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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, hosts Steve Kuper, Robert Dougherty and Liam Garman unpack the latest developments on the...

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RAAF wraps up US air combat training exercises

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has successfully completed three weeks of high-intensity air combat training alongside force...

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Sacre bleu! Aussie, French Top Guns put through their paces over Top End

Royal Australian Air Force F-35As have conducted a series of training exercises alongside French Navy aircraft in the Top End. ...

Joint-capabilities

Raytheon completes successful test of LTAMDS and Patriot PAC-2 missile

Raytheon has successfully completed another complex live-fire test of its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), mark...

Joint-capabilities

PLA task group in Australian waters, as Chinese military drop flares onto RAAF aircraft

The Australian government has cited “unsafe and unprofessional” behaviour of Chinese military forces after flares were...

Geopolitics & Policy

AUKUS: From strategic partnership to a deal kept on the road by Aussie cash

Opinion: No one should take any comfort from the recent engagement that Defence Minister Richard Marles had with newly appointed P...

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Matthew Anderson reappointed as Australian War Memorial director

The Australian War Memorial has announced the reappointment of Matthew Anderson as director for an additional five years.

LAND • Wed, 29 Jan 2025

Vietnam in final talks to acquire K9 SPGs, says South Korea media

Vietnam is in the final stages of talks to acquire K9 155mm self-propelled howitzers from South Korea, according to media reports from Seoul.

LAND • Wed, 29 Jan 2025

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Reservists face hostility and discrimination, according to UniSA study

A new national survey of 800 managers shows that many part-time soldiers or Reservists experience indifference, hostility and discrimination in the workplace.

LAND • Tue, 28 Jan 2025

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Letters in the mail: Thales seeks political support in defence museum dispute

French defence contractor Thales has written to local politicians and officials in NSW to ask for their support in regard to the stalled restoration of the historic ...

INDUSTRY • Tue, 28 Jan 2025

America to pursue ‘peace through strength’, says new Secretary of Defense

Former US infantry officer and Fox News political commentator Pete Hegseth has confirmed the American military will pursue a “peace through strength” ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Tue, 28 Jan 2025

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Submariners among Defence personnel recognised during Australia Day Honours

Submariners have been recognised for their significant contributions to the country among 79 Defence personnel who received Australian honours and awards on Australia Day

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Tue, 28 Jan 2025

Russian defence industry to debut latest light machine gun, combat drone systems in UAE

Russian defence manufacturer Kalashnikov Concern has announced it will showcase a 7.62mm RPL-7 belt-fed light machine gun and KUB-SM guided munitions reconnaissance and ...

LAND • Mon, 27 Jan 2025

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Maritime navigation tech on show during Exercise La Perouse 25

Exercise La Perouse 25 is underway and providing a significant opportunity for Australian and international participants to observe Exail’s advanced maritime ...

NAVAL • Mon, 27 Jan 2025

Licensed RSL network, electronic gambling is failing veterans, says new study

A new study analysing the use of “good cause” funding as a gambling legitimation tactic has found that veteran support constitutes less than 1.5 per cent of ...

LAND • Fri, 24 Jan 2025

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