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Ex-DFAT chief opens fire on AUKUS as concerns rise about program’s future
As the Trump administration reviews AUKUS, former DFAT chief Peter Varghese has revived calls for Australia to take more control of its defence...
July 17 2025
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Australia grants AUKUS Authorised User status to Greenroom Robotics
The Australian government has granted AUKUS Authorised User status to Australian maritime artificial intelligence and autonomy company Greenroom Robotics.
July 17 2025
Me 163 Komet, Messerschmitt Bf 109 aircraft arrive at Anzac Hall, Australian War Memorial
The first rocket-powered aircraft to see operational service, the German Me 163 Komet, has arrived at Anzac Hall to become part of the Australian War Memorial.
July 17 2025
Battle of Fire Support Base Coral: Victoria Cross awarded to Private Richard Norden for gallantry
The Victoria Cross for Australia has been formally presented to the family of the late Private Richard Norden, in recognition for his bravery and dedication to service during...
July 17 2025
Lt Col Michael J Twining appointed to leadership role with counter-UAS developer DroneShield
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Michael J Twining has been appointed as the new sales director for the US Air Force at Sydney counter-drone developer DroneShield.
July 17 2025
Zu Bladeworx Australia confirms rollout of H2HFW knives to ADF units
Zu Bladeworx Australia has confirmed the successful rolling out of the Hand-to-Hand Fighting Weapons System to the Australian Defence Force under the LAND 300 Lethality...
July 17 2025
The only constant: Updating the public’s concept of national security
There is an old saying that the only constant in life is change, and nowhere, it seems, is that truer than in the way the public understands national security and what it...
July 16 2025
Australia confirms establishment of cyber reserves workforce by early 2026
Australia will establish a cyber reserves workforce for the Australian Defence Force by early 2026, under a Cyber Reserve Concept recommended by the recent Defence Strategic...
July 16 2025
RAN MH-60R Romeo helicopters officially pass decade of service
The Royal Australian Navy’s fleet of MH-60R Romeo helicopters has officially passed 10 years of service in a major milestone of Navy aviation and maritime capability.
July 16 2025
Babcock International signs letter of intent with Indonesia to develop maritime, defence industry
Defence company Babcock International Group has signed a letter of intent with the government of Indonesia to support the country’s defence and maritime industry.
July 16 2025
Defence announces purpose-built space workforce for Australian Defence Force
Defence has announced it will soon begin targeted recruitment for a purpose-built space workforce for the Australian Defence Force.
July 15 2025
SouthPAN achieves success in final review before testing
Lockheed Martin has completed the critical design review of SouthPAN, the last major hurdle it needed to clear before testing can begin.
July 15 2025
Building sovereign capability demands a break from ‘business as usual’ for both Defence and industry
Opinion: Australia must urgently shift to a whole-of-nation approach that prioritises trust, collaboration and action to build a sovereign Defence industry capable of meeting...
July 15 2025
Australian terrorist cell declares future attacks on defence industry workers
An Australian terrorist cell has declared it will conduct further attacks on defence industry personnel after claiming responsibility for a recent vandalism and arson attack...
July 15 2025
Minderoo announces US$5m funding to revitalise Ukraine’s agricultural sector
Dr Andrew Forrest’s Minderoo Foundation has announced more than US$5 million in funding to help revitalise Ukraine’s agricultural sector.
July 15 2025
US DOD announces plans to support, reform and deregulate drone production
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced the US government will rescind policies hindering production and access to drone technology.
July 15 2025
Defence supporting Optus to launch low-Earth orbit satellite in 2028
Defence has announced it will support Australia’s sovereign space industry with a partnership to develop and launch a low-Earth orbit satellite in 2028.
July 15 2025
Australian Army adapting to littoral and maintaining precision strike, says Chief of Army
The first Australian precision strike missile fired from the first Australian HIMARS is a distinct highlight from Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, according to Chief of Army...
July 15 2025
Norway to acquire HH-60W helicopters, equipment under US$2.6bn FMS
The government of Norway will acquire HH-60W helicopters and equipment under a possible US$2.6 billion foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
July 15 2025
Lebanon to acquire A-29 Super Tucano equipment, support under US FMS
Lebanon will acquire equipment and sustainment for A-29 Super Tucano aircraft under a US$100 million foreign military sale (FMS) approved by the US State Department.
July 15 2025