Rethinking the defence capability review process

Is it time for Defence to adopt a fresh approach to defence capability reviews, given past shortcomings?

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Tue, 23 Aug 2022

IMC - Naval Architects joins AMA bid for LAND 8710

The consultancy firm has been selected to support Serco and Civmec’s joint venture to deliver next-generation littoral manoeuvre capability to the Australian Army.

LAND • Mon, 22 Aug 2022

US Navy onboards new laser weapon system

Next-generation directed energy capability is set to be integrated across US Navy vessels.

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Fri, 19 Aug 2022

XTEK secures US government contract

The ASX-listed company has been awarded a multi-million-dollar deal to supply protective kit to the US government.

LAND • Wed, 17 Aug 2022

US, Japan, South Korea conduct joint missile defence exercise

A trilateral missile defence exercise has been conducted in the Pacific amid mounting tensions in the region.

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Tue, 16 Aug 2022

Has ‘deglobalisation’ heightened the risk of a US-China clash?

Have ongoing efforts to reduce dependence on global markets for critical supplies exacerbated tensions between the great powers or softened insecurities?

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Tue, 16 Aug 2022

Defence launches supercomputing capability

The rapid data processing capability is tipped to support the development of modern weapons systems, including technology promised under the AUKUS agreement.

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Fri, 12 Aug 2022

International coalition ramps up support for Ukraine

The country’s resistance against Russia has been strengthened by an expanding funding commitment from international allies, and further strike power assistance from the ...

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Fri, 12 Aug 2022

Chinese ambassador defends RAAF interception

Beijing’s ambassador to Australia has sought to justify the Chinese military’s interception of a RAAF P-8A Poseidon and has issued an ominous warning regarding a ...

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Wed, 10 Aug 2022