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Aligning with America First: Calls for calm as US confirms review of AUKUS trilateral pact
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has assured the Australian public that the US is “well within its remit” to review the conditions of...
June 12 2025
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China deploys aircraft carriers Liaoning, Shandong to western Pacific training exercises
The People’s Republic of China has announced intentions to send the aircraft carriers Liaoning and Shandong for training exercises in the western Pacific.
June 11 2025
How to break a nation – without firing a shot
As the old saying goes, “there is more than one way to skin a cat” and breaking a nation like Australia, while difficult, isn’t impossible and doing it...
June 11 2025
Aquaterro to supply multi-threat body armour for Northern Territory Police Force
Aquaterro Australia will supply integrated, multi-threat body armour systems to the Northern Territory Police Force under an NT Police body armour contract.
June 11 2025
FN Herstal announces debut of new lightweight crew-served weapon system
International firearms manufacturer FN Herstal has announced it will debut a new lightweight variant of its .50 calibre crew-served weapon system in France this month.
June 11 2025
Aurora Labs announces Defence Industry Development Grant to scale gas turbine production
Western Australian metal additive manufacturing company Aurora Labs has announced engagement in a Defence Industry Development Grant under the Sovereign Industrial Priorities...
June 11 2025
Operation Gateway: RAAF P-8A Poseidon aircraft conduct surveillance from Malaysia
Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft have conducted surveillance missions from the north-west coast of Malaysia under Operation Gateway.
June 11 2025
Santec Group announces acquisition of Melbourne laser developer MOG Laboratories
Melbourne-based laser and optical instruments developer MOG Laboratories will be acquired by international photonics company Santec Corporation under a newly announced...
June 11 2025
Deterrence and the 2024 National Defence Strategy – what else is missing?
Opinion: The 2024 National Defence Strategy marks a significant shift in aligning Australia’s defence posture with a more contested strategic environment, centred on a...
June 10 2025
Australian Defence Force personnel recognised in King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List
Australian Defence Force personnel have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List.
June 10 2025
Hell’n Pelican II bomber returns to Papua New Guinea in historic milestone
American Douglas A-20 Havoc light bomber Hell’n Pelican II has returned to Papua New Guinea, decades after crash-landing there during World War II.
June 10 2025
Hanwha Group welcomes US clearance to increase equity stake in Austal Limited
South Korean defence prime Hanwha Group has welcomed US regulatory clearance to increase its current 9.9 per cent equity position in defence shipbuilder Austal Limited to a...
June 10 2025
Outrage online as former CDF touted as Australia’s ambassador to Belgium
Public outrage has surged online after former Australian Defence Force chief Angus Campbell was formally introduced as Australia’s ambassador to Belgium, the European...
June 10 2025
DroneShield announces plans to expand Australian assembly facilities, European operations
Sydney counter-drone developer DroneShield has announced plans to expand its operations in Europe and support defence programs such as ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030.
June 10 2025
Brenton Judge appointed to chairman role with Electronics Industry Development Adelaide
Brenton Judge has been appointed to the chairman role with industry managed not-for-profit association Electronics Industry Development Adelaide in South Australia.
June 10 2025
Facing a perfect storm: Australia remains all at sea amid mounting geopolitical, economic pressures
The world we once knew is now well and truly a thing of the past and Australia has been slow in responding to the myriad of economic, political, security and social...
June 09 2025
Defence announces practical climate change measures on the path to net zero
The Department of Defence is taking practical measures to respond to climate change risks and enhance Defence’s energy resilience as part of its net zero strategy.
June 09 2025
US Air Force steps up research into blast overpressure, brain injury
The US military is stepping up research to reduce blast overpressure exposure risk and improve the detection and treatment of brain injuries.
June 09 2025
Australia, United States announce agreement on Precision Strike Missile production
Australia and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding for production, sustainment and follow-on development of Precision Strike Missiles.
June 06 2025
Onward to Australia: NZDF begins deploying troops for Exercise Talisman Sabre 25
The New Zealand Defence Force has announced it will deploy more than 35 New Zealand Army vehicles and almost 700 personnel for Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in Australia.
June 06 2025