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Training finalises, introduction into service imminent for AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers
May 04 2026
The Australian Army is reportedly finalising training and introduction into service of AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers under an armoured...
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ADF assesses demonstration of rapidly deployable medical racking system for CASEVAC
May 04 2026
The Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force have conducted a successful demonstration with a rapidly deployable medical racking system designed to improve casualty...
Lockheed Martin Australia welcomes HIMARS, PrSM announcement for second long-range fires regiment
May 04 2026
Lockheed Martin Australia has welcomed the Australian government’s decision to select the company’s capabilities for the Australian Army’s Project LAND 8113 Phase 2.
Former intelligence chief throws support behind proposed national spy museum
May 01 2026
A push to build Australia’s first national spy museum is gaining traction, with former intelligence chief Rachel Noble joining the project’s founding board.
Redback IFV project faces cost blowout, delays and technical risk, says Thompson
May 01 2026
Shadow minister for defence industry and defence personnel Phillip Thompson has levelled accusations at the federal government’s $7.3 billion Hanwha Redback infantry...
Missing Australian Army members formally identified after more than a century
April 30 2026
Two missing Australian Army members have been formally identified, Second Lieutenant Duncan McKenzie of the 38th Battalion and Private Roy Martin of the 30th Battalion, more...
Breaching, mobility skills begin reintroduction in 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment
April 29 2026
The Australian Army has begun reintroducing “assault pioneer” capability through breaching and mobility skills training with soldiers from the 1st Battalion, Royal...
Beyond the press conference: Can Australia implement Bushmaster improvements learnt on the battlefields of Ukraine?
April 29 2026
Australia’s recent announcement to invest more than $750 million on Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles brings an immediate opportunity to see if government can...
Eligibility expands for Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal
April 28 2026
The Australian government has accepted a generous offer from the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, his excellency Jose Ramos-Horta, to expand the...
Government commits to $2.3bn doubling of Army long-range strike fleet
April 28 2026
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy have confirmed the expansion of Australia’s HIMARS fleet as part of a $2.3 billion commitment...