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The key lessons Australia needs to learn from the Ukraine war

February 06 2025

Opinion: After a long period of relative peace between the major global powers, a war involving Russia broke out involving new technology that offered...

ADF undertakes change of command at Headquarters Middle East

Command of the only permanent ADF headquarters outside of Australia has changed hands, with Captain Brett Westcott, RAN, officially taking the helm of Headquarters Middle...

February 06 2025

ADF delivers fire trucks to the Republic of Kiribati

The Australian Defence Force has delivered two fire trucks to the Republic of Kiribati in a move designed to reaffirm Australia’s commitment to support the Pacific...

February 06 2025

Applications open for Navy-operated STS Young Endeavour

Applications are now open for 2025 youth development voyages in the Navy-operated tall ship STS Young Endeavour.

February 06 2025

Defence recruitment shortfalls, culture and patriotism are back in the spotlight, but the criticisms miss some key points

Australia’s Defence recruitment is back in the spotlight, with former Army chief Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Peter Leahy AC slamming cultural shifts and waning...

February 05 2025

Japan to acquire 150 SM-6 missiles in US$900m foreign military sale

The government of Japan will acquire up to 150 Standard Missile 6 Block I missiles in a possible US$900 million foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.

February 05 2025

Ukraine trials kamikaze UAVs with autonomous targeting

Ukraine has conducted testing on fixed-wing kamikaze uncrewed aerial systems equipped with machine vision for autonomous target acquisition.

February 05 2025

UK opens new Submarine Availability Support Hub to improve submarine delivery

The United Kingdom has officially opened a new Submarine Availability Support Hub to improve submarine delivery, boost engineering capabilities and help maintain continuous...

February 05 2025

Australia imposes counter-terrorism sanctions on extremist ideologies, Hizballah official

The federal government has announced counter-terrorism financing sanctions on entities that promote nationalist and racist violent extremist ideologies, as well as a...

February 05 2025

AeroVironment announces third delivery order of Switchblade munitions for US Army

American defence contractor AeroVironment has announced the award of its third delivery order for Switchblade loitering munition systems as part of US Army’s directed...

February 05 2025

US military trials ship-mounted laser against UAV targets

The US military has released details surrounding the trial of a new naval laser system against unmanned targets.

February 04 2025

Thales to supply French Navy with SonoFlash sonobuoys

French multinational defence corporation Thales has signed a contract with the French defence procurement agency to supply the French Navy with several hundred SonoFlash...

February 04 2025

Post-war global order ‘obsolete, weapon being used against us’, warns US Secretary of State

Freshly confirmed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a fiery warning for America’s allies: the post-war global order is “not just obsolete; it is now a...

February 04 2025

Australian Army assists police door-knocking campaign in flooded areas

Australian Defence Force personnel have been deployed to assist far north Queensland residents following significant rainfall, damaging winds and flooding.

February 04 2025

Cohort plc completes acquisition of EM Solutions

UK technology group Cohort plc has reportedly completed its acquisition of Australia-based satellite communication terminals developer EM Solutions.

February 04 2025

New award introduced to recognise ADF service in Indo-Pacific

The federal government has introduced a new award to recognise the service of Australian Defence Force personnel in the Indo-Pacific region.

February 03 2025

AS9 Huntsman, AS10 resupply vehicles on the ground in Australia

South Korean AS9 Huntsman 155mm self-propelled howitzers are reportedly already on the ground in Australia.

February 03 2025

After action report: Red Sea, Houthis have wide-reaching implications for the whole ADF

While things seem to have settled down in the Red Sea, the Houthis’ asymmetric campaign targeting international commercial shipping has been highly successful in...

February 03 2025

Defence industry celebrates first Arafura accepted by Defence

Defence companies have celebrated the successful acceptance of the first Arafura Class offshore patrol vessel by Defence.

February 03 2025

Salto Systems announces leadership appointments in Australia

Access solutions provider Salto Systems has announced two Oceania senior leadership appointments located in Australia to foster local talent, develop its people and drive...

February 03 2025