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ADV Reliant refuels with renewable diesel in an Australian first
For the first time in its service, ADV Reliant, Australia’s Pacific support vessel, has reached a new clean energy milestone by refuelling with...
October 24 2025
Northern Territory, Queensland sign on as members of PFAS National Coordinating Body
The Northern Territory and Queensland have joined NSW as members of the PFAS National Coordinating Body, strengthening national collaboration on the management of per- and...
October 24 2025
‘Fight for their lives’: Class action launched alleging sexual violence, physical abuse, rape in ADF
Women in the Australian Defence Force have filed proceedings against the Commonwealth, alleging widespread, systemic sexual violence, sexual harassment, physical abuse, rape,...
October 24 2025
Australian leadership under ‘no illusion’ to scale AUKUS work, says Marles
Australian leadership is under “no illusion as to the scale of the AUKUS task”, according to recent comments from Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles.
October 24 2025
Defence air supply drop supports Antarctica research project
As part of Operation Southern Discovery, the Australian Defence Force has successfully airdropped 12 tonnes of equipment to crews in Antarctica.
October 24 2025
Insight: Luckey forecasts next war will be won on transformed civilian manufacturing
Winning the next world war will be decided by America’s ability to rapidly transform civilian car manufacturing into mass weapons production, according to recent...
October 24 2025
Anduril Industries acquires high-performance camera developer American Infrared Solutions
Emerging defence prime Anduril Industries has announced its acquisition of American Infrared Solutions, the US-based manufacturer of high-performance cooled infrared cameras...
October 23 2025
AeroVironment selected to deliver Freedom Eagle missile for US Army
AeroVironment has been selected to deliver the US Army’s next-generation counter-unmanned aircraft system missiles.
October 23 2025
ADF liaison officer deployed for Civil-Military Coordination Centre under Trump peace plan
An Australian Defence Force liaison officer will be provided to the new Civil-Military Coordination Centre being established under US President Donald Trump’s peace...
October 23 2025
Sealing the seams: Why Australia must turn alliance power into sovereign power, now
Opinion: Australia’s defence map has never looked stronger. It sits inside a lattice of alliances: AUKUS for nuclear propulsion and advanced technology, Five Eyes for...
October 23 2025
StrikeMaster launch system succeeds in initial live-fire testing
Kongsberg and Thales Australia’s StrikeMaster launch system has been successfully used in Naval Strike Missile testing in Norway.
October 23 2025
NSW passes stronger legislation against war memorial vandals
The NSW government has passed legislation strengthening penalties for vandals who seriously damage war memorials.
October 23 2025
Shield AI announces X-BAT uncrewed VTOL fighter jet for contested operations
American defence company Shield AI has unveiled their X-BAT artificial intelligence-piloted, vertical take-off and landing fighter jet designed for expeditionary and maritime...
October 23 2025
PM avoids a Trump spray, but questions remain
Kevin Rudd’s public humiliation aside, Prime Minister Albanese has managed to come away from his first bilateral meeting with the US president relatively unscathed, but...
October 22 2025
Telstra announces Aura Network activation for Sydney, Melbourne coastal leg
Telstra has activated the Sydney–Melbourne coastal leg of its new “Aura Network” fibre network, with $1.6 billion investment aimed at powering...
October 22 2025
Australia, Indonesia to deepen cooperation amid J-10C aircraft purchase
Australia and Indonesia will deepen humanitarian and disaster response cooperation this month, amid recent news that the country will acquire a fighter jet fleet from the...
October 22 2025
APC Technology, Whitecell Systems sign clean energy solutions agreement for defence, mining
APC Technology has signed a memorandum of understanding with Whitecell Systems, establishing a partnership to accelerate net-zero mining and clean energy solutions for...
October 22 2025
AI fighter jets a ‘complete revolution’ for future combat operations, says Anduril founder
Artificial intelligence-piloted fighter jets will be a “complete revolution” in future combat operations by rewriting the traditional aerial rules of engagement,...
October 21 2025
Jessica Hunter announced as next ambassador for cyber affairs and critical technology
Australia’s minister for foreign affairs has announced the appointment of Australia’s next ambassador for cyber affairs and critical technology.
October 21 2025
Kongsberg teases StrikeMaster announcement competing for ADF long-range fires capability
Kongsberg Defence has teased an upcoming major announcement for their new StrikeMaster launcher vehicle being marketed as the Australian Defence Force’s next land-based...
October 21 2025