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New Zealand Army cadets selected for officer training at Royal Military College - Duntroon
A pair of New Zealand Army Officer Cadets have been selected to undertake officer training at the Australian Royal Military College in Duntroon,...
July 03 2025
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Australia to acquire $2.12bn in AIM-120 missiles for air defence, aerial strike
The federal government has announced it is investing up to $2.12 billion in additional stocks of advanced medium-range missiles to strengthen the Australian Defence...
July 03 2025
Harrier flight ops data posted online in new War Thunder leak
Gamers have once again proved they will go to any length to win an argument, especially when it comes to proving someone wrong on the War Thunder forums.
July 03 2025
US streamlines environmental policy procedures to boost defence industrial base
The US government has announced it will streamline environmental policy procedures to expand the US defence industrial base faster.
July 02 2025
Stretching AUKUS’ wings: The growing case for an AUKUS strike loyal wingman
The success of the B-2 raids on Iran has sharpened the case for a jointly developed AUKUS loyal wingman UCAV, giving allies a cost-effective, sovereign long-range strike...
July 02 2025
SIG Sauer achieves 100m round production of 6.8mm ammunition
US defence manufacturer SIG Sauer has announced it has achieved 100 million 6.8mm round annual capacity at its Jacksonville facilities in Arkansas in the United States.
July 02 2025
United States, India discuss defence sales, shared priorities, defence cooperation
The United States and India have discussed a 10-year cooperation framework, defence sales and shared priorities at a meeting of the two countries.
July 02 2025
Russia ordered to make reparations for Flight MH17, killing 298 passengers
The Australian government has called on Russia to make reparations for the downing of Flight MH17, following the International Civil Aviation Organization Council ordering...
July 02 2025
Joint statement: Quad representatives cast further blame on China, North Korea, Myanmar
Quad representatives have released yet another statement laying blame at the actions of the People’s Republic of China, North Korea and Myanmar.
July 02 2025
RTX, Shield AI partner on enhanced mission autonomy systems
Global aerospace and defence giant RTX has announced a new partnership with leading artificial intelligence company Shield AI to accelerate the development of autonomous...
July 02 2025
VC recipient urges young Defence members to ‘take a risk’ on property investment
Mark Donaldson VC has urged young soldiers, sailors and aviators to consider property investment early in their careers to set themselves up for financial success, reflecting...
July 01 2025
archTIS secures $7.5m to accelerate US expansion and defence-focused innovation
Australian cyber security company archTIS Limited has secured firm commitments to raise $7.5 million through a heavily supported share placement to both new and existing...
July 01 2025
HMAS Arafura marks shipbuilding milestone, say Civmec, Luerssen Australia
Civmec and Luerssen Australia have congratulated the Royal Australian Navy on the commissioning of HMAS Arafura and delivery of the vessel by staff and contractors.
July 01 2025
Richard Marles and Australia’s defence ‘quality’ problem
Opinion: Richard Marles’ claim that spending quality matters more than quantity in defence is a convenient excuse for underfunding and mismanaging Australia’s...
July 01 2025
Australia’s M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks arrive in Poland
Former Australian Army M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks have reportedly arrived in Poland as they make their way to the front lines of Ukraine.
July 01 2025
Ukraine to leave Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines
Ukraine has officially made its first moves from the Ottawa Convention banning the use of landmines, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signing a decree to leave the treaty.
July 01 2025
Israel to acquire thousands of bomb guidance kits in US$510m foreign military sale
Israel has requested to buy thousands of explosive guidance kits under a US$510 million US foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
July 01 2025
Defence reaffirms commitment to domestic large-calibre munitions manufacturing
The Australian government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the nation’s sovereign defence industrial base, announcing the next phase in developing...
June 30 2025
Another hot-air balloon: NATO leaders move the imaginary goalposts again
North Atlantic Treaty Organization leaders have been hailed around the democratic world for raising their defence GDP spend target to 5 per cent.
June 30 2025
Ukraine pushes ahead with weapons procurement through defence digital marketplaces
Ukraine has announced it will push ahead with plans to allow weapons procurement by the Armed Forces of Ukraine through its DOT-Chain Defence marketplace.
June 30 2025