Defence Strategic Review to determine size of Triton fleet

Details regarding Australia’s planned acquisition of up to seven MQ-4C Triton aircraft are subject to the Albanese government’s newly launched review, Defence has ...

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Thu, 15 Sep 2022

First RAAF MQ-4C Triton unveiled

The first of Australia’s future fleet of autonomous long-range ISR platforms has been officially unveiled at a ceremony in the United States.

AIR • Thu, 15 Sep 2022

US agrees to sell Harpoon, Sidewinder missiles to Taiwan

Taipei has secured approval for the purchase of anti-ship and air-to-air missile systems from the United States.  

AIR • Mon, 05 Sep 2022

Australia, France eye new defence industry framework

Canberra and Paris are set to explore new opportunities to develop a “mutually beneficial” defence industry network.

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Mon, 05 Sep 2022

Off-the-shelf Astute Class off the table, says UK

The UK government has ruled out the possibility of an off-the-shelf sale of Astute Class SSNs to the Royal Australian Navy. 

NAVAL • Fri, 02 Sep 2022

RAN personnel to train aboard newly commissioned UK SSN

The British government has authorised the training of Australian personnel aboard the nation’s newest nuclear-powered submarine under the AUKUS agreement.

NAVAL • Thu, 01 Sep 2022

Coalition calls for Black Hawk clarity

The federal Liberal opposition has urged the Albanese government to finalise the purchase of Black Hawk helicopters for the Australian Army amid fears the deal could be ...

LAND • Mon, 29 Aug 2022

Australia secures approval for Black Hawk acquisition

A multi-billion-dollar proposal to procure the multi-mission helicopters for the Australian Army has been greenlit by the US State Department.

LAND • Fri, 26 Aug 2022

Can bolder action against Russia scare China straight?

Could a more aggressive US-led push to thwart the Kremlin’s ambitions in eastern Europe prompt Beijing to reconsider its geostrategic agenda?   

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Thu, 25 Aug 2022