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First cohort begins workforce training as part of SA expansion to Defence Industry Pathways Program
Two new pathway programs, established by the Albanese government in partnership with the Malinauskas government, have commenced in South Australia,...
March 17 2025
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‘Up for grabs’ an Australian century in the Indo-Pacific? Stranger things have happened
We have heard a lot about an “American” and “Chinese” century, but with the Indo-Pacific in an ever-developing state of flux, what about an Australian...
March 17 2025
SEA secures contract extension for Royal Malaysian Navy torpedo launchers
Defence solutions provider Systems Engineering & Assessment (SEA) has been awarded a contract extension with Lumut Naval Shipyard to supply its fixed triple configuration...
March 17 2025
Defence workers undertake mass walkout over shipbuilding wages
More than 500 defence workers are taking part in a massive walkout today over wages, according to the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union.
March 17 2025
King Charles sets foot on HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier in royal milestone
British monarch King Charles III has set foot on aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, marking the first time in nearly 40 years that a reigning monarch has joined a Royal...
March 17 2025
Breaker secures pre-seed funding to scale artificial intelligence, mass autonomy development
Australian-founded artificial intelligence company Breaker has secured $2 million in pre-seed funding to scale its AI agents and develop mass autonomy in robotics.
March 14 2025
New mine plough and combat dozer blades for Polish M1A2 SEPv3 tanks
New M1A2 SEPv3 main battle tanks will be equipped with track width mine ploughs and combat dozer blades under a contract awarded to Pearson Engineering.
March 14 2025
US Department of Defense announces rapid review of US military personnel standards
The US Department of Defense has announced a review of existing personnel standards across all US military branches.
March 14 2025
Singapore steps up ‘big-ticket items’ to strengthen military preparedness
Singapore is stepping up military “big-ticket items”, such as infantry fighting vehicles, submarines, aircraft and artificial intelligence systems, to strengthen...
March 14 2025
Finalists unveiled in Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2025
A total of 100 finalists have been revealed for the annual Defence & National Security