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International Maritime Security Unit serves in Persian Gulf

Maritime December 4, 2019

An International Maritime Security Unit lead by the US is conducting an operation to secure shipping in the Persian Gulf. A maritime security operation has been securing shipping channels through the Persian Gulf. Operation Sentinel is lead by the US and includes Britain, Albania, Bahrain, UAE, Australia, and Saudi Arabia. Kuwait and ...

Cyber threats faced by the military

Land November 18, 2019

Advancing technology has had the dual effect of improving cybersecurity processes and making cyber threats more complicated and harder to defend against. In recent years high-profile attacks such as WannaCry have put many companies and government organisations on high alert. Military ambitions for a smarter, more connected arsenal create more potential ...

UK and Australia team up to use space technology to protect Pacific

Air November 11, 2019

Pacific island countries vulnerable to climate change will benefit from space technology to help them plan for and prevent natural disasters, thanks to a new UK and Australian partnership. The UK Space Agency is looking for project ideas, to be delivered through UK aid, that use the data collected by satellites ...

Rheinmetall signs RMA with Australia contract for testing of Lynx KF41

Land October 31, 2019

Rheinmetall has signed the Risk Mitigation Activity (RMA) contract with the Commonwealth of Australia for participation in the RMA, including the delivery of three Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicles to compete in trials for the €9.5 billion LAND 400 Phase 3 program. The RMA contract now signed has a value of ...