Encrypted underwater wi-fi? There’s a defence app for that Communications & Technology Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group has joined with the UK to equip submarines with underwater datacoms — aka ‘underwater wi fi’.
Greg Moriarty: Diplomat, Defence chief and trusted adviser January 25, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Careers An inquisitive mind and relentless focus on things that count have propelled the career of this seasoned diplomat.
Tomahawks for Hobart class destroyers confirmed, Collins class sub compatibility still at sea August 21, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Australia’s three air warfare destroyers will get new long-range missile pods but it’s unclear if Collins class submarines will be fitted with Tomahawks.
$4.6bn Hunter class frigates broadsided by ANAO as overdue, over budget May 10, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence ANAO found the frigate lacking in key value-for-money criteria and the procurement process for the design of the boats to be flawed.
Defence Strategic Review’s ‘Missile Age’ really started in 1962: Now Australia can buy some April 26, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski News Missiles have been the currency of gunboat diplomacy since the ’60s. Now, for better or worse, they define force projection.
Australia’s new AUKUS strike power standardises on 40 year-old Tomahawk cruise missiles March 20, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Australia will buy at least 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles for ships and subs in a deal worth $1.3 billion ahead of hypersonic capabilities.
