Major Programs - Defence Connect

Australia, US, Japan unveil missile defence exercise and tech cooperation pact

Australia, the United States, and Japan have announced an inaugural missile defence live fire exercise in 2027 and cooperation across the areas of combat aircraft, autonomous...

May 03 2024

Defence releases new approaches to market, driving ADF capability

The Commonwealth has released a raft of new approaches to market to continue building Australian defence capability, including looking for entities to provide maritime...

May 03 2024

Northrop Grumman Australia announces leadership change

Northrop Grumman Australia has confirmed that chief executive and general manager Christine Zeitz will retire from her position at the end of September.

May 03 2024

Nordic defence ministers meet to sign Vision 2030 agreement

Defence representatives from Nordic countries have met to discuss the current security situation and sign a Vision 2030 defence cooperation agreement.

May 03 2024

US Space Force leadership conducts first international trip to Indo-Pacific

US Space Force leadership has conducted their first international trip as a combatant command team to the Indo-Pacific region.

May 03 2024

Boeing T-7A lead-in trainer successfully completes 3 development milestones

Boeing has confirmed that the next-generation T-7A Red Hawk lead-in fighter trainer has achieved three recent milestones, propelling the advanced pilot trainer for the US Air...

May 03 2024

Hanwha Defence Australia announces leadership reshuffle

Hanwha Defence Australia has announced a new leadership change as Richard Cho steps down as managing director of the company.

May 03 2024

South Australia recognises Veterans’ Families Day

South Australia will become the first state to acknowledge Veterans’ Families Day, to be held annually on 15 May.

May 03 2024

Craig International Ballistics secures $30m ADF body armour contract

Queensland-based Craig International Ballistics has been awarded a $30 million order to provide body armour solutions for the Australian Defence Force.

May 03 2024

PODCAST: Private capital key to driving SME growth, with Mark Stevens

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Mark Stevens to discuss the recently launched Periscope Capital Partners, and how the $1 billion...

May 02 2024