Nigel Pittaway

Nigel Pittaway is the Australia correspondent for Defense News.

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More missiles, less vehicles: Australia unveils strategic review

For the first time, the review addresses the need to harden Australia’s air bases and secure fuel supplies against attack from Australia’s north.

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How Australia plans to triple its offensive cyber capabilities

The Redspice cyber program is set to receive about $6.3 billion over 10 years.

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Boeing bullish on battlefield communications market

Boeing Defence Australia is in the final stages of developing its Integrated-Battlefield Telecommunications Network for the Australian Army under Joint Project 2072 Phase 2B, and is now turning its attention to other local opportunities.

Northrop offers Triton drones to Australia, as US budget request pauses orders

Faced with a possible two-year production pause in the wake of the Trump administratoin’s fiscal 2021 budget request, Northrop Grumman is offering to accelerate MQ-4C Triton drone production for Australia.

Northrop pitches optionally manned Firebird to monitor Australia’s coasts

Australia is seeking information for a new maritime surveillance capability.

Northrop to deliver Triton drone to Australia in 2023, says Air Force official

Australia is acquiring the multiple intelligence gathering version of the Triton.

Boeing unveils ‘loyal wingman’ drone

The concept is designed to perform the role of a loyal wingman to manned platforms and is being developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force. A prototype is expected to fly in 2020.

Australia makes its pick for drone fleet

The 12-16 air vehicles are expected to cost between one and two billion Australian dollars (U.S. $730 million to $1.45 billion).

Australia commits to Triton in $5 billion deal

The first aircraft will be delivered in 2023 and the last in 2025.

Five Eyes test new tech in exercise for reducing urban combat risks

The exercise was held with the full support of the South Australian state government and utilized two recently vacated hospital buildings, creating a realistic challenge during several different scenarios.

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Nigel Pittaway

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For the first time, the review addresses the need to harden Australia’s air bases and secure fuel supplies against attack from Australia’s north.

The Redspice cyber program is set to receive about $6.3 billion over 10 years.

Boeing Defence Australia is in the final stages of developing its Integrated-Battlefield Telecommunications Network for the Australian Army under Joint Project 2072 Phase 2B, and is now turning its attention to other local opportunities.

Faced with a possible two-year production pause in the wake of the Trump administratoin’s fiscal 2021 budget request, Northrop Grumman is offering to accelerate MQ-4C Triton drone production for Australia.

Australia is seeking information for a new maritime surveillance capability.

Australia is acquiring the multiple intelligence gathering version of the Triton.

The concept is designed to perform the role of a loyal wingman to manned platforms and is being developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force. A prototype is expected to fly in 2020.

The 12-16 air vehicles are expected to cost between one and two billion Australian dollars (U.S. $730 million to $1.45 billion).

The first aircraft will be delivered in 2023 and the last in 2025.

The exercise was held with the full support of the South Australian state government and utilized two recently vacated hospital buildings, creating a realistic challenge during several different scenarios.

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