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Yes, Australia can defend itself independently, but not as an echidna
Many commentators have long debated Australia's capacity to defend itself independently, with arguments both in the pro and con columns. But for too...
April 03 2025
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Kongsberg signs contract to establish missile manufacturing factory in Newcastle
Kongsberg Defence Australia has signed a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia to establish Australia’s first missile manufacturing factory in Newcastle, NSW.
April 03 2025
Exclusive: Halliday Engineering announces successful delivery of LHD landing craft bow ramps
Australian marine engineering company Halliday Engineering has announced the successful delivery of three new bow ramps for the Australian Defence Force’s landing...
April 03 2025
Defence Innovation Partnership announces funding boost for 7 research projects
Seven research projects delivering advanced technologies for Defence have received a significant funding boost through the Defence Innovation Partnership.
April 02 2025
Iceman: Top Gun star Val Kilmer dies age 65
Top Gun star Val Kilmer has died at the age of 65.
April 02 2025
Sixth-generation fighter: RAAF requests more information on Global Combat Air Program
The Australian Defence Force has requested additional information regarding the international sixth-generation fighter Global Combat Air Program.
April 02 2025
ASC, US industry partners seek interest in AUKUS supply chain expansion
Australia’s submarine company, ASC, has announced intentions to work with US industry partners to uplift Australian businesses through the AUKUS supply chain.
April 02 2025
BEACON remote control system announced for fighting vehicle integration
The BEACON remote control system has been announced by Pearson Engineering to integrate with fighting vehicles and allow remote operator control.
April 02 2025
Frogs in boiling water: Taiwan, Australia share some similarities as Beijing steps up coercion attempts
Beijing is stepping up its attempts to wear down Taiwan with expansive military exercises to surround the island. Meanwhile, closer to home, we have seen the latest attempts...
April 02 2025
Forrest calls on ‘countries with influence’ to mediate Gaza–Israel fighting
Australian businessman Dr Andrew Forrest has called for countries with influence to ensure the Gaza–Israel conflict “does not further deteriorate”.
April 02 2025
RAAF Poseidon patrol aircraft deployed to Japan on Operation Argos
A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft has been deployed to conduct aerial surveillance missions under Operation Argos.
April 02 2025
Ukrainian military begins testing on 20 km fibre-optic FPV drones
Ukraine has begun testing long-range fibre-optic controlled drones to gain a military advantage against Russian forces.
April 02 2025
Philippines to acquire 20 F-16 jets, missiles, bombs under US$5.58bn foreign military sale
The US State Department has approved the sale of F-16 fighter jets to the government of the Philippines under a US$5.58 billion foreign military sale.
April 02 2025
They’re back: Chinese ‘spy ship’ surveying Australia’s southern coast
We’re not even a full week into the 2025 election campaign, and defence and national security is shaping up to be one of the surprise battlegrounds for both parties as...
April 01 2025
The 2009 white paper, Force 2030 and a jumping-off point
When it was officially launched in May 2009, the Defending Australia in the Asia-Pacific Century: Force 2030 white paper was met with varying degrees of criticism –...
April 01 2025
QinetiQ celebrates dual certification milestone on ADF aircraft
Multinational defence technology company QinetiQ has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Australian defence and security company to hold both Defence...
April 01 2025
AUKUS partners kick-off 2025 Innovation Challenge
Today (31 March), AUKUS partners unveiled the AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025, a trilateral initiative designed to tap into world-class technology from industry and...
April 01 2025
Ascent AeroSystems confirms Heliflite as first Australasia dealer for UAS systems
Compact unmanned aerial system manufacturer Ascent AeroSystems has announced that Sydney-based Heliflite will be their first authorised dealer in Australasia.
April 01 2025
Kongsberg secures 15-year agreement for F-35 maintenance in Norway
Norwegian multinational company Kongsberg has entered into a long-term agreement for the maintenance of F-35 fighter jet aircraft in Norway.
April 01 2025
US$4.94bn contract for Lockheed Martin PrSM production
The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a US$4.94 billion (AU$7.90 billion) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to produce additional Precision Strike...
April 01 2025