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Pacific security leaders to meet to strengthen regional security

Senior military, law enforcement, customs, and immigration officials from across the Pacific will gather in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea,...

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Divided and forgotten: Western Balkans drift towards chaos

Opinion: I’ve always been critical of the US imposing its will on other political systems under the pretence of “bring...

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AH-64E Apaches touchdown ahead of Avalon International Airshow

Two AH-64E Apache helicopters have touched down in Australia earlier this month as they prepare for an appearance at Avalon Intern...

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Australia to acquire countermeasures and defence equipment in $165m deal

The United States has approved a potential foreign military sale to Australia for countermeasures, chaff and impulse cartridges, a...

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Coalition hints at Defence spending jump, pending budget situation

The federal opposition has hinted at a marked increase in the nation’s defence spending, aiming to bring it up to 2.5 per ce...

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Jindalee over-the-horizon radar: Canada to build Arctic radar system using Australian tech

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has shared details of a reported AU$6.6 billion deal to develop an Arctic radar system with Au...

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News Editor – Defence and Security, Momentum Media Prior to joining the defence and aerospace team in 2020, Charbel was news editor of The Adviser and Mortgage Business, where he covered developments in the banking and financial services sector for three years. Charbel has a keen interest in geopolitics and international relations, graduating from the University of Notre Dame with a double major in politics and journalism. Charbel has also completed internships with The Australian Department of Communications and the Arts and public relations agency Fifty Acres.

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Osborne Shipyard SSN expansion plan unveiled

Next week’s federal budget is set to include a commitment to secure more space at Osborne Shipyard to support preparations for Australia’s future nuclear-powered ...

NAVAL • Fri, 25 Mar 2022

Government earmarks $875m for nationwide ADF base upgrades

Military bases across the country are set to benefit from a major investment in infrastructure upgrades as part of the Commonwealth government’s latest pre-election ...

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Wed, 23 Mar 2022

ASD launches new cyber, foreign intelligence centre

The national security agency has unveiled a new facility in Canberra to house the expansion of its intelligence gathering and threat detection capabilities.

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Tue, 22 Mar 2022

Hypersonics at core of newly operational Space Command

The Royal Australian Air Force’s new space division has commenced operation, with managing hypersonic threats and enhancing space-powered ISR capabilities to be among its ...

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Mon, 21 Mar 2022

New centre launched to combat cyber crime

A new cyber crime detection and law enforcement hub has been established by the Commonwealth government.

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Sun, 20 Mar 2022

Does Canberra need to ‘radically’ rethink its defence strategy?

Is Canberra’s long-sighted defence strategy failing to uphold the nation’s interests in a rapidly deteriorating regional and global security environment?

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Fri, 18 Mar 2022

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Black Sky Aerospace tests sovereign missile capability

The defence and aerospace company has trialled newly integrated guidance and control capabilities during a missile launch in Queensland.

AIR • Thu, 17 Mar 2022

RAN bases to support US, UK operations: PM

The prime minister has confirmed plans to upgrade local naval bases to ensure they can support the presence of nuclear-powered submarines deployed by AUKUS partners.

NAVAL • Tue, 15 Mar 2022

BAE Systems Australia secures funding to expand local aircraft sustainment hub

The prime has pledged to leverage new funding from the NSW government to expand its local aircraft sustainment capabilities and generate new employment opportunities in ...

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Tue, 15 Mar 2022

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