Australia

By Chen Chuanren
The NATO SeaSparrow Consortium has awarded BAE Systems Australia a contract to increase the production of Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Blk. 2 components.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Matthew Fulco
Hanwha and its subsidiary Hanwha Defense Australia signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Advanced Navigation.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Chen Chuanren
The Australian government has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace to acquire the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for the RAAF's F-35A fleet.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Graham Warwick
Brisbane's transport plan foresees UAM offering faster travel options to regional spots such as Gold Coast and direct access to the city center from major hubs.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Matthew Fulco
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced in mid-August that it would implement curbs on the export of antimony.
Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Australian government is unlocking funds to support the development of nascent low carbon aviation fuel technologies and new feedstock.
Sustainability

By Matthew Fulco
A new report by Sydney's United States Studies Center says ITAR rules do not yet adequately facilitate the sharing of AUKUS-related advanced technologies.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Matthew Fulco
The UK and Australia will no longer need to apply for licenses to obtain U.S. technology for about 80% of their defense trade with Washington.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
AUKUS defense pact partners have been testing the integration of autonomy and artificial intelligence (AI) on uncrewed air systems (UAS).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Australia and the U.S. have pledged to enhance cooperation on air and missile defense and gave details on initiatives around the Lockheed Martin GMLRS and PrSM.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Adrian Schofield
Australian airline Rex has entered voluntary administration, and the carrier’s narrowbody jet unit appears likely to be a casualty of its restructuring.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Australian-Spanish startup Dovetail is to provide prototype modules for initial functional and integration testing.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Irene Klotz
The decision follows the recovery of a piece of Dragon debris in Australia in 2022.
Commercial Space

By Chen Chuanren
Lockheed Martin ended a seven-month delivery suspension after the F-35 Joint Program Office accepted F-35s with “truncated” capabilities.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
An Italian Air Force Eurofighter EFA 2000 Typhoon participating in Exercise Pitch Black crashed southwest of Darwin on July 24.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
The government approvals increase the drone-to-pilot ratio threefold over Wing’s prior authorizations.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Brian Everstine
The first pillar of the Australia-UK-U.S. pact focuses on the sale of Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines to Australia in the early 2030s.
GASCC & RIAT

By Tony Osborne
Australian and Canadian companies have emerged as winners in the UK’s £1 billion ($1.3 billion) effort to develop a hypersonic weapon.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
The Australia department of defense announced on July 8 that it will procure an unspecified number of AeroVironment Switchblade 300 loitering munition systems.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Matthew Fulco
It is not clear how Japan would collaborate with AUKUS, but not be part of the alliance.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
Electric aircraft startups are among 12 projects that will share A$13.5 million ($8.9 million) in Australian federal funds.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Army is evaluating the use of high-altitude balloons for electromagnetic spectrum sensors and radio networking for maritime awareness.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Brian Everstine
The bulletin names the Test Flying Academy of South Africa, Beijing China Aviation Technology Co. and Stratos.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Adrian Schofield
Qatar Airways is optimistic that it will soon gain additional air service rights to Australia, following a previous rebuff.
Airlines & Lessors