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Royal Australian Artillery troops conduct live-fire of Assegai ammunition in Townsville
Australian Army soldiers have conducted their first live-fire verification of new 155mm Assegai ammunition in Queensland.
April 01 2025
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Babcock trainees, apprentices begin training in Adelaide operations
Trainees and apprentices will get down to business across Babcock Australasia’s Adelaide operations from next month, in support of two new defence pathway initiatives...
March 31 2025
ADF completes first maritime, aerial surveillance activity near Marshall Islands
The Australian Defence Force has completed this year’s first maritime and aerial surveillance activity for Operation Solania in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
March 31 2025
Conroy praises defence industry workers during Australian International Airshow
Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy has praised the defence workers who “wake up every day and make our country safer” on...
March 31 2025
NZDF personnel test human-machine integration at Project Convergence Capstone 5
New Zealand Defence Force personnel have taken part in the US Army-led Project Convergence Capstone 5.
March 31 2025
More decision making, more staff: United States Forces Japan to become joint force headquarters
United States Forces Japan will be upgraded to a joint force headquarters, according to recent announcements from the US Department of Defense.
March 31 2025
Wrecked HMNZS Manawanui made ‘secure as possible’ for potential dive site
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s sunken dive and hydrographic vessel, HMNZS Manawanui, is being made “as secure as possible”, with independent experts...
March 28 2025
Qatar to acquire MQ-9B Reaper drones, hellfire and general purpose munitions
The government of Qatar will acquire eight MQ-9B Reaper remotely piloted aircraft, guidance kits and munitions under a US$1.96 billion US foreign military sale.
March 28 2025
Federal budget: RSL Australia calls out ‘disappointing, inadequate’ defence funding
The Returned & Services League of Australia has called for a defence funding increase, following the latest federal budget announced earlier this week.
March 27 2025
Gary Potts to lead Babcock’s surface ship sustainment in WA
Babcock Australasia has appointed a new program director – Regional Maintenance Provider West to lead the company’s surface ship sustainment efforts at Henderson...
March 27 2025
NASA chief technologist to headline Australian Space Summit
One of NASA’s most senior figures is set to headline Defence Connect’s sister brand, Space Connect’s Australian Space Summit in May.
March 27 2025
BearCat armoured vehicles roll out for NSW tactical, counter-terrorism operations
Armoured vehicles manufacturer Lenco has delivered five new custom “BearCat” armoured vehicles for riot response, tactical and counter-terrorism operations with...
March 27 2025
HMAS Sydney departs for Indo-Pacific regional presence deployment
Hobart Class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney will patrol the Indo-Pacific under a regional presence deployment until early July.
March 27 2025
Guardian Class patrol boat RVS Takuare returns to service with Vanuatu
The Australian government has returned Guardian Class Patrol Boat RVS Takuare to Vanuatu.
March 27 2025
US Director of National Intelligence completes first multination tour of Indo-Pacific
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has completed her first multination trip as the Director of National Intelligence.
March 27 2025
DeepStrike autonomous launcher trialled at US Army’s Project Convergence
American defence prime Raytheon has announced the successful live-fire demonstration of its DeepStrike autonomous mobile launcher vehicle.
March 27 2025
US Navy Triton, NZDF Poseidon aircraft to undergo maintenance at RAAF Base Edinburgh
The United States Navy’s MQ-4C Triton aircraft fleet will undergo comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul at RAAF Base Edinburgh, according to a Defence...
March 27 2025
Lockheed Martin demonstrates Aegis hypersonic defence capability
The US Navy and Missile Defense Agency have successfully demonstrated the capability of Lockheed Martin’s Aegis Combat System to detect, track and perform an engagement...
March 26 2025
KBR to support ADF Joint Command and Control training
KBR has been awarded a 12-month extension to its Joint Data Network training contract with the Australian Defence Force, with an extension to run until January 2026.
March 26 2025
Innovaero unveils expansion of OWL family of loitering munitions
Western Australia-based Innovaero has officially unveiled two new variants of the OWL family of loitering munitions, including a new, lightweight, low-cost variant.
March 26 2025