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Defence promotes STEM careers during National Science Week

August 17 2023

With nearly half of ADF roles requiring STEM knowledge, Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro discussed opportunities for Australia’s fu...

RSL Australia honours Vietnam War veterans for 50th commemoration

Thousands of Vietnam War veterans will be acknowledged for their service by the Returned & Services League of Australia on the 50th anniversary commemoration of the end...

August 17 2023

We’re an island, for crying out loud! We need a bigger, stronger Navy

It goes without saying that the ongoing debate about the future of Australia’s surface fleet is shaping up to be one of the most contentious decisions in recent memory,...

August 17 2023

Babcock appoints nuclear managing director to Adelaide office

Babcock Australasia has appointed former United Kingdom nuclear submarine specialist Fran Worthington to support nuclear-powered submarine delivery in Australia.

August 17 2023

Elbit Systems pitches advanced turret tech for Redback IFV

Australian Redback infantry fighting vehicles are anticipated to feature the latest generation of optic and warning systems, according to Elbit Systems.

August 17 2023

UGL secures Defence fuel network contract

UGL has confirmed that the company has secured a contract with the Department of Defence valued at $500 million for the delivery of strategic advice, planning, supply...

August 16 2023

RAAF takes part in refuelling training with Indonesian Air Force

Aviators from the Royal Australian Air Force’s No. 33 Squadron conducted air-to-air refuelling training with counterparts from the Indonesian Air Force.

August 16 2023

Custom heated gloves under internal development for US military

Custom heated gloves are being developed for the US military as part of the Atomic Spark grassroots innovation program at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.

August 16 2023

Confronting disorder – Who is better prepared, the US or China?

Great power competition is well and truly the flavour of the month, but as the world holds its breath around competition between the US and China, broader international...

August 16 2023

3D printing, biotech and hypersonics critical to security strategy, says US DOD

Additive manufacturing, biotechnology, microelectronics, hypersonics, renewable energy generation, storage, and other technological advances are critical to the US national...

August 16 2023

Kongsberg engaged to deliver counter-UAS to Ukraine

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace will deliver counter-uncrewed aerial systems to Ukraine as part of a $110 million contract with the International Fund for Ukraine.

August 16 2023

Skills and training minister visits Navantia Australia’s Design and Engineering Centre

The minister for skills and training, the Hon Brendan O’Connor, met the centre’s 100-strong workforce in late July, gaining insight into the engineering, design,...

August 15 2023

RSL urges creation of National Office for Veteran Wellbeing

RSL Australia has called for the creation of a National Office for Defence and Veteran Wellbeing led by an independent commissioner, responsible for overseeing the...

August 15 2023

Defence concludes Exercise Highball

Exercise Highball tested the United States Army’s High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) capabilities as part of an Australian Joint Operations Command and...

August 15 2023

Adacel joins CAE’s Team AUStringer for future air mission training system

ASX-listed Adacel has joined the CAE-led Team AUStringer as part of the AIR 5428 Phase 3 program for the delivery of the Royal Australian Air Force’s Future Air Mission...

August 15 2023

Putin welcomes military-tech cooperation in emerging multipolar world

Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed military-technical cooperation and technological partnerships in an emerging multipolar world, during a recent public address in...

August 15 2023

New Zealand lays out ‘understand, partner and act’ defence roadmap

New Zealand has outlined its key priorities for the future of defence and national security in a newly released Defence Policy Strategy Statement 2023.

August 15 2023

Newcastle Airport named for new F-35 stealth coating facility

Newcastle Airport is set to become the regional hub for maintaining F-35A Lightning II aircraft as the federal government greenlights an aircraft coating facility on the east...

August 15 2023

Does China’s slowing economy make them more dangerous?

There is an old saying about the most dangerous animal being the one with nothing to lose – now, with growing concerns about an economic slowdown and mounting...

August 15 2023