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Sep- 2021 -16 SeptemberAsia Pacific
Australia to Get Nuclear Subs in New US, British Partnership
Canberra will receive a nuclear submarine fleet and American cruise missiles as part of its new military alliance with the US and Britain.
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7 SeptemberDOD Contracts
USAF Awards $95 Million Hypersonic Missile Design Contracts
The US Air Force has modified preliminary design review (PDR) contracts with Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon for a hypersonic cruise missile.
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Aug- 2021 -27 AugustAmericas
US State Department Announces Potential Missile Sale to Australia
The US State Department announced a potential foreign military sale to Australia in a $350 million deal that will include defense services for future missile production.
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18 AugustAmericas
US, Australia to Co-Develop Upgraded Precision Strike Missile
The Australian Defence Force and the United States Armed Forces have agreed to co-develop the Precision Strike Missile Increment 2 program.
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Jul- 2021 -30 JulyTechnology
Australia Researching Use of Parasites Against Bio-Weapons
Two researchers from Australia have begun studying if parasitic worms can be used to protect soldiers from chemical and bio weapons.
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30 JulyAmericas
USAF Delivers Chinooks to ‘Strengthen Alliance’ With Australia
The United States Air Force has delivered two CH-47F Chinook helicopters to Australia in a gesture to strengthen their alliance.
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19 JulyAmericas
US Army Fires Patriot Missiles for First Time in Australia
The US Army conducted its first-ever Patriot surface-to-air missile test on Australian soil during a joint military training.
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2 JulyAsia Pacific
South Korea to Test Australia’s ‘Redback’ Infantry Fighting Vehicle
The South Korean military will trial Australia’s new Redback infantry fighting vehicle next year, according to its Defense Acquisition Program Administration.
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Jun- 2021 -24 JuneAir
Australia Grounds MRH90 Helicopter Fleet Over Safety Concerns
Australia has grounded its fleet of 47 NH Industries MRH90 Taipan helicopters due to maintenance and safety issues with the aircraft’s support system.
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16 JuneSea
Australia’s Collins-Class Submarine Fleet to Receive $6 BN Overhaul
Australia will overhaul its fleet of six Collins-class submarines amid growing uncertainty over the induction timeline of 12 French-made replacements.
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