Soldiers allegedly left without $1.6bn battle computer The nation’s largest joint military exercise could operate the “old fashioned way” following allegations a defence computer system had been compromised.
News by Jodie Munro O’Brien 12th May 2021 3:47 PM
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Subscriber only The Australian military might have to return to analogue ways during Talisman Sabre 2021 - their biggest biennial joint military exercise - in July after an alleged security breach was found in the $1.6 billion Israeli-made computer system they use. But Elbit Systems of Australia Managing Director, Paul McLachlan, denies the battle management system (BMS) technology had been compromised. Elbit Systems of Australia strongly refutes the security rumours, he said in a written statement.
Australian military to stop using Israeli technology
The Australian Defense Forces will stop using Israeli defense company Elbit’s Battle Management System (BMS) starting in mid-June, Australian Defense Magazine reported last week. The ADF informed Elbit Australia about the decision without giving any explanation, the report said. Tensions had been simmering between Elbit and the Australian Defense Department, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported last week. Elbit was imposing “huge premiums” because it has a monopoly on the system, an officer familiar with the matter was quoted as saying.
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