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Middle powers to the rescue: The question is, can Australia retain its position in a multipolar world?
Middle powers like Australia have often served as powerful enforcers and maintainers of the global “rules-based order”, today, however,...
July 30 2025
UK steps up SE Asia cyber uplift efforts
The UK has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cyber defence partnerships across the Indo-Pacific, with senior defence officials participating in the third Digital...
July 30 2025
What’s in the box?! Lockheed Martin CEO hints at ‘magical’ aircraft despite US$1.6bn loss
The president and CEO of global aerospace leader Lockheed Martin, Jim Taiclet, has set tongues wagging following the company’s second quarter financial results...
July 29 2025
RAN HMAS Townsville relocated to permanent public display in Townsville
Decommissioned Royal Australian Navy Fremantle Class patrol boat, HMAS Townsville, has been relocated as part of a permanent public display undertaken by Port of Townsville...
July 29 2025
Submarine tender USS Frank Cable undertaking community engagement in Brisbane
The forward-deployed submarine tender USS Frank Cable has arrived in Brisbane earlier this month to provide maintenance and logistics support to sustain undersea forces in...
July 29 2025
RAAF signs renewed agreement to provide Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander health support
The Royal Australian Air Force has signed an agreement with National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation to continue providing health support to Aboriginal...
July 29 2025
Australia quietly leading the global race in military robotics
Opinion: In the rapidly evolving world of defence innovation, autonomy is no longer a distant goal – it’s a strategic imperative.
July 29 2025
Naval Group confirms ‘no intrusion’ after alleged hacker breach
French defence shipbuilder Naval Group has moved to quell speculation that it has been the victim of a significant cyber breach and extortion hack.
July 28 2025
Talisman Sabre: Australia enters missile age with first PrSM firing
A Precision Strike Missile has been test-fired from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System in Australia for the first time in a major milestone for the long-range strike...
July 28 2025
A taste of things to come: The Thai–Cambodian stoush reveals the reality of our multipolar future
As limited conflict rages in Southeast Asia, Australia has largely ignored the implications of and underlying motivations behind Thailand and Cambodia’s enmity at our...
July 28 2025
Talisman Sabre: Royal Marines complete anti-terrorism boarding on Sydney ferry
British Royal Marines have conducted anti-terrorism maritime operations training aboard a passenger ferry in Sydney Harbour.
July 28 2025
Talisman Sabre: Combined air and missile headquarters established between US Army, ADF
A US Army–Australian Defence Force combined air and missile headquarters has been established during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
July 28 2025
Talisman Sabre: HIMARS deployed to Christmas Island for rapid fires mission
A US Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) has been deployed to Christmas Island for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
July 28 2025
US Navy visits Brisbane in display of regional reach
In a significant demonstration of the enduring Australia–United States alliance, two US Navy vessels – the forward-deployed submarine tender USS Frank Cable and...
July 28 2025
$17.3m worth of grants to boost Australian defence industry capability
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has announced more than $17.3 million in grant funding as part of the latest round of Defence Industry Development Grants Program.
July 25 2025
Marles hamstrung by tight prime ministerial leash on defence spending
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has appeared visibly rattled in a recent televised interview regarding pressure to increase Australia’s percentage of GDP spend on...
July 25 2025
Egypt to acquire missiles, NASAMS under US$4.67bn foreign military sale
The Egyptian government has requested to buy NASAMS, missiles and radar systems under a US$4.67 billion foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
July 25 2025
Talisman Sabre 2025: 6th Engineer Support Regiment builds first and largest bridge re-enforcement
Soldiers from the 6th Engineer Support Regiment have constructed their first and largest bridge re-enforcement during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
July 25 2025
NSW Police seizes military ordnance during civilian drugs, weapons raid
NSW Police has seized military ordnance after searching a civilian home in Leeton, NSW.
July 25 2025
Australia, UK cement AUKUS with AU$40.9bn commitment to future success
A landmark 50-year AUKUS treaty has been formally agreed between the United Kingdom and Australia, deepening bilateral defence ties, reinforcing strategic cooperation and...
July 25 2025
