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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
BAE secures additional US$11.5m contract to support Columbia Class production
BAE Systems has secured an additional US$11.5 million (AU$18.06 million) production order to manufacture a critical structural module for the US Navy’s Columbia Class...
April 24 2025
Anzac Day: Bravery Trust ambassador tackles Kokoda Trail to raise funds for veterans
Bravery Trust ambassador Squadron Leader Adon Lumley will tackle 96 kilometres of the world’s most rugged jungle on the Kokoda Trail as he raises funds to support...
April 24 2025
Dragonfly helicopter rounds out rescue fleet in Torres Strait
A second “dragonfly” emergency helicopter has rounded out the fleet of the new Lagaw Kuyup Rescue Service in the Torres Strait.
April 24 2025
Ukraine celebrates deployment of robotic system for demining operations
Ukraine has announced the successful completion of the country’s first rental-based demining operation using a robotic system in a significant humanitarian milestone.
April 24 2025
Anzac Day pledge: Cut the ‘club cancer’ from Australia’s military traditions
Anzac Day is a significant annual moment for the Australian public to gather and commemorate the fallen troops of our Australian Defence Force and interact with the veterans...
April 24 2025
Coles, Bravery Trust partner to support Aussie veterans
Amid surging demand for veteran support services, Bravery Trust has teamed up with one of Australia’s leading supermarkets to support its annual fundraising appeal.
April 23 2025
Babcock secures capability insertion period contract by UK MOD
The British Ministry of Defence has awarded Babcock a £65 million (AU$135.05 million) five-ship contract to deliver the capability insertion period for the Royal...
April 23 2025
Shield AI acquires software analytics tool from Crowdbotics
Deep tech company Shield AI has announced the acquisition of data-driven readiness intellectual property assets from Crowdbotics Inc.
April 23 2025
US reliability waning: Australia requires alternative self-defence policy
Opinion: There has been a dramatic change in our strategic circumstances. United States reliability has been found wanting.
April 23 2025
Combat dozer blades become crucial equipment for Redback IFVs
Combat dozer blades will be integrated onto the Australian Army’s new Redback infantry fighting vehicles.
April 23 2025
Morocco to acquire more than 600 Stinger missiles in US foreign military sale
The Kingdom of Morocco will acquire more than 600 FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles under a possible US$825 million foreign military sale.
April 23 2025
Election 2025: Steve’s Defence priorities and wish list for the next government
With the election just a few weeks away and defence and national security barely rating a mention despite the best efforts of both Beijing and Moscow, we asked each of the...
April 22 2025
Australian Defence Force runs first public affairs, photographer course for international military
The Australian Defence Force has run its first multinational public affairs officer and photographers course with international military personnel.
April 22 2025
Philippines to acquire TH-73A training helicopters, equipment in US foreign military sale
The government of the Philippines will acquire TH-73A training helicopters and other equipment under a possible US$120 million foreign military sale approved by the US State...
April 22 2025
Northrop Grumman expands air and missile defence integration centre
Northrop Grumman Corporation has inaugurated a state-of-the-art integration centre in Madison, Alabama, marking a significant boost to the United States Army’s...
April 22 2025
US House Armed Services Committee warned of scale, pace of Beijing’s military build-up
Members of the US House Armed Services Committee have been formally briefed on the scale, pace and scope of Beijing’s rapid military build-up as the competition between...
April 22 2025
Deterrence and the 2024 National Defence Strategy – what’s missing?
Opinion: The concept of “deterrence” sits at the core of the 2024 National Defence Strategy; however, achieving a true deterrent capability is a journey and...
April 17 2025
BAE nabs US$162m contract for new M777 howitzer structures
The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a US$162 million (AU$255.3 million) contract to provide new M777 lightweight howitzer major structures.
April 16 2025
