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Marksmanship training range completed for US, Australian collaboration near Darwin
The Australian government has announced the completion of the nation’s largest and most advanced marksmanship training range at Kangaroo Flats...
October 21 2025
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The Finnish model: Can the Baltic nation’s preparations teach Australia something?
Amid concerns Russia is turning its eyes further to the west, Finland has been quietly preparing, investing in a network of hardened infrastructure and ramping up reserves...
October 21 2025
Defence Teaming Centre introduces new board members
Defence Teaming Centre, a non-profit organisation focused on the South Australian defence sector, has appointed three new members to its board to support the development of...
October 21 2025
ADF to gift PNG Defence Force with 4,500 uniforms
The Australian Defence Force has gifted the Papua New Guinea Defence Force with thousands of uniforms as a part of the PNG-Australia Defence Cooperation Program.
October 21 2025
Australia, US sign minerals and rare earth metals agreement for defence, advanced tech
Australia and the United States have signed a critical minerals framework agreement to secure cooperation for the natural resources supply chain between the two countries.
October 21 2025
Governor-general approves Kathy Klugman as national intelligence director-general
Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn has approved the appointment of Kathy Klugman as the next director-general of national intelligence, the head of the Office of National...
October 21 2025
PLA fighter jet flares near RAAF P-8A aircraft in dangerous South China Sea interaction
A Chinese Su-35 fighter aircraft has released flares in close proximity of a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft during an “unsafe and...
October 21 2025
Wake-up call: Enduring Russian war effort reveals limitations of US, Western power
Despite what we have been told, America’s power has its limits and Russia’s enduring war effort against Ukraine has served to reinforce this, but it also provides...
October 20 2025
RAN-inspired Mogami Class mock-up breaks cover at Japanese embassy meeting
A new Royal Australian Navy-inspired model of the Mogami Class general purpose frigate has been spotted during a meeting attended by Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David...
October 20 2025
VOEA Late landing craft officially commissioned into service with Tonga
The new landing craft VOEA Late has been officially commissioned into the Kingdom of Tonga’s Armed Forces.
October 20 2025
Russia-linked hackers claim responsibility for Collins Aerospace cyber attack
Everest, the ransomware group responsible for disrupting air travel throughout Europe in September, says it will begin publishing data stolen in the attack within 48 hours.
October 20 2025
US Army Secretary Driscoll calls for streamlined, cost-competitive defence overhaul
United States Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has called for a more streamlined and cost-competitive defence acquisitions process, during a recent speech to defence industry.
October 20 2025
Praetorian Aeronautics, Li-S Energy Limited sign collaboration agreement
South Australia-based defence technology company Praetorian Aeronautics has signed a collaboration agreement with Australian developer of lithium-sulfur and lithium metal...
October 20 2025
Networked hangar construction almost complete for ADF MQ-4C Triton aircraft fleet
A temperature controlled, networked hangar for the Australian Defence Force’s MQ-4C Triton aircraft is reportedly almost complete and expected to finish four months...
October 17 2025
UK appoints new national armaments director
The UK’s Ministry of Defence has announced the appointment of a new national armaments director, Rupert Pearce.
October 17 2025
Anduril unveils AI-powered helmet and eyewear
Anduril has unveiled its new AI-powered helmet and eyewear system, EagleEye.
October 17 2025
F9 and Browning Mk3 pistols face-off at Australian Police and Services Pistol Championship
The Australian Defence Force’s newest service pistol, the F9 sidearm weapon system, has faced off against the gun it replaced, the Browning Mk3, at the recent...
October 17 2025
Aussie businesses set to benefit from $19m AUKUS sub industry link
The Albanese government is opening new doors for Australian manufacturers to win high-value defence contracts in the United States submarine industrial base, following a $19...
October 17 2025
ALARP Solutions announces major relaunch aligned with Australia’s AUKUS objectives
ALARP Solutions has announced a major relaunch to focus on four new capability streams aligned with Australia’s AUKUS objectives, including naval nuclear propulsion...
October 17 2025
Australia re-establishes RAAF No. 12 Squadron for maritime surveillance
The Royal Australian Air Force’s historic No. 12 Squadron has reportedly been re-established at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia, according to recent media...
October 17 2025