US Navy reveals it is developing AIM-424 air-air missile
The US Navy has disclosed it is developing the Air Intercept Missile (AIM)-424 Malice Long Range Air to Air Missile (LRAAM), a next-generation missile intended, says the USN, to strengthen fleet defence and maintain a decisive air domain overmatch against advanced threats. The AIM-424 is designed and manufactured by Raytheon. The missile is 4.11m long,…
Queensland Research Labs rebrands as Q-Phase
Queensland Research Labs, a Southeast Queensland-based deep technology company, has announced a name change to Q-Phase. The move marks its transition from a research-focused entity to a sovereign defence technology developer, the company said in a media release. The new name reflects the foundation of the company’s work in quantum and nanotechnology, it adds. Q-Phase…
ADF and JSDF trial high energy laser
The Australian Defence Force and Japanese Self-Defense Force have successfully trialled a High Energy Laser sensor under Project Boobook at Cultana Training Area in South Australia. Project Boobook is the first co-development project between the Australian and Japanese defence industries, demonstrating deepening cooperation between our two nations, according to a media release by Defence. “Boobook…
Australia and UK to Cooperate on CEAFAR radar
Australia and the United Kingdom have signed a joint statement to deepen cooperation on the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar capability supplied by Canberra-based Company CEA Technologies Pty Limited. The joint statement recognises the strategic importance of collaboration between both nations’ defence departments and defence industries and commits Australia and the United Kingdom to working…
First Australian-made rocket motor makes successful test flight
Defence’s Science and Technology Group (DSTG) has announced the first successful test flight of a fully Australian-designed and manufactured advanced Solid Rocket Motor (SRM). It took place at the Koonibba Test Range near Ceduna, South Australia, a commercial space port owned by Southern Launch. Propelling the Koonibba Rising Rocket (KRR), the Koonibba Rising 3.0 SRM is a 100kg-class…
RAAF to acquire AIM-260 JATM
Defence will acquire the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM), manufactured by Lockheed Martin, at a cost of nearly $736 million. It will equip Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Super Hornets, Lightning IIs and Growlers with a new high speed, long-range air-to-air missile. Deliveries are expected to begin from next year. Australia will be the first…
