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Land Forces 2024 has drawn to a close as a record-breaking event, with a 15 per cent higher attendance than the previous record-breaking event in 2022.
On Day 3 of Land Forces 2024, September 13 Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) and Deakin University signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further develop their strong ongoing relationship.
Lockheed Martin Australia has awarded Marand with a contract to support the delivery of work under the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise.
BAE Systems Australia has today unveiled a cutting-edge uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) at Land Forces 2024. The UGV gives military commanders an added tactical option while keeping soldiers out of harm’s way.
Three Australian innovators have been named winners of the Land Forces 2024 Innovation Awards, worth $120,000, after pitching their technologies today.
The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition is set to fill the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre with nearly one thousand exhibitors next week, creating the largest defence industry event ever held in Australia.
The Australian Government continues to deliver on its commitment to grow Australia’s Defence industry workforce and support a future made in Australia with the launch of the Schools Pathways Program: Open Competitive Grant Opportunity.
Some of the world’s most advanced defence capabilities will be produced in Geelong, with the Hanwha Defence Australia’s Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) officially opening today. Construction of the facility was undertaken by national construction group, Built.
The Australian Government has entered into a $5.1 million Federation Funding Agreement with the state governments of South Australia and Western Australia for the delivery of the Schools Pathways Program (SPP).
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP today announced the accelerated build of 18 new Landing Craft Medium at the Henderson Shipyard in Western Australia.
The Australian Government is continuing to support local jobs in Bendigo with a $45 million contract to build an additional 15 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles.
21 Australian innovators will each deliver a 3-minute pitch to win one of the three prestigious Land Forces 2024 Innovation Awards, collectively worth $120,000.
Australian advanced manufacturing company, Corvus Technology Solutions, has secured the contract to build nearly 2,000 vehicle suspension units for the Australian Army’s new Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV).
The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition has expanded its program offerings for 2024 to meet the demand for comprehensive updates and discussion from the global land defence community.
Free visitor registration is now open for the Land Forces 2024 International Land Defence Exposition. As the premier gateway to the regional and global land defence markets, Land Forces 2024 will offer unparalleled interaction.
The Land Forces 2024 program, spanning three days from Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 September, will assemble top experts from industry, government, and academia. Together, they will delve into a comprehensive array of discussions addressing the challenges and opportunities in today's land defence sector.
Australian innovators are invited to present groundbreaking products, services, and technologies for a chance to win a share of $120,000 as part of the new look Land Forces 2024 Innovation Awards.
Australia's Defence community received a significant update on the nation's accelerated capability development at last week's Defence Capability Symposium.
The Australian Army has announced the Chief of Army Symposium, Army’s capstone event, will be held at the 2024 Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition.
The LAND FORCES International Land Defence Exposition, Australia’s premier land defence industry event, will move to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) for 2024 and beyond, as the event continues to grow.
Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd has signed a contract with NIOA for the supply of more than one hundred JIM Compacts for the LAND 159 Tranche 1 – ADF sniper system, to equip the Australian Defence Force.
The largest LAND FORCES International Land Defence Exposition ever held has come to a close after three solid days of record exhibitor numbers, major industry announcements and countless engagement opportunities.
The largest LAND FORCES International Land Defence Exposition ever held has come to a close after three solid days of record exhibitor numbers, major industry announcements and countless engagement opportunities.
The Innovation Pitchfest, sponsored by Synergy Group, was held today at LAND FORCES 2022 with 20 representatives from industry, government and academia pitching their ideas to a panel of judges which included a representative from the Australian Army.
Two Queensland companies, space and defence rocket manufacturer Black Sky Aerospace (BSA) and digital security provider de.iterate have partnered to ensure the digital security of BSA’s guided weapons development program.
Lockheed Martin Australia has launched an Australian Industry Capability Network (ICN) Gateway to identify potential industry partners for rotary-wing sovereign sustainment in support of the Royal Australian Navy’s expanding MH-60R Seahawk fleet, and the Australian Army’s proposed UH-60M Black Hawk fleet.
Emesent, a world leader in drone autonomy, LiDAR mapping, and data analytics, has given LAND FORCES a practical demonstration of its Hovermap ST technology, with a 3D LiDAR representation of the exhibition floor.
Two Australian innovators have been named winners of the prestigious Land Forces 2022 Innovation Awards, worth some $30,000.
The Land Forces 2022 International Land Exposition has opened to record numbers in Brisbane today, with 810 participating exhibitor companies and visits from Chief of Army and Australia’s Assistant Minister for Defence.
