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Shield AI encourages Australia to ‘get on board and shape development’ of Hivemind systems
Deep-tech defence company Shield AI has encouraged the Australian government to get involved early to reap the most benefit from its cutting-edge...
April 08 2025
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Get real about defence and national security, warns former foreign minister
Former Australian foreign minister Alexander Downer has urged our leaders and the public to take defence and national security more seriously as the election campaign gets...
April 08 2025
UK MOD announces completion of hypersonic cruise missile propulsion testing
The UK’s Ministry of Defence has announced the completion of hypersonic propulsion testing for a new hypersonic cruise missile concept.
April 08 2025
The Wing Group announces founding of subsidiary in Australia
Defence technology company The Wing Group has announced the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary in Australia.
April 08 2025
Ultra Maritime, Anduril announce partnership on subsea sensing tech
Undersea warfare system developer Ultra Maritime has announced a partnership with emerging American defence contractor Anduril Industries to produce next-generation unmanned...
April 08 2025
Australia, Philippine military double up on military training activities in 2025
The Australian Defence Force will conduct more than double the number of military training activities with the Armed Forces of the Philippines this year, compared to 2024.
April 07 2025
Panama and the USA push for closer ties, military cooperation
Panama and the United States of America have stepped up military exercises and diplomatic talks, following threats that the US administration would retake the Panama Canal...
April 07 2025
Trump’s tariffs present more opportunities than challenges – we just have to be brave
Now that the hyperventilating and hysteria have stopped (hopefully), perhaps it is time to look at the Trump tariffs with clear eyes and start viewing them as an opportunity...
April 07 2025
Laing O’Rourke announces new appointments to support defence, infrastructure
Engineering and construction company Laing O’Rourke has announced two new appointments to support its defence and infrastructure operations.
April 07 2025
South Australia proposes defence and aerospace precinct near RAAF Edinburgh Air Base
The South Australian government has announced that a large parcel of land will be rezoned to support the state’s defence manufacturing capabilities.
April 07 2025
Classic Hornet fighter jet transferred to new Australian War Memorial exhibit
An F/A-18A Classic Hornet fighter jet has travelled across the country via truck to be installed at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
April 07 2025
Waking the sleepy stewards of Australian Defence
Australia has the military it wanted. How do we get the one we need, asks Strategic Analysis Australia’s Michael Shoebridge.
April 04 2025
Northrop Grumman to provide RAAF C-130Js with RF countermeasures
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been chosen by the Royal Australian Air Force to equip its C-130J Hercules fleet with the AN/ALQ-251 advanced radio frequency countermeasures...
April 04 2025
Get involved in Defence Connect’s Election 2025: Charting the future of Australia’s defence and security
Defence Connect has launched Election 2025, an exclusive breakfast bringing together leading policymakers, national security experts and thought leaders who will analyse...
April 04 2025
US DOD seeks underwater communications solutions in AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025
The US Department of Defense has announced the search for advanced underwater communications solutions to assist the future of US naval operations under the AUKUS Maritime...
April 04 2025
US Secretary of Defense under evaluation after Signal planning leak
US Secretary of Defense to be subject to Pentagon investigation after allegedly classified military plans were inadvertently shared with a journalist via commercial messaging...
April 04 2025
Economists confirm almost crunch time for Australia’s fence-sitting between US and China
Australia will be increasingly wedged between policy decisions from the US and China, such as the newly announced US tariffs, according to economists.
April 04 2025
Federal budget fallout: Liberals, Labor expose soft puffery underbelly on defence policy
Hypocrites. That’s the word that accurately sums up the fallout from last week’s federal budget and reply speech.
April 04 2025
Family informed, Talisman Sabre MRH-90 Taipan crash report to be released in May
The Defence Flight Safety Bureau has finalised the Aviation Safety Investigation Report into the crash of MRH-90 Taipan helicopter off the Whitsunday Islands in 2023, with...
April 03 2025
SA government announces $3m investment in state’s defence innovation capabilities
The South Australian Minister for Defence and Space Industries, Stephen Mullighan, has announced $3 million worth of investments in the state’s defence innovation, as...
April 03 2025