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UniSA proposes new financial model to help Navy manage fleet
Researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) have unveiled a new planning formula designed to optimise the life cycle value of...
May 06 2025
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New Zealand announces funding boost to replace Seasprite helicopters, uplift defence
The New Zealand government has announced more than $2 billion in a crucial funding increase for the replacement of ageing Seasprite maritime helicopters.
May 06 2025
Aviation expert confirms DeepSeek usage to design, review Chinese fighter jets
The People’s Republic of China aviation experts have confirmed the use of large language model AI, such as DeepSeek, in designing the country’s next-generation of...
May 06 2025
Post-election delivery: Second MQ-4C Triton touches down quietly at RAAF Tindal
Australia’s second MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system has flown silently into Australia.
May 05 2025
US conducts end-to-end flight test of sea-based hypersonic missile
The US military has conducted a successful end-to-end flight test of a conventional hypersonic missile under plans to achieve America’s first sea-based hypersonic...
May 05 2025
Election fallout sees call for greater ‘independence’ for Australia’s future
With the election behind us, Australia can finally move forward – but as one newly elected independent urged a more autonomous, nuanced strategy for the nation’s...
May 05 2025
Australia donates aerial drones to bolster Philippines’ maritime awareness
The Australian government has donated $950,000 worth of drones and operator training to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) under the Philippine-Australia Strategic...
May 05 2025
US State Department approves F-16 jet modifications, sustainment FMS for Ukraine
The US State Department has approved F-16 fighter jet modifications, sustainment, and equipment for the government of Ukraine in a US$310 million foreign military sale.
May 05 2025
Australia, the US, and the Philippines conduct counter-landing live fire exercises
Military personnel from Australia, the United States, and the Philippines have conducted counter-landing live fire exercises in the Indo-Pacific.
May 05 2025
Health support improvements deployed to ADF personnel
The Australian Defence Force is initiating a number of health support improvements to reduce the risk of battlefield casualties and exposure to disease, provide on-the-ground...
May 05 2025
Thales Australia wins Large Business of the Year at NT Defence Industry Excellence Awards
Thales Australia has been crowned with the 2025 Northern Territory Chief Minister’s Award for Excellence in Defence Industry as winner of Large Business of the Year.
May 02 2025
Our shrinking, self-bankrupting military – getting less for more
Opinion: Australia is spending more and more taxpayers’ dollars equipping our Defence Force, but it is buying less and less. We’re in a spiralling affordability...
May 02 2025
Singaporean defence icon Ng Eng Hen announces upcoming retirement
Defence strategy heavyweight and Singaporean Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen has announced his upcoming retirement from politics.
May 02 2025
Construction kicks off on $160m upgrade for RAAF Darwin
Defence has officially marked the start of a major AU$160 million upgrade to RAAF Base Darwin, with a sod-turning ceremony held to acknowledge the commencement of...
May 02 2025
Ground testing begins: Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program approaches flight testing
The US military’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program is approaching flight testing later this year, as the program undertakes ground testing to validate performance...
May 02 2025
Ukraine launches first-of-its-kind Brave1 Market defence tech marketplace
The Ukrainian government has launched a new online defence tech marketplace to bridge the gap between military units and defence industry products.
May 02 2025
Second tank squadron welcomed to Australian Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment
The Australian Army has officially welcomed a second tank squadron to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, marking the first time in the corps’ history that a regiment has two...
May 02 2025
United States moves forward with development of Golden Dome missile defence shield
US military officials have elaborated on plans to develop the country’s next-generation missile defence shield, the Golden Dome.
May 02 2025
Ukraine signs reconstruction and minerals agreement with America
The Ukrainian government has confirmed the signing of a reconstruction and minerals agreement with the United States of America.
May 01 2025
L3Harris partnership: Amazon confirms first satellites to rival Starlink
Amazon has confirmed the company’s first tranche of 27 satellites designed to rival Starlink are operating as expected.
May 01 2025