U.S. engineering, technical and construction services provider Jacobs is joining Australia’s Marinus Link energy project development. The Marinus Link is an undersea and underground high-voltage direct current electricity and data interconnector that would ensure a reliable supply for residents of Tasmania and Victoria. The deal was formalized by an agreement signed by Marinus Link Pty Ltd...
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US Navy’s Richard Seif to Lead AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Office
Rear Adm. Richard Seif has assumed command of the U.S. Navy’s AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Direct Reporting Program Management Office as of April 21, according to Naval Sea Systems Command. Seif most recently led the Submarine Force of the U.S. Pacific Fleet and Task Force-34 in Pearl Harbor. A 1992 graduate of the U.S. Naval...
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NZ Space, Advanced Aviation Industries Boost National Economy
New Zealand’s economy was injected with over $1.47 billion from the space and advanced aviation industries in fiscal year 2023-2024, according to a Deloitte/Space report. Released Friday by Space Minister Judith Collins, the “TrailBlazer Innovation for Growth, Charting the Space and Advanced Aviation Sectors” report disclosed a total of $285.4 million that came from the...
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Australia Hosts Naval Leaders to Discuss Global Combat Ship Initiative Progress
Advancements and challenges affecting the Global Combat Ship program were front and center at a Royal Australian Navy-hosted event attended by naval representatives from Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. Held in St Kilda, Adelaide, the weeklong 2025 GCS User Group meeting brought together several naval leaders to discuss the initiative’s progress, including shipbuilding practices,...
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US Seeks Contractors for Military Shipments to Australian Defence Force
The U.S. Department of Defense is soliciting contractor proposals for handling and transporting American military cargo shipped through four Australian ports. According to ABC News, a Yokohama-based U.S. transportation battalion in Japan issued the solicitation as part of an expanded U.S. government contract. The shipment – which includes hazardous items such as gases, explosives and...
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New Zealand to Invest in Maritime Helicopter Upgrade
New Zealand Minister of Defence Judith Collins said the New Zealand Defence Force is set to replace the aging maritime helicopters that support its frigates’ defense, offensive and surveillance capabilities. In a statement, Collins said the investment will protect New Zealand’s national security and economy amid growing global political tension. Given that the country is...
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AUKUS Space Surveillance Partnership to Focus on Defense
The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom have signed a combined operation concept agreement to support the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability, or DARC, network of three ground-based sensors. According to the U.S. signatory, Brig. Gen. Chandler Atwood of U.S. Space Operations Command, DARC provides a “critical capability” for all three countries’ defense. “Enhanced...
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Australian Navy Participates in Maritime Exercise With Philippine, US Forces
Australia participated in a maritime cooperative activity with the Philippines and the United States on Tuesday, allowing each nation’s armed forces to share tactics and techniques to improve collaborations when responding to security issues. Held within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, the exercise saw the Royal Australian Navy demonstrate the capability of its HMAS Sydney...
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US, Australia, UK Collaborate on E-7A Aerial Refueling Certification
The United States, United Kingdom and Australia have completed a test certifying the KC-46A Pegasus tanker for refueling the Royal Australian Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail aircraft. Led by the U.S. Air Force’s 418th Flight Test Squadron, the testing took place on Monday at Edwards Air Force Base in California and marks the first time the KC-46A has...
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RGM Partnership Boosts Rheinmetall’s ADF Vehicle Maintenance Capability
Rheinmetall has announced expanding its maintenance support to Australian Defence Force vehicles in the Northern Territory and Queensland in partnership with RGM Maintenance. RGM already has facilities in both areas. The initiative follows Rheinmetall Australia’s delivery of over 3,000 HX trucks and 3,000 vehicle modules under the ADF’s LAND 121 3B/5B program in February. OEM-Certified...