Nigel Pittaway
Nigel Pittaway is the Australia correspondent for Defense News.
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In first, Australian exercise Pitch Black gets dedicated aircraft carrier
Air forces from around the world will descend on Australia’s remote Northern Territory for a combat exercise of unprecedented scale there.
BAE cuts steel on first anti-submarine frigate for Australia
Six Hunter-class frigates are expected to keep shipbuilder BAE Systems Australia busy for decades.
Australia’s anti-submarine frigate program sails rough seas
Analysts have criticized the program, citing the frigate design’s weight growth, scheduling delays and what they view as an inadequate number of VLS cells.
How Australia’s strategic review is changing Army acquisition plans
The service's refocus includes an enhanced long-range strike capability and a mobile, joint expeditionary theater logistics system.
More missiles, less vehicles: Australia unveils strategic review
For the first time, the review addresses the need to harden Australia’s air bases and secure fuel supplies against attack from Australia’s north.
How Australia plans to triple its offensive cyber capabilities
The Redspice cyber program is set to receive about $6.3 billion over 10 years.
Australian Defence Force ditches European helicopters
Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton announced Friday Canberra is seeking to buy up to 40 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk battlefield helicopters to replace the Australian Defence Force’s fleet of NH Industry MRH 90 Taipan Multi Role Helicopters.
Australia details its nuclear-submarine ambitions
The Australian government has established a Future Nuclear Submarine Task Force which will work with U.K. and U.S. counterparts over the next twelve to eighteen months to determine the best way to acquire the boats.
