Australian Army issues RFI for autonomy in littoral environments
The Australian Army has released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking innovative technologies at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4-6 under the theme of Autonomous Mass in Littoral Warfare. It is seeking autonomous systems that operate collaboratively in contested littoral environments, while offering scalability and affordability, enabling small units to generate mass without exposing soldiers to…
Lockheed Martin Awarded 500 kW Joint Laser Weapon System Contract
The US Department of War has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract of undisclosed value to develop a 500kW Joint Laser Weapon System (JLWS) program. This will advance the United States’ next-generation cruise missile and Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) defence architecture, says the company in a media release. Under the JLWS program, Lockheed Martin will develop…
Bundeswehr commissions MBDA and Rheinmetall to develop laser weapon for the German Navy
The German Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) has commissioned MBDA Deutschland and Rheinmetall to develop a High Energy Laster Weapon (HELW) system for the German Navy. The two companies are establishing a joint venture company for this purpose, according to a media release by MBDA. The HELW will…
Australia achieves land-based SM-2 missile defence live fire
Defence has accelerated the introduction of integrated air and missile defence capabilities for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with the successful live‑firing last month of a ground-based SM-2 missile air defence system by the Australian Defence Force and the United States. The ADF successfully engaged an airborne target at the Woomera test range in South Australia…
Drone launch from C-130 marks innovation milestone
The successful launch of an Aladdin air delivery drone from a C-130J Hercules has demonstrated how emerging technologies can be rapidly integrated into Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) capability. Launched from the rear ramp of a C-130J Hercules, the Sovereign Propulsion Systems (SPS) Aladdin is a low-cost Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS). It is capable of…
Defence awards C-UAS contract to EOS
Defence has awarded a $5.7 million Counter Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) contract to Electro Optic Systems (EOS) Defence Systems to develop the R400 SLINGER CUAS capability under the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’s (ASCA) Mission Syracuse. This contract brings total investment under Mission Syracuse to $37.4 million and forms part of the Government’s broader strategy to…
