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Penten and Amiosec merge to form mobile secure comms firm PentenAmio
Australian and British firms complete merger to provide improved cyber defence offering sovereign capabilities at home and abroad.
May 01 2025
Ukrainian FPV drone simulator makes moves towards public release
Drone warfare of the Ukraine War is entering the international gaming community realm with the Ukrainian Fight Drone Simulator computer game making its way to upcoming...
April 30 2025
Balancing ambition and reality on the other side of the ditch
Opinion: Australia and New Zealand’s strategic compasses have often pointed to different directions. Where Australia sees potential threats to the north, New...
April 30 2025
No moral high ground in losing autonomous systems war, says Luckey
American entrepreneur Palmer Luckey has contended that there will be “no moral high ground”’ if Western countries stall autonomous systems development and...
April 30 2025
Austal announces successful launch of future HMAS Cape Spencer
Defence shipbuilder Austal Australia has announced the successful launch of its ninth Evolved Cape Class patrol boat for the Royal Australian Navy, the future HMAS Cape...
April 30 2025
2021 concept to 2025 product: BAHA drones enter service with Turkish Armed Forces
BAHA sub-cloud unmanned aerial vehicles have officially entered service with the Turkish Armed Forces after completing acceptance procedures and inspection.
April 29 2025
‘Better prepared’ in 1914 – historian’s critique begs the question: How did we drop the ball so badly?
Acclaimed Australian historian Geoffrey Blainey has issued a pointed warning to Australia’s political leaders, that the nation was “better prepared” to face...
April 29 2025
Super Hornet jet, tow tractor lost overboard during US aircraft carrier incident
An American F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet and aircraft tow tractor have been lost overboard during operations on USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier near Bahrain.
April 29 2025
RAN graduates complete naval nuclear power training in US
The first eight enlisted sailors and five additional officers from the Royal Australian Navy have graduated from the US Navy’s Nuclear Power Training Unit Charleston.
April 29 2025
UK military trials counter-drone demonstrator against aerial swarms
The United Kingdom’s military forces have trialled a new counter-drone weapon system demonstrator designed to track, target and defeat drone swarms.
April 28 2025
Unfit for purpose: Whoever wins, we need to prepare the nation for conflict
Right now, our nation is laughably unprepared for conflict brewing in our region – and the economic, political, social and security fallout will be brutal. Whoever wins...
April 28 2025
Rheinmetall announces maintenance capability expansion in Queensland, Northern Territory
Rheinmetall has announced the expansion of its maintenance capability in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
April 28 2025
Douglas DC-3 Dakota warbird restored in Anzac Day achievement
West Wyalong’s vintage warbird, the Douglas DC-3 Dakota, has completed a multi-month restoration in a key achievement for Australia’s aviation history.
April 28 2025
Philippine Air Force modernises with F-16 Block 70 fighter jets
The Philippines is bolstering its fleet of modern aircraft with 20 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets under a recently approved US State Department transfer.
April 28 2025
WA government announces open applications for 2025 Anzac Day Trust Grants
The Western Australian government has announced that $1.3 million in funding has now been made available to help organisations deliver crucial initiatives and services for...
April 28 2025
Ireland to acquire launch units, Javelin missiles in US foreign military sale
The government of Ireland will acquire more than 36 lightweight command launch units and FGM-148 Javelin missile equipment under a possible US$46 million foreign military...
April 28 2025
Netherlands secures massive Tomahawk missile order in US foreign military sale
The government of the Netherlands will acquire up to 163 Tomahawk land attack missiles and related equipment in a possible US$2.19 billion foreign military sale.
April 28 2025
Australian contingent to support Philippine, US-led Exercise Balikatan
The exercise is expected to cover a range of scenarios, including maritime security, air and missile defence, offensive missile strikes, cyber defence, information warfare...
April 28 2025
Australia, France partner for New Caledonia field training exercise
The Australian Defence Force has deployed 70 personnel to support France’s multinational combined field training exercise Croix du Sud.
April 28 2025
When your customer doesn’t know you exist – a pain point for Australia’s defence industry
Australia’s defence sector is growing fast, with significant expenditure committed to local capability under the Defence Strategic Review and AUKUS. But despite this...
April 24 2025