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ADF trials autonomous refuelling system for heavy vehicles

March 21 2024

The Australian Defence Force is trialling a new autonomous refuelling system in a major technological leap forward for Australian Army heavy vehicles....

For king and country: Australia signs updated defence agreement with United Kingdom

The Australian federal government has signed a new defence and security cooperation agreement with the United Kingdom in an update of the international partnership.

March 21 2024

National facepalm: Crushing firearms culture contradicts Defence recruitment

Australian politicians and police are rejoicing a job well done this week after delivering a final stroke of gun-crushing justice and collecting more than 12,000 firearms...

March 21 2024

Australian armour: Germany signs off on historic Boxer export deal

The German Parliament has officially approved the purchase of more than 100 Australian-made Boxer heavy weapon carrier vehicles for the German Army.

March 21 2024

Australian Space Diversity Alliance launched to promote diversity in space

A new industry-wide group dedicated to promoting diversity in the space sector has launched with the support of the Australian Space Agency and Defence Space Command.

March 21 2024

UK announces purchase of additional 14 extended-range Chinooks

The UK Ministry of Defence has said that the purchase of an additional 14 extended-range Chinooks will enhance Britain’s ability to respond to global emergencies.

March 20 2024

REDARC Defence & Space pushes towards Tier 2 defence supply model

South Australia-based REDARC Defence & Space has announced renewed focus on pushing to wards a 'Tier 2' defence supplier role, with the appointment of a new general...

March 20 2024

AUKUS top of the ticket for 2024 AUKMIN consultations

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong will this week welcome their UK counterparts, Foreign Secretary, the Honourable Lord David...

March 20 2024

Unsinkable aircraft carrier: Putin praises Crimea, Sevastopol in anniversary speech

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed the importance of Crimea and Sevastopol as an “unsinkable aircraft carrier”, during a public address in Moscow.

March 20 2024

Mobilisation in a ‘pre-war’ era: Is it time for Australia to begin mobilising the economy?

Much like the decade leading up to the outbreak of war in 1939 – the writing was on the wall. Today, as has been noted by many experts, we are living in a similar...

March 20 2024

UK Ministry of Defence, McLaren Racing collaborate on electric vehicle innovation

The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has announced a new partnership with British motor racing team McLaren Racing to explore new solutions across a variety of...

March 20 2024

Bahrain to acquire 50 Abrams tanks, vehicles in US$2.2bn foreign military sale

The government of Bahrain has requested more than 50 M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks and other vehicles in a US$2.2 billion foreign military sale.

March 20 2024

Morocco requests 600 Javelin missiles in US foreign military sale

The government of Morocco has requested more than 600 Javelin missiles in a possible US$260 million US foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.

March 20 2024

Force Posture project: Industry invited to bid on RAAF Darwin infrastructure contract

The Australian defence industry is being invited to bid on a critical defence infrastructure project in Darwin to enhance US–Australian joint military operations and...

March 19 2024

Security Service of Ukraine cracks down on illegal military weaponry sales

The Security Service of Ukraine has announced the seizure of hidden weapon caches in Ukraine before the military equipment could be sold for profit.

March 19 2024

Australia needs to do better to mobilise private capital to support defence and national security

Opinion: With more than $30 billion under management, Australia’s private equity and venture capital markets are one of our great untapped resources that can help...

March 19 2024

Australian Defence Apparel partners with Indigenous Design Labs on crew uniforms

Defence uniform and equipment manufacturer Australian Defence Apparel has announced a collaboration with Indigenous Design Labs ahead of the National Close the Gap Day 2024...

March 19 2024

Lockheed Martin signs memorandum of agreement with Navantia

US defence prime Lockheed Martin has extended its surface ship and submarine agreement with Spanish state-owned naval shipbuilder Navantia.

March 19 2024

US pushing to re-establish defence ties after Niger calls for troop removal

The United States is pushing for ongoing defence discussions in Niger, after the country’s leadership called for total removal of US military personnel from the West...

March 19 2024