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US Marines arrive in Darwin for combined training exercises

April 02 2024

Australia has welcomed a contingent of United States Marines to the Northern Territory as part of the 13th rotation of Marine Rotational Force –...

Wedgetail E-7A aircraft winging its way home after Ukraine support mission

A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail aircraft is headed back home after conducting a six-month deployment in Europe.

April 02 2024

Hanwha Group launches bid for Austal

South Korean industrial powerhouse Hanwha Group has officially submitted an indicative offer to acquire West Australia-based naval and commercial shipbuilder Austal and its...

April 02 2024

Navigating the ‘new normal’: Understanding our new multipolar world

There is no escaping the fact that we are entering an era of global and regional multipolarity. If we were to fast forward a decade, what would this world look like and how...

March 28 2024

Australia moves to lock down illegal transfer of defence information, services

The Australian federal government has moved to lock down transfer of sensitive defence information to foreign militaries, as part of new national security legislation.

March 28 2024

CSIRO welcomes first ‘multi-metal’ 3D printer to boost Aussie aerospace manufacturing

The CSIRO has officially commissioned a new multi-metal 3D printer in Melbourne as part of the iLAuNCH Trailblazer initiative, which is set to make lighter, faster, and more...

March 28 2024

Conroy applauds employment, economic growth in defence industry data

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released new data on economic benefits from the defence industry as part of the Australian Defence Industry Account.

March 28 2024

BAE Systems showcases Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle prototype in US

British defence company BAE Systems has showcased the Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle prototype at the 2024 AUSA Global Force Symposium.

March 28 2024

Not Army’s job: Thistlethwaite rules out ADF intervention for Alice Springs

Assistant Minister for Defence Matt Thistlethwaite has officially ruled out deploying the Australian Defence Force to combat a wave of violent crime in Alice Springs.

March 28 2024

Nauru strengthens ties with China during historic leaders’ meeting

Nauruan President David Adeang has been welcomed to Beijing by Chinese President Xi Jinping, in the first diplomatic talks since both countries resumed diplomatic ties.

March 27 2024

AUKUS challenge launched to uncover electronic warfare innovation

An AUKUS Electronic Warfare Innovation Challenge has been announced to seek innovative solutions for electronic warfare.

March 27 2024

Is America’s secretive ‘Great White Bat’ UAV the answer to Australia’s long-range strike malaise?

It is no secret that Australia is at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to delivering long-range firepower. With the Royal Australian Air Force at a distinct disadvantage...

March 27 2024

Victorian Police leader Andrew Crisp appointed to expert adviser role with Proximity

Australian public servant and former Victorian Police senior leader Andrew Crisp has been appointed as an expert adviser for consulting, legal, and commercial services...

March 27 2024

Rheinmetall to build automotive and defence hybrid plant in Hungary

German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has announced construction of a new automotive and defence plant in southern Hungary.

March 27 2024

Saab secures contracts for future fighter concepts and Carl-Gustaf supply

Swedish aerospace and defence company Saab has secured a $99 million contract to supply man-portable, Carl-Gustaf multi-role weapon systems for the NATO Support and...

March 27 2024

UK government outlines future nuclear strategy

The UK government has released the Defence Nuclear Command Paper, detailing how the UK will maintain their nuclear deterrent, support the delivery of the SSN-AUKUS, and...

March 26 2024