Shifting focus: Is Australia’s next threat physical or informational?

What’s a greater threat to modern Australia, cyber or nuclear war? Former intelligence officer John Powers examines the question in last week’s ASPI The Strategist.

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Tue, 02 Mar 2021

Milspec, Rheinmetall to deliver Lynx alternators for overseas buyer

Milspec Manufacturing of Albury has entered into a $5.58 million contract with Rheinmetall to deliver Lynx alternators.

LAND • Mon, 01 Mar 2021

RAAF units awarded with squadron colours

Two RAAF units received squadron colours at a ceremonial parade last Thursday.

AIR • Mon, 01 Mar 2021

SUBS in School Technology Challenge held in Tasmania

The Australian Maritime College and Re-Engineering Foundation have teamed up to provide the SUBS in School Technology Challenge in Tasmania for the first time.

NAVAL • Sun, 28 Feb 2021

Is there an end in sight for the war in Afghanistan?

Is the Trump administration’s proposed May 2021 departure from Afghanistan realistic? Former Swedish PM Carl Bildt examines the ‘forever war’ in Afghanistan.

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Fri, 26 Feb 2021

Elbit Australia appoints new chair

The defence contractor has appointed a new chair to head up its advisory board.

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Thu, 25 Feb 2021

Bundeswehr to onboard Rafael Active Protection System

Following approval by the Bundestag, the Bundeswehr this week agreed to equip a company of Leopards with Rafael’s Trophy Active Protection System (APS).

LAND • Thu, 25 Feb 2021

School of Armour, Puckapunyal to receive $100m upgrade

The federal government has provided $100 million for upgrades to the School of Armour, including construction of three-story Armoured Vehicle Simulation Centre.

LAND • Wed, 24 Feb 2021

Thales to develop new sonar technology for French submarines

The development phase of France’s third generation of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines was confirmed by the Minister for the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, on ...

NAVAL • Tue, 23 Feb 2021