses on Improving Interoperability, Multilateral Relations
The United States and Indonesia have opened a two-week joint military exercise to build trust and interoperability and strengthen bilateral and multilateral relations amid China’s efforts to increase its influence in the South China Sea. The annual exercise, called Super Garuda Shield, began on Monday in East Java, Indonesia, with over 4,500 personnel from Australia,...
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Uruguay Taps Embraer to Deliver Super Tucano Aircraft
Brazilian multinational Embraer has received a contract from the Uruguayan Air Force to deliver up to six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, part of a fleet expansion program to improve the military service’s operational capacity. According to the aerospace firm, the Super Tucano, used by 16 air forces around the world, is designed for a wide...
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Unmanned Transport Vehicle Receives Ukrainian Defense Ministry Approval for Military Use
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has approved the use of the BoarTAC unmanned multipurpose transport vehicle for military operations. According to the defense ministry, BoarTAC’s design took into consideration the Ukrainian armed forces’ needs while on the battlefield. The multifunctional solution comes with wide tracks, large ground grippers and a protective bumper, enabling its use in...
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US Clears India’s Request to Purchase Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys
The U.S. Department of State has authorized the potential foreign military sale of anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys and related equipment to India. The proposed FMS, valued at $52.8 million, includes the procurement of AN/SSQ-53G, AN/SSQ-62F and AN/SSQ-36 high-altitude anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys, U.S. government and contractor engineering and technical support, and other related logistics and program services...