Babcock Australasia (Babcock) today announced it will partner with Shoal Group, Buzzworks and Bond University to deliver the Land 125 Phase 4 Integrated Soldier System Program.
Queensland rocket company Black Sky Aerospace (BSA) has tested a prototype missile launch pod as it forges ahead with building a sovereign Australian guided weapons capability.
To celebrate LAND FORCES 2022, Protegas Australia has announced the launch of its first individual online intelligence training course.
Fire control system designer, developer, and manufacturer SMARTSHOOTER will present the SMASH 3000 for the first time at LAND FORCES 2022.
An Australian-developed personnel safety device offers a significant advance in the survivability of helicopter crews and occupants for maritime operations.
Currawong Engineering has announced the release of its smallest Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) to expand upon its world-leading range of aerospace-grade motor controllers.
Australia-based consultancy EWS Asia Pacific this month celebrated a successful first 12 months of trading with several key defence contracts won and a rapidly growing team of experts.
Avnet will be at LAND FORCES 2022 next week with its RFSoC SOM, designed for radio frequency (RF) systems that require a small footprint, low power, and real-time processing.
The Australian Missile Corporation has welcomed its formal engagement as one of the inaugural Enterprise Partners to Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise.
HIFraser Group has announced it will be Australia and New Zealand's in-country partner for Flex Force, supplier of the Dronebuster® and the ASP.
Lightforce Group company Force Ordnance has seen a series of wins in the defence and law enforcement sectors with its world-renowned automotive and hunting lights being applied to illuminate the fields of battle
A future-focused design suite for mission critical vehicles will be on display at LAND FORCES 2022.
Collins Aerospace will showcase a range of defence solutions to help warfighters achieve overmatch across the battlefield at LAND FORCES 2022.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) have relied on tactical and utility off-road vehicles from Polaris Industries Australia & New Zealand for more than 25 years.
The University of Melbourne’s leading academic on disinformation says training in this topic is crucial for organisations to help them to recognise and counteract malicious influence.
12thLevel will present its scientific method to analyse and transform data to support decision-making as part of this year's AusTsec conference.
The Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS) has announced its program of speakers for the Autonomy in the Joint Military Battlespace conference at LAND FORCES 2022.
Sunshine Coast generator manufacturing business, Eniquest has been awarded a contract to deliver 1,350 rapid deployable field power generator systems over the next four years under Land8140 Tranche 1 acquisition program for the Australian Defence Force, with the first batch scheduled for delivery January 2023.
The Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS) will hold a Diversity and Inclusion Breakfast as part of its greater LAND FORCES 2022 program which includes the Autonomy in the Joint Military Battlespace conference.
Australian counterdrone specialist, DroneShield, has announced a $2 million order for multiple DroneSentry fixed site detect-and-defeat systems from a European Government customer.
Evolution rather than revolution has long been the trend in diesel engine development yet it’s the revolutionary new 1000 hp Cummins engine – aptly named ACE – that will attract considerable discussion at LAND FORCES 2022.
Australian company EPE has partnered with U.S. drone manufacturer Skydio to bring its autonomous platform to Australian and New Zealand Defence customers.
Twelve Australian innovators have been shortlisted for the prestigious LAND FORCES 2022 Innovation Awards, which include cash prizes totalling $30,000.
XTEK Limited has announced that its HighCom Armor Solutions Inc business has received an order valued A$2.7 million from a United States Federal Government agency customer, for specialist body armour and ballistic helmets.
Uncrewed Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) producer, QuantumSystems GmbH, has announced that it has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary in Brisbane, Australia.
BenchOn will be run a free ‘Meet the Primes’ program at LAND FORCES 2022, to link Australian small businesses with Defence Primes and kickstart mutually beneficial relationships to strengthen sovereign capability.
EPE has announced a partnership with Shield AI, a fast-growing defence technology company building Artificial Intelligence (AI) pilots for aircraft, to deliver its next era of AI to the Australian and New Zealand markets.
LAND FORCES 2022 International Land Defence Exposition welcomes Host Sponsor, the Queensland Government.
Industry is invited to attend the LAND FORCES 2022 International Land Defence Exposition, 4-6 October, with Trade Visitor registration now open.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, has announced Government approval for the Land Force Level Electronic Warfare Project valuedat nearly $75 million.
Land defence subject matter experts have the opportunity to present at LAND FORCES 2022 as part of a new initiative dubbed the LAND FORCES Hub.
In a world of high-value military assets, joint exercises and advancing technology, simulation is becoming ever more important as a means of honing training in a safe environment, while minimising cost.
The Land Forces 2024 Innovation Awards are now open for submissions, offering a chance to compete for a share of $120,000! The new-look p...
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