Guided Weapons News Today

The Honorable Kristyn Jones, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, traveled to Australia May 25 to June 4., News, features and commentaries about Air Force Reserve people, equipment and missions

Like many Defence observers and commentators, I eagerly tuned in to Defence Minister Richard Marles’ address to the National Press…

The US, Japan, and Australia have agreed to co-operate on a networked air defence architecture to counter China in the Pacific.

Australia strengthens defense with Lockheed Martin, launching local production of GMLRS rockets, a crucial step for self-reliance.

Australia plans to commence production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System missiles starting in 2025 after a $37.4 million contract was signed between Defense and Lockheed Martin.

Australia has seen the signing of another in a series GWEO agreements, boosting its sovereign production capability for guided weapons.

The new partnership aims to stand up a “multi-user rocket motor facility” in Australia that can meet needs for munitions and space launch.

Australia's defence industry makes a move to expand production of the JDAM-ER aerial munition and develop applications for the P-JDAM.

The global approach to MRO of the F-35 needs to be a model for other weapons as the Pentagon looks to co-develop and co-produce critical systems, the DOD says.

Its a low-cost option for converting them into guided smart munitions.