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War Widows Honour Roll launched to coincide with War Widows Day 2025
A War Widows Honour Roll has been launched to coincide with War Widows Day 2025 this weekend.
October 16 2025
Oshkosh Defense unveils multi-mission autonomous vehicles at AUSA 2025
US defence company Oshkosh Defense has unveiled its Family of Multi-Mission Autonomous Vehicles during a key defence expo in the United States.
October 15 2025
Western Australia launches ‘You Can Make It Here’ advertising campaign
The Western Australia government has launched a new advertising blitz highlighting the career pathways made possible through TAFE, with Western Australians encouraged to...
October 15 2025
Canary in the iron ore mine: China’s demands of BHP signal a bold shift towards de-dollarisation
Beijing’s push to pressure BHP, the world’s biggest miner, into trading in yuan has rattled markets but barely registered with geopolitical analysts. Many have...
October 15 2025
Research finds nations could be accountable for human rights violations committed by private militaries
New research from Edith Cowan University found that nation-states could be held responsible for human rights violations committed by private militaries under their...
October 14 2025
Australia, United States strengthen defence ties with guided weapons co-production agreement
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has announced the signing of a joint statement of intent and the opening of a new joint office to support the delivery of the...
October 14 2025
Skyborne Technologies unveils grenade launcher firing CODiAQ robotic system
A grenade launcher-wielding quadruped robotic weapon system, CODiAQ, has been unveiled by Brisbane smart robotics company Skyborne Technologies.
October 14 2025
US Navy’s upgrades to Zumwalt Class provide naval leg for conventional deterrence triad model
For nations like Australia, deterrence has long been seen as the preserve of nuclear superpowers. Yet today, conventional deterrence is becoming a defining tool for middle...
October 14 2025
Skydio, Pearson Engineering announce partnership for ‘threat sense’ mine detection drones
US drone manufacturer Skydio has announced a partnership with US defence company Pearson Engineering to incorporate “threat-sense” artificial intelligence mine...
October 14 2025
Freespace Operations announces cooperative lift to carry loads between multiple drones
Australian drone technology company Freespace Operations has achieved “cooperative lift” to balance and carry loads between the company’s Callisto 50...
October 14 2025
HMS Agamemnon achieves successful submersion in United Kingdom
HMS Agamemnon, the United Kingdom’s newest nuclear submarine, has successfully submerged for the first time at BAE Systems in Barrow, Cumbria.
October 14 2025
Applications open for Propel: Australian Submarine Scholarship Program
Applications have officially opened for the Propel: Australian Submarine Scholarship Program to support the development of the future nuclear-powered submarine workforce in...
October 14 2025
New Zealand announces changes to government procurement rules
The New Zealand government has announced domestic businesses will have a smoother run at winning contracts under new changes to government procurement rules.
October 14 2025
Sikorsky announces S-70UAS U-Hawk autonomous cargo aircraft
US defence company Sikorsky has unveiled its new S-70UAS U-Hawk versatile autonomous unmanned aircraft system to the international defence community as the first fully...
October 14 2025
Greenroom Robotics, 3ME Technology announce strategic partnership
Veteran-led company Greenroom Robotics has signed a strategic partnership agreement with 3ME Technology to expand Australia’s sovereign maritime innovation ecosystem.
October 14 2025
Skyranger 35 air defence systems supplied to Ukraine
An undisclosed number of Skyranger 35 air defence systems will be supplied to Ukraine by German arms manufacturers Rheinmetall.
October 13 2025
Debut appearance: Brisbane team takes out top spot at 2025 Veteran Games
The Brisbane Veterans Rugby League Football Club team has claimed victory in the 2025 Veteran Games Finals during a debut appearance.
October 13 2025
Defence industry minister heads to US
Australia’s defence industry minister is heading to the United States for defence talks, as Albanese prepares for his meeting with Trump next week.
October 13 2025
Turkiye celebrates first live-fire strike with Kizilelma unmanned fighter jet
Turkiye has shown off new footage of its first live-fire strike using the country’s Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned fighter jet.
October 13 2025
Russia announces combat modernisation for Yak-130M training jets
A heavily modified prototype of Russia’s Yak-130M training jet is reportedly ready for flight and ground testing as the country pushes the aircraft towards an expanded...
October 13 2025