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.
US approves possible $800 million military helicopter sale to Iraq
The United States has approved a potential $800 million sale of Bell helicopters, weapons and related equipment to Iraq, according to the State Department.
US launches new barrage of strikes on Iran around Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. launched new air strikes on Iranian targets Tuesday following attempted attacks by the IRGC against American troops deployed to the region.
American Rheinmetall delivers its first prototype to replace Bradley Fighting Vehicle
The move is the latest in the service’s yearslong effort to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
US tech found in Russian ballistic missiles
Dozens of American- and European-made components are still being used to build Russia’s deadly ballistic missiles.
US Navy unveils new specs for carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft
The U.S. Navy has submitted a Request for Information that reveals new specifications for its future carrier-based Combat Collaborative Aircraft.
Golden Dome is the Opportunity. Digital Engineering is the Solution.
The Golden Dome for America requires alignment between digital engineering and a modernized acquisition process.
Poland readies for record-breaking defense show as opulent budget lures vendors
Poland's sizable defense budget is expected lure a record number of companies to the European nation next week.
Defense startup raises $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display
A defense startup has raised $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display that connects field operators to real-time data.
Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics get framework deals to surge Patriot, THAAD production
The Pentagon's framework agreements with General Dynamics and Lockheed include tripling Patriot production and quadrupling THAAD interceptor output.
