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NSW announces greater national parks access for veterans
Veterans will have greater and now free access to national parks in NSW under a free vehicle access plan for all Commonwealth Veteran Card holders.
June 20 2025
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Ambassador Sinodinos appointed chair of United States Studies Centre
Former Australian ambassador to the United States, Arthur Sinodinos, has been appointed as the next chair of the United States Studies Centre.
June 20 2025
Australia suspends embassy in Iran, moves officials out of country
The Australian government has directed the departure of all Australian officials and dependents and suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran.
June 20 2025
Exclusive: ARES announces anti-drone ammunition for Australian Defence Force pitch
Australia could soon supply anti-drone bullets to NATO and AUKUS allies, according to Australian specialist ammunition manufacturer ARES Armaments Australia.
June 20 2025
Australia’s Defence spending has shades of Oliver Twist
Opinion: Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Philip Pyke OAM warns that amid rising threats, the Albanese government’s defence underinvestment leaves Australia vulnerable,...
June 19 2025
General Atomics Avenger demonstrates lethality with missile kill
In a major milestone for unmanned combat aviation, US defence contractor General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc has successfully demonstrated a simulated autonomous shoot...
June 19 2025
Sikorsky, CAE deliver magnetic anomaly detection capability to RAN Romeo helicopters
In a significant boost to Australia’s undersea warfare capabilities, Sikorsky and global training and simulation leader CAE are partnering to equip Royal Australian...
June 19 2025
MQ-28 Ghost Bats to team up with Super Hornets, F-35 aircraft this year
MQ-28 Ghost Bat aircraft will undertake teaming trials with F/A-18F Super Hornet and F-35 Lightning aircraft later this year.
June 19 2025
Special envoy for defence tours remote air basing assets in North Kimberley
Australia’s defence envoy has announced interest in a possible revitalisation of retired air base assets in Western Australia’s North Kimberley region.
June 19 2025
Australia imposes targeted sanctions on 60 Russian shadow fleet ships
The Australian government has imposed targeted sanctions on 60 vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet of ships used to circumvent international sanctions and sustain...
June 19 2025
archTIS expands global defence reach under UK contract win
ArchTIS Limited has announced intentions to expand its global defence footprint under a recent United Kingdom contract win.
June 18 2025
Cancelled Trump meeting a relief to PM Albanese, but bad news for Australian security
Opinion: Donald Trump’s cancelled meeting has spared Anthony Albanese a politically awkward encounter, but cost Australia a key chance to advance AUKUS, strengthen US...
June 18 2025
Australia pushes for security and defence partnership with European Union
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has begun negotiations on a security and defence partnership with the European Union.
June 18 2025
US Army successfully demonstrates joint integrated fires capability
In a landmark virtual demonstration held during Exercise Balikatan 2025, Lockheed Martin and the United States Army have showcased a cutting-edge integration of battlefield...
June 18 2025
US defence experts pin Australia as ‘non-inference, unreliable’ against China
Australia has been described as an “unreliable and non-inference ally” of the United States during a recent discussion about a potential Chinese invasion of...
June 18 2025
Artificial intelligence trials underway on Eurofighter Typhoon fighters
Artificial intelligence technology is being trialled on Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets under a partnership between BAE Systems and Avioniq AB.
June 18 2025
Beijing emboldened as latest Taiwan war games highlight ‘systemic weaknesses’
Beijing’s latest round of war games has, it believes, “highlighted” major “systemic weaknesses” it believes will make the United States less...
June 17 2025
Australian allies step up recognition of military personnel in policy shift
Australia’s international partners are moving to further recognise and celebrate military personnel in an evolving government policy shift.
June 17 2025
Skydio confirms contract to supply X10D drones to US personnel, partner nations
US drone manufacturer Skydio has confirmed its engagement in a two-year contract to supply X10D small uncrewed aircraft systems to the US Department of State.
June 17 2025
France censors Israeli defence companies at Paris Air Show 2025
The French government has allegedly censored Israeli defence companies exhibiting at the recent Paris Air Show in Parc des Expositions de Paris Le Bourget.
June 17 2025