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Special Edition - March 2025
SPECIAL EDITION - MARCH 2025

ARMS RACE

The global sixth-generation race and securing freedom of manoeuvre in the air domain

EDITOR'S LETTER

Welcome - Future of air supremacy

Welcome to the inaugural Defence Connect special edition for 2025. As we step into the new year, we are pleased to introduce a refreshed format for our digital magazines, designed to provide our readers with a more engaging and comprehensive experience, offering in-depth coverage of the latest developments in the defence industry both in Australia and around the globe.
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EDITOR'S LETTER

Welcome - Future of air supremacy

Welcome to the inaugural Defence Connect special edition for 2025. As we step into the new year, we are pleased to introduce a refreshed format for our digital magazines, designed to provide our readers with a more engaging and comprehensive experience, offering in-depth coverage of the latest developments in the defence industry both in Australia and around the globe.
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America’s flying tanks become Australian Apache legends

More intelligent, integrated and lethal are the best characteristics to describe Australia’s new AH-...

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Defying limits: Diane Jackson’s journey through sport

Diane Jackson’s journey is a testament to the power of sport in rebuilding identity, fostering commu...

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Export unknown: Su-57 begins flashy global sales pitch but remains a combat effectiveness mystery

Russia’s newest export capable Su-57E fighter jet is undertaking its own “tour de world”, as the fif...

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Sitting ducks no more: How Australia is preparing for modern drone warfare

Military aircraft are most vulnerable on the ground. What is a potent and lethal threat at 30,000 fe...

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Fact or fiction: Deciphering the newest wave of Chinese military drones

The People’s Republic of China has been on a rapid military drone innovation and manufacturing drive...

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Beijing’s stealthy power play: The J-36 and the future of air superiority

While much of the world was still in a post-holiday lull, Beijing made waves by unveiling a series o...

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2 options for increasing the RAAF’s long-range punch, but which is better?

With the Coalition’s weekend announcement that they would commit an additional $3 billion to round o...

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Jet, set

After 20 years of planning, Australia finally receives its last F-35A Lightning II

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In for the long haul

Squadron Leader Stephen Bihary recently retired from the RAAF as its longest serving fighter pilot. ...

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