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Babcock announces military aviation service expansion to meet ADF, NZDF demand
Babcock Australasia has announced the expansion of its comprehensive military aviation service to meet increasing demand from the Australian Defence...
March 21 2025
If Australia stands for anything, we must send troops to Ukraine if we’re asked
The Prime Minister says we should consider it, while the Coalition wants to use “boots on the ground” as a political wedge … But there’s more than...
March 21 2025
Electronic warfare tactical engagement vehicle revealed in South Australia
Raytheon Australia has unveiled a first-of-its-kind advanced electronic warfare tactical engagement vehicle during a reveal ceremony with the South Australian government.
March 21 2025
Efficiency review long overdue: Is a more transparent, accountable US Department of Defense the way forward?
The US Department of Defense has recently announced it will undertake an evolving plan to make military projects, funding and reporting more transparent.
March 20 2025
Singapore partners with Anduril Industries on defence autonomy teaming
The Republic of Singapore Air Force has established a partnership with American defence developer Anduril Industries and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology...
March 20 2025
Overhaul works announced for Naval Communication Station Harold E Holt
Overhaul works have commenced at the Naval Communication Station Harold E Holt to maintain assured communications with allied submarines operating off northern Western...
March 20 2025
Police strengthened to confront protests at Avalon International Airshow
Victoria Police has confirmed it will have a “significant presence” at this month’s Avalon International Airshow amid heightened security concerns.
March 20 2025
Divided and forgotten: Western Balkans drift towards chaos
Opinion: I’ve always been critical of the US imposing its will on other political systems under the pretence of “bringing democracy to your doorstep”....
March 19 2025
AH-64E Apaches touchdown ahead of Avalon International Airshow
Two AH-64E Apache helicopters have touched down in Australia earlier this month as they prepare for an appearance at the Avalon International Airshow.
March 19 2025
Coalition hints at Defence spending jump, pending budget situation
The federal opposition has hinted at a marked increase in the nation’s defence spending, aiming to bring it up to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2029, with just one catch...
March 19 2025
Jindalee over-the-horizon radar: Canada to build Arctic radar system using Australian tech
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has shared details of a reported AU$6.6 billion deal to develop an Arctic radar system with Australian assistance.
March 19 2025
Second Buccaneer CubeSat blasts off on SpaceX Transporter-13
Defence has confirmed its second Buccaneer satellite blasted off on SpaceX’s Transporter-13 rideshare mission on Friday.
March 19 2025
IGADF inquiry launched into military justice system
An independent inquiry has been announced for allegations that the Australian Defence Force’s military justice system has been weaponised to cause harm.
March 19 2025
Marles backs defence industry sponsorship after ABC war memorial report
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has stepped into the ring to back the defence industry after an ABC report described corporate sponsorship of the Australian...
March 19 2025
Structure and incentives: Necessary preconditions for the adoption of strategic mindset in capability acquisition
Opinion: The adoption of a strategic risk management mindset in capability acquisition is essential, but without structural changes and incentive realignment – such as...
March 18 2025
Research project harnesses artificial intelligence to strengthen cyber defence
An advanced research initiative has been launched into hybrid moving target defence for container-based cloud environments.
March 18 2025
Lockheed Martin out-of-pocket $300m on axed JP 9102 project
Lockheed Martin spent more than $300 million on the JP 9102 military SATCOM project before the deal was surprisingly withdrawn last year by Labor.
March 18 2025
Deepfake protection partnership announced between DARPA and DSRI
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has partnered with the Digital Safety Research Institute (DSRI) of UL Research Institutes to continue research and...
March 18 2025
RAAF wraps up maritime awareness patrols in the Indo-Pacific
The RAAF has wrapped up a series of maritime surveillance missions in the Indo-Pacific region.
March 18 2025
Austal takeover: Hanwha secures additional 9.9% shares in WA shipbuilder
South Korea business conglomerate Hanwha Group has acquired a 9.9 per cent shareholding in Austal as the group seeks to become a long-term strategic partner with Austal in...
March 18 2025
