Redback fangs across the line to win $7bn Infantry Fighting Vehicle deal for Korean giant Hanwha Defence The heavily armoured Hanwha Land 400 buggies, which will be made in Geelong, replace Australia’s Vietnam-era M113 armoured personnel carriers.
German Army chief burns some rubber in his new Queensland-made Boxer July 24, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Senior German brass have taken the opportunity presented by Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 to take their new Boxer reconnaissance vehicles for a spin.
Berlin defence industry talks pave way for more bi-lateral cooperation July 11, 2023 By Melissa Coade Defence Anthony Albanese met with Olaf Scholz to discuss trade & investment, climate action & clean energy, and bi-lateral defence cooperation.
Conroy announces new ‘Multi-Ammunition Soft-Kill System’ anti-ship missile defence capability May 5, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Pat Conroy talks new $180 million Top Gun-style ‘soft-kill’ system that shoots tin foil and makes smoke as weapon of MASS distraction.
Defence names Australia’s first chief missile maker May 5, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Air Vice-Marshal Leon Phillips OAM will be the first chief of the government’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise.
Australia prepares to roll tanks into Germany March 27, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence The Australian Defence Force is to provide Germany with 100 Queensland-built Boxer heavy weapon carrier vehicles.
Rheinmetall Boxers declared fit for Army’s fight club October 17, 2022 By Julian Bajkowski Defence The first rule of Defence Strategic Reviews is you don’t talk about Defence Strategic Reviews. You get the capability of shooting live rounds first.
Defence Strategic Review downshifts Infantry Fighting Vehicle decision time October 4, 2022 By Julian Bajkowski Defence The Army’s Land 400 Phase 3 project to buy hundreds of small tanks will now take longer to decide as the government reviews Defence spending.
Partner Content How Victoria’s defence ecosystem is putting national capability at its core February 22, 2018 By The Mandarin Turbocharging Victoria’s defence industry capability by building on established, proven manufacturing strengths through LAND 400 has clear synergies and benefits that neatly complement those of nearby states with defence industries.
Forget paleo pear: employer speed dating is where graduates really hook-up March 31, 2017 By Julian Bajkowski Career Advice Australia’s defence agencies and industry aren’t afraid to try new approaches to attract graduates. Welcome to the five minute interview.
