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ADF personnel assist during civilian departure flight from Israel
Australian Defence Force personnel have assisted a departure flight from Israel with 119 Australians and their family members onboard.
June 26 2025
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US Missile Defense Agency, Northrop Grumman put missile defence capabilities to the test
Northrop Grumman has successfully launched a next-generation, threat-representative target for the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA), marking a significant milestone in the...
June 26 2025
A new reality – the 9/11 impact of the Ukrainian drone attack against Russia
Opinion: The 1 June 2025 FPV drone attack on a Russian airbase – mirroring the strategic shock of 9/11 – should prompt an urgent overhaul of global military...
June 25 2025
Largest single order: DroneShield secures $61.6m military contract in Europe
Sydney counter-drone developer DroneShield has announced its largest single order in the company’s history under a $61.6 million European military contract.
June 25 2025
UK confirms purchase of 12 F-35A fighters to carry nuclear weapons
The United Kingdom has confirmed it will purchase 12 new F-35A fighter jets to carry nuclear and conventional weapons.
June 25 2025
Indian and Chinese officials meet in Beijing to de-escalate border conflicts
Indian and Chinese officials have met in Beijing to de-escalate border conflicts between the two countries.
June 25 2025
New Zealand announces request to replace garrison, training support truck fleet
The New Zealand government has announced it will replace the Mercedes-Benz Unimog trucks in its domestic Garrison and Training Support vehicle fleet.
June 25 2025
Commonwealth Bank to partner Australian Defence Industry Awards 2025
Defence Connect is pleased to announce that the Commonwealth Bank of Australia will partner the upcoming Australian Defence Industry Awards.
June 24 2025
After action report: Assessing some of the key takeaways of Trump’s Iran strike
In many ways, the decisive step taken by US President Donald Trump to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities has put many critics to bed, and in others, it has raised other...
June 24 2025
ADF must uphold its values through to discharge, Flinders Uni study finds
The Australian Defence Force prides itself on values such as loyalty, respect and teamwork, but these principles must extend beyond active service to how personnel are...
June 24 2025
Halliday Engineering, Chief Fluid Systems sign collaboration agreement
Marine engineering firm Halliday Engineering has formalised its partnership with specialist defence company Chief Fluid Systems.
June 24 2025
Australian Army brings trench warfare tactics home from Ukraine conflict
The Australian Army has reintroduced trench system training using lessons learnt during the Ukraine–Russia war.
June 24 2025
No warning given: Albanese grilled over communication break with US strikes on Iran
Australian political leadership has been grilled on a possible communication breakdown with the nation’s closest ally, after the US struck Iran over the weekend.
June 23 2025
Boeing Defence Australia signs on as employee partner with The Heights Technical College
Boeing Defence Australia has signed on as an employee partner with The Heights Technical College, according to a South Australian government announcement over the weekend.
June 23 2025
Made the move: HighCom celebrates successful recommissioning in USA
Defence company HighCom Limited has celebrated the successful recommissioning of its ultra-high isostatic pressure consolidation technology in the United States.
June 23 2025
Compare the pair: Australia’s 1987 force v the DSR force
As the global geopolitical and strategic environment continues to devolve, becoming increasingly unpredictable and dangerous, maybe it is time to thoroughly compare where we...
June 23 2025
F-35 maintenance equipment ready for RAAF Base Williamtown technicians
An F135 engine maintenance and borescope trainer and a first-stage blade blend trainer have arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown earlier this year to assist in F-35A maintenance...
June 23 2025
France announces successful test launch of new air-to-air missile
France has announced the successful launch of a next-generation multi-mission air-to-air missile from a Rafale fighter jet.
June 23 2025
RAAF Globemasters arrive in Dubai for Iran evacuations
A pair of RAAF C-17 Globemasters has reportedly landed in Dubai to repatriate Australians from Iran and Israel.
June 23 2025
WA government travels to UK for defence industry, AUKUS submarine talks
Western Australian government leaders are travelling to the United Kingdom to attend strategic talks to strengthen the WA defence sector, AUKUS ties and opportunities for...
June 23 2025