Spiral Blue's Space Edge One detection and research platform. Image: Spiral Blue To neutralise the threat posed by near-peer adversaries and maintain a strong regional deterrence posture, three Australian partners are developing a sovereign counter-hypersonic surveillance capability, with the space…
Defence has unveiled Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), ‘AUS 1’, the first of four to be operated by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The RPAS actually arrived in Australia in June. Revealed at RAAF Base Tindal, the…
During the Indo Pacific 2023 International Maritime Expo in Sydney EX2 was briefed by Northrop Grumman Australia on Defence’s purchase of the MQ-4C Triton Uncrewed Air Vehicle (UAV). Gregor Ferguson If you’re going to field long-range weapons, it helps if…
Dr Sanjay Mazumdar has been appointed as Executive Director of the Defence Trailblazer for Concept to Sovereign Capability. The project is a partnership between the Universities of Adelaide and NSW (UNSW) and it is estimated that it will have a net…
Northrop Grumman Australia has submitted its response to the AIR6500 Phase 1 Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS), Competitive Evaluation Process Stage 2 (CEP2). The company’s solution is designed to connect disparate Defence systems and platforms across all domains into…
The Royal Australian Navy is positioning itself to embrace uncrewed systems, with attendant Artificial Intelligence (AI) challenges, right across the board from mine warfare and undersea surveillance to long range Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) for surface ships. While the…
Northrop Grumman Australia has implemented a mentoring program for the winners of its inaugural Australian Tech and Innovation Showcase - Vai Photonics, Fortifyedge and Nominal Systems. The showcase, presented by Northrop Grumman in collaboration with Bondi Partners, provides small and…
Northrop Grumman Australia has teamed with Australian electronics engineering company IntelliDesign to design and manufacture hardware for Secure Communications Solution (SCS) devices. Northrop Grumman Australia’s sovereign SCS-200 capability provides simple, secure network access for deployed teams and individuals, supporting customers…