US Army demonstrates AH-64E Apache ‘launched effects’ using Anduril Altius 700
The US Army has demonstrated an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter employing a ‘launched effect’ for the first time, executing a launch of Anduril Industries’ Altius 700 Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) at Yuma Proving Ground during Concept Focused Warfighting Experiment 26 (CFWE26). By combining the Apache’s versatility and mobile strike maneuverability with Altius-700’s category-leading range, the…
JIATF-401 commits more than US$600 Million to C-UAS capability
The Pentagon’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has committed over US$600 million ($850 million) at what it believes is a record pace to strengthen Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capabilities in support of Operation Epic Fury, the FIFA soccer World Cup and the US’s homeland defence. This critical milestone, says the US Army, demonstrates significant progress…
JIATF-401 selects Lattice as C2 platform for C-UAS
The Pentagon’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) has selected Anduril Industries’ Lattice software under a US$87 million ($123 million) to serve as the tactical command and control solution for Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS). JIATF-401 is an organization focused on synchronizing C-UAS efforts across the Department of War (DoW) and broader Federal Government. By…
Army establishes littoral manoeuvre group in Brisbane
Defence has established its new Littoral Manoeuvre Group at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. The group will strengthen Army’s ability to move, deploy and support land forces across coastal and island regions, says Defence. Based in Brisbane, the Littoral Manoeuvre Group Headquarters and the 1st Landing Craft Battalion form the core of a team designed to operate across the Indo-Pacific,…
Defence, AMC open maritime research facility in Tasmania
Defence and the University of Tasmania’s Australian Maritime College (AMC) have opened a secure research facility to support collaborative Defence capability development with a focus on maritime and food sciences. The Common User Facility (CUF), located at AMC’s Launceston campus, provides a dedicated environment for Defence, industry and academic partners to work together on sensitive…
Lockheed Martin opens Rapid Fielding Center to accelerate defence innovation
US defence manufacturer Lockheed Martin has expanded its business model by opening its Rapid Fielding Center, a facility that streamlines the end-to-end development, testing and prototype production of next-generation systems and solutions for US government customers. The flexible, modular environment uses advanced production and prototyping technologies. This will enable Lockheed Martin to develop and scale new capabilities…
