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Hastie speech signals Opposition emphasis on national resilience
August 11 2023
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the dual concepts of national resilience and self-reliance have gained increased attention from our national policymakers...
Developing agile training programs for emerging technologies in Defence
The rapid proliferation and democratisation of game-changing technology from uncrewed systems to artificial intelligence-enabled weapons or sensor platforms necessitate an...
August 11 2023
Saab Australia expansion plans move ahead in Melbourne
Saab Australia has opened its expanded office and plans for an additional 60 ongoing jobs over the next two years in Melbourne.
August 11 2023
‘We have no time to waste’: Keogh details Labor’s ADF recruitment and retention platform
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Matt Keogh sat down with Defence Connect to detail the Albanese government’s plan to enhance recruitment and...
August 10 2023
Boeing, CSIRO team up to develop sovereign sustainable aviation fuel industry
Developed from renewable resources, Australia’s sovereign sustainable fuel industry is expected to help address Australia’s growing demand for jet fuel.
August 10 2023
Delegations head to Moscow for Army-2023 tech forum
International delegations will make their way to the “Army-2023” International Military-Technical Forum in Russia later this month.
August 10 2023
ADF officially endorses CrossFit for the troops
The Australian Defence Force has officially endorsed the CrossFit strength and conditioning workout as an ADF sport.
August 10 2023
ADF inspects Lexcen uncrewed surface vessel
Australian Defence Force personnel have inspected an internally developed Lexcen uncrewed surface vessel as part of the Innovation Project Challenge.
August 10 2023
Chasing dreams: Chinese troops vow to ‘sacrifice’ themselves to achieve Taiwan unification
The airing of an eight-episode documentary series in China, titled Chasing Dreams, has revealed the confronting lengths the men and women of the People’s Liberation...
August 10 2023
Australian DOD confirms 12-month contractor crackdown
The Australian Department of Defence has confirmed an internal moratorium on contracting personnel who have recently separated from Defence.
August 10 2023
Northrop Grumman completes B-2 digital communications upgrades
Northrop Grumman, partnering with the US Air Force, has successfully completed an integrated airborne mission transfer demonstration with the B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force...
August 10 2023
Bring your best: Department of Defence requests sovereign UAS
The Australian Department of Defence has called on the defence industry to submit their best designs for an affordable and expendable, general purpose uncrewed aerial...
August 09 2023
Technical trades boost under TAFE partnership
Australian Defence Force technical trades training is set to receive a boost under a new partnership between Wodonga TAFE and South Metropolitan TAFE.
August 09 2023
Poland to acquire Spike missiles in US$100m deal
Poland’s Ministry of Defence will acquire hundreds of Spike long-range missiles from Israeli defence technology company Rafael in a deal worth around US$100 million.
August 09 2023
US Army acquires prototype mixed reality goggles from Microsoft
The United States Army has taken delivery of the first 20 prototypes of a mixed reality heads-up display, all-weather fighting goggles from Microsoft.
August 09 2023
Is it time for a ‘militarised’ Coast Guard to ease the burden on Navy?
With the growing debate about the future constitution of the Navy’s surface fleet and speculation about major modernisation programs like the Hunter Class frigates...
August 09 2023
Beca appoints new advisory GM
Beca has appointed a new general manager to oversee its Australian advisory business.
August 08 2023
Nova Systems recognised for positive workplace culture
Nova Systems placed ninth in the 2023 WRK+ Best Places to Work study, its best ever result.
August 08 2023
Veterans put forward Army cadet apprentice school proposal
Australian veterans have put forward their own solution for an Army cadet apprentice school, to help ease the Australian Defence Force’s current and future recruitment...
August 08 2023
Rheinmetall secures US$700m+ prototyping contract for Lynx IFVs
The US Army has awarded American Rheinmetall Vehicles and its combined industry team, making up Team Lynx, a full contract value in excess of US$700 million (AU$1.06 billion)...
August 08 2023