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Kongsberg secures new 10-year contract for vessel traffic service system in Port Hedland
Norwegian multinational defence company Kongsberg has been awarded a new 10-year contract to deliver a vessel traffic service syst...
Ben Roberts-Smith talks Australian Army directives, the soldier’s code and that ‘farcical’ airport arrest
Victoria Cross recipient and former Australian Army soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, accused of committing alleged war crimes, has share...
Australia to provide maritime patrol vessels, strengthen cyber security under new Timor-Leste agreement
Australia will provide new Timor-Leste National Police maritime patrol vessels and strengthen Timor-Leste’s cyber security capab...
Goldsworthy Veterans and Families Centre supports Perth’s veteran community
Opinion: The first time Leon Goldsworthy tried to enlist in the Navy in Perth, he was rejected for being too short.
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National Reconstruction Fund invests $245m into Austal’s Landing Craft Heavy production
National Reconstruction Fund invests $245 million into Australian shipbuilder Austal Limited to help strengthen the country’s mi...
Feature Insights
Pentagon’s UFO office inundated with unexplained sightings
Ever wondered whether humans were alone in the universe? A new office at the US Pentagon has received hundreds of reports of unidentified flying...
December 22 2022
Could China’s nuclear build-up leave the US behind?
What are the strategic implications of China’s accelerated production of nuclear weapons?
December 21 2022
The implications of Iranian arms sales to Russia
How will Tehran’s growing influence on the Russia-Ukraine conflict influence the outcome of the protracted struggle?
December 19 2022
North Korean hackers trick foreign researchers into writing intel
North Korean spies have adopted new espionage tactics, emailing foreign experts and commissioning them to write research articles.
December 16 2022
Vanuatu recovering from crippling cyber attacks with Australian help
Vanuatu suffered a series of cyber attacks in November that the country is still recovering from — and Australian experts are assisting the Pacific nation to get back on...
December 15 2022
Fleet of B-21s costed at $28bn
A fleet of 12 B-21 Raiders would cost Australia up to $28 billion, according to estimates from a leading think tank.
December 13 2022
The warming US-Philippine alliance
There are signs that the bilateral US-Philippine military relationship may be rejuvenated following years of stagnation, after a series of high-level meetings between...
December 12 2022
Balancing regional power with a commitment to democracy
Australia must balance its commitment to liberal democracy while keeping Pacific Island nations on side, a recent report has outlined.
December 07 2022
The energy dilemma facing the ADF
Over-reliance on imported fuel stocks would leave the economy and Defence vulnerable to supply shocks, findings show.
December 06 2022
The acquisition debate, perspectives from the war in Ukraine
The recent invasion of Ukraine has prompted defence thinkers to reassess modern warfighting strategies, and the capabilities needed to achieve their goals.
December 02 2022
Canada commits to the Indo-Pacific
The recently released Indo-Pacific Strategy details Canada’s approach to supporting the rules-based order in the region, with new security expenditure as well as...
December 01 2022
Chinese influence extends over Indonesian airwaves
China’s influence has continued to saturate the media of Australia’s northern neighbour, with public and private broadcasters alike found to disseminate Chinese...
November 30 2022
New details emerge on Chinese debt diplomacy
Chinese debt diplomacy threatens the sovereignty and economic viability of developing nations right across the world.
November 28 2022
Recent data shines spotlight on Iranian opposition to state repression
Recent polling data has shown widespread opposition to compulsory hijab-wearing in Iran across both gender and age. Will emerging liberalism threaten the existence of the...
November 25 2022
It’s not time for the diplomatic route with Russia, experts warn
While many call for Ukraine, Russia and the United States to join the negotiating table, experts from the RAND Corporation have warned that embarking on the diplomatic avenue...
November 24 2022
Deputy PM: Australia needs long-range strike capabilities
Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has said the ADF must invest in long-range strike capability because Australia cannot rely on the US to guarantee...
November 15 2022
Skilling SOF teams to exploit the cyber vector
Amid a decrease in demand for special operations forces teams to undertake counter-terrorism operations, researchers have called for an integration of special operations...
November 14 2022
Universities call for international students in Defence internships
The peak body for universities has called on the federal government to allow international students from allied countries to fill Defence internships and work opportunities...
November 11 2022
Hugh White comments on recent B-21 debate
Amid the recent political deliberations surrounding the B-21, Hugh White weighs up whether Australia should invest in the long-range strike program.
November 09 2022
Japanese businesses show overwhelming support for defence spending
Recent research published by Reuters has indicated that Japanese businesses overwhelmingly support increasing the nation’s defence expenditure to 2 per cent.
November 08 2022