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SPOTLIGHT: Training – the key to success in joint operations

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$400m sustainment boost to naval capability

Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy has announced a $400 million contract with Navantia Australia to ...

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Latest rotation of US Marines arrives in Darwin

Australia has welcomed the 14th rotation of the United States Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) to the Northern Terri...

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Structure and incentives: Necessary preconditions for the adoption of strategic mindset in capability acquisition

Opinion: The adoption of a strategic risk management mindset in capability acquisition is essential, but without structural change...

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Research project harnesses artificial intelligence to strengthen cyber defence

An advanced research initiative has been launched into hybrid moving target defence for container-based cloud environments. ...

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Lockheed Martin out-of-pocket $300m on axed JP 9102 project

Lockheed Martin spent more than $300 million on the JP 9102 military SATCOM project before the deal was surprisingly withdrawn las...

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Dutch F-35s intercept Russian aircraft formation near Poland

Two F-35 stealth multi-role combat aircraft have intercepted a formation of three Russian military aircraft near Poland.

AIR • Wed, 15 Feb 2023

US Department of Defense selects contractor for nuclear weapons modernisation

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AIR • Wed, 15 Feb 2023

HIMARS purchase provides historic guided missile capability for Australian Army

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LAND • Wed, 15 Feb 2023

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JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Tue, 14 Feb 2023

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JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Tue, 14 Feb 2023

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AIR • Tue, 14 Feb 2023

UK Defence contracts new UAS to protect Royal Navy ships

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NAVAL • Tue, 14 Feb 2023

Artificial intelligence progresses from F-16 virtual dogfights to real flight

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