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Raytheon Australia appoints new managing director
September 09 2024
Raytheon Australia has appointed a local senior leader as the company’s new managing director, effective immediately. ...
Downer lands management team recognised with RAN Gold Commendation
Downer’s lands management team at HMAS Creswell has been recognised with a Royal Australian Navy Gold Commendation for their long-standing dedication to the site.
September 09 2024
Holy cargo: Pope Francis travels on board RAAF C-130 for PNG visit
The Royal Australian Air Force has ferried the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, His Holiness Pope Francis, on his travels around Papua New...
September 09 2024
Speed to effect: The post-DSR Army takes shape
While the rest of the Australian Defence Force grapples with the implications of the Defence Strategic Review and National Defence Strategy, the Australian Army is well on...
September 09 2024
Australian Army H135 Juno helicopters assemble for Queensland transfer
Australia’s fleet of five H135 “Juno” training helicopters are being reassembled by Boeing Defence Australia aircraft mechanics at HMAS Albatross.
September 09 2024
Pistols remain at large: Trio charged over Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum theft
NSW Police have charged Nowra men over the alleged theft of 27 handguns, including Desert Storm and World War II commemorative pistols, from Lithgow Small Arms Factory...
September 09 2024
Facilities opened for A Company 41st Royal NSW Regiment, Tweed Heads
Defence has opened new facilities for Australian Army’s A Company, 41st Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment and 225 Army Cadet Unit at Tweed Heads, NSW.
September 09 2024
New Defence SA director appointed to underpin UK ties
Defence SA has welcomed Anthony Heath as Director Defence Industry – UK, effective 9 September 2024.
September 06 2024
New aircraft hangar project could act as regional maintenance hub for other countries, says Conroy
The newly announced aircraft hangar project in Adelaide could act as regional maintenance hub, according to Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy.
September 06 2024
US Navy investigation uncovers illegal Starlink Wi-Fi plot aboard combat vessel
The enlisted crew of the littoral combat ship USS Manchester maintained an illegal onboard Wi-Fi network for months before it was discovered by civilian technicians.
September 06 2024
Lockheed Martin appoints Steve Roberton to succeed Warren McDonald as chief executive Australia and New Zealand
Lockheed Martin has appointed Air Vice-Marshal (Ret’d) Steven “Zed” Roberton DSC, AM, as the new vice-president and regional executive for Australia and New...
September 06 2024
AIM Defence opens manufacturing and export facility
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles attended the opening of AIM Defence’s new 4,000-square-metre manufacturing and export facility, supporting...
September 05 2024
Australia commits to Joint Strike Missile acquisition
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy have announced that Australia will acquire...
September 05 2024
Construction on $200m SA Air Force maintenance hub kicks off
Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Minister Pat Conroy and South Australian Treasurer Stephen Mullighan have announced work has begun on a four-bay aircraft hangar in...
September 05 2024
Is the myth of the Pax Americana just that?
Few nations have benefited from the era of history known as Pax Americana or the American Peace quite like Australia has. But is the mythos surrounding this era just hype,...
September 05 2024
Norwegian Armed Forces lock in new M107A1 anti-materiel rifles
Barrett Firearms Manufacturing will supply semi-automatic M107A1 anti-materiel rifles to the Norwegian Armed Forces, under a new contract with the NATO-allied Norwegian...
September 05 2024
Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets legislation
The Defence Amendment (Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets) Act 2024 supports Australia’s commitment to protecting its military secrets and strengthening...
September 05 2024
ADF targets rural and regional Australians in pop-up careers centre trial
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has officially opened the first Pop-up Australian Defence Force Careers Centre in Geelong, Victoria.
September 05 2024
Māori, silver fern and Southern Cross designs added to Royal New Zealand Navy swords
Māori, silver fern and Southern Cross elements have been incorporated into the Royal New Zealand Navy’s newly commissioned officer’s sword.
September 05 2024
Advanced Navigation expands US footprint
Sydney-based artificial intelligence, robotics and navigation technology manufacturer Advanced Navigation has expanded its US operations with the appointment of a defence and...
September 04 2024