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Macron: The peace dividend is gone – fear must now take its place
In a rousing speech ahead of Bastille Day, the French president promised to double military spending by 2027 – three years ahead of schedule.
July 25 2025
AU$17m boost to fast track ADF counter-drone capability
The Albanese government is ramping up its investment in cutting-edge drone and counter-drone technologies to enhance the protection of Australian Defence Force personnel...
July 24 2025
Gilmour receives fresh $5m federal grant
Gilmour Space Technologies has received a new $5 million grant from the federal government to accelerate the development of its next-generation liquid rocket engine.
July 24 2025
Feet first into hell: Is it time for Australia to reactivate a large airborne unit?
The Indo-Pacific’s complexity and the Army’s shift towards littoral manoeuvre have made it formidable but narrowly focused – could an airborne element add...
July 24 2025
Talisman Sabre: Distributed surface launchers provide ‘asymmetric advantage’, says US Army leadership
Distributed surface systems firing on land, maritime or air targets are providing an “asymmetric advantage”, according to US military leadership deployed to...
July 24 2025
SYPAQ Systems, ITPS Canada sign partnering agreement on collaborative flight training
Defence engineering and systems integration company SYPAQ Systems has signed a partnering agreement with the International Test Pilots School in Canada.
July 24 2025
Ukraine secures Bradley IFV overhaul equipment under US foreign military sale
Ukraine will acquire additional Bradley infantry fighting vehicles equipment and overhaul support under a US$150 million foreign military sale approved by the US State...
July 24 2025
Airbus and Kratos partner to deliver combat-ready Valkyrie drone for Germany by 2029
Airbus Defence and Space has partnered with US-based Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to develop a European variant of the XQ-58A Valkyrie, with plans to have the...
July 23 2025
Don’t bite the hand that feeds you: Think tank boss reminds Australia to remember who pays its bills
Australia has once again been reminded to consider just who pays for our standard of living and economic prosperity by the director of the UTS Australia-China Relations...
July 23 2025
Talisman Sabre: Royal Australian Artillery fires AIM-120 missile to shoot down simulated cruise missile
The Australian Army has fired an AIM-120 missile to shoot down a simulated cruise missile threat during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
July 23 2025
Lockheed, NASA begin ‘quiet’ supersonic aircraft testing
NASA’s X-59 has begun taxi testing at the US Air Force’s classified facility in Palmdale, California, marking the first time the “quiet” supersonic...
July 23 2025
US Army sinks maritime target with SM-6 during Talisman Sabre
The US Army has successfully destroyed a maritime target using a Standard Missile-6 during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
July 23 2025
US DOD announces tungsten mining contract to support defence supply chain
The US Department of Defense has announced renewed focus on mining tungsten to produce munitions, aerospace and ground vehicle equipment.
July 23 2025
Australia threatens ‘further action’ against Israel to end Gaza conflict
Australia has demanded an immediate end to the Israeli–Palestine conflict in Gaza and threatened “further action” to support a ceasefire.
July 23 2025
Nova Systems and Canadian flight school partner to boost aerospace and UAS training
Nova Systems has announced a major international partnership with Canada’s renowned International Test Pilots School (ITPS), signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU)...
July 22 2025
Talisman Sabre 2025: USAF personnel pilot RAAF F-35A aircraft in first interfly mission
A pair of US Air Force pilots have successfully flown Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft during an international interfly training mission at Exercise...
July 22 2025
BAE to support delivery of Italian Air Force EW aircraft
The Italian Air Force is set to bolster its airborne electronic warfare capabilities, awarding a contract to BAE Systems to support the conversion of two Gulfstream G550...
July 22 2025
Hegseth focuses on Coast Guard, mutual defence treaty during Philippines meeting
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has emphasised its mutual defence treaty and Coast Guard assets in the South China Sea, during a meeting with the Philippines.
July 22 2025
Stacks on! Dutch call for increased Aussie defence spending
Visiting Dutch Chief of Defence, General Onno Eichelsheim, has added his voice to calls for the Australian government to increase its defence spending, meaning Australia runs...
July 22 2025
MBDA confirms upgraded MISTRAL 3 missile passed final qualification testing
An upgraded version of the MISTRAL 3 missile passed its final qualification test in Spain, according to European defence company MBDA.
July 22 2025
