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US Senate confirms latest Air Force Secretary
The United States Senate has confirmed Dr Troy E. Meink as the 27th Secretary of the Air Force in a 74–25 vote, installing a seasoned engineer...
May 14 2025
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Australia needs to prepare to confront a ‘deglobalising’ world
With the future of the neoliberal “globalised” world order in doubt, contrasted by the rise of multiple, competing centres of economic, political and strategic...
May 14 2025
Cubic completes delivery of ‘shoot-back’ system for Singaporean Armed Forces
Cubic Defense has announced the successful completion and delivery of its advanced laser-based shoot-back systems to SAFTI City, the world’s largest urban military...
May 14 2025
Aussie first as F-35 simulators linked on Lockheed Martin network
In an Australian and world first, the Australian Department of Defence and Lockheed Martin have successfully connected F-35 full mission simulators at Royal Australian Air...
May 14 2025
Lockheed Martin, Spanish partnership progress F-110 frigate program
Key suppliers Escribano Mechanical and Engineering and Integral de Conexión y Montajes, S.L. (ICM) have delivered vital components for Spain’s SPY-7(V)2 radar...
May 14 2025
US DOD moves to strike out ‘divisive, gender ideology’ educational resources, admissions
The US Department of Defense has moved to strike out “divisive concepts and gender ideology” in its educational resources and military academy admissions.
May 14 2025
Russia found responsible for downing Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine
Russia has been found responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 and the deaths of 298 people by the International Civil Aviation Organisation Council in...
May 13 2025
Unaligned continental defence v aligned forward defence debate heats up once again
It is a debate older than our Collins Class submarines, continental defence versus forward defence. Now the debate has been resurfaced and raises significant questions about...
May 13 2025
EOS Defence Systems, EODH sign agreement for remote weapon system supply
Defence company EOS Defence Systems and Greek defence company EODH have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the local assembly of remote weapon systems in...
May 13 2025
Cyber activity surging between Pakistan and India, despite ceasefire
Hacktivist activity surges in both countries in the wake of armed clashes over the Kashmir region in previous days.
May 13 2025
Albanese: Defence, defence industry continue unchanged in new cabinet announcement
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed there will be no major changes to the defence, defence industry and veterans’ areas of the new Australian cabinet.
May 13 2025
HMAS Sydney deployed to enforce petroleum, crude oil sanctions against North Korea
Hobart Class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney has been deployed to enforce United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea.
May 13 2025
CIA launches social media campaign to entice Chinese defectors
The US Central Intelligence Agency has launched a Chinese-language social media campaign to encourage Chinese government officials and workers to assist the agency.
May 13 2025
New normal: India announces ‘precision strike’ response to terrorism
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced rapid and direct military action against terrorism under Operation Sindoor as a “new normal” for the country.
May 13 2025
Defence milestone: Taiwanese troops fire HIMARS for the first time
Taiwanese troops have test-fired an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) for the first time.
May 13 2025
First American Pope: New pontiff has links back to US Navy and World War II
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV and leader of the Catholic Church has family links back to the US military and World War II, it has been revealed.
May 12 2025
Indra announces VALERO uncrewed air vehicle for collaborative combat
Spanish defence company Indra has presented a new VALERO multipurpose air vehicle at the International Defence and Security Exhibition of Spain.
May 12 2025
Albanese farewell: Professor Glyn Davis AC to resign in June this year
The Australian government has farewelled Secretary to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Professor Glyn Davis AC.
May 12 2025
Hey, big spender! Balancing higher defence spending and the impending national fiscal cliff
During the (thankfully) now-concluded federal election campaign, the government faced mounting fiscal pressures, with commentators and economists questioning how increased...
May 12 2025
H&B Defence formalises AUSSQ program to enhance AUKUS submarine supply chain
H&B Defence has announced engagement in its first contract to enhance supply chain capabilities under the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification (AUSSQ) pilot...
May 12 2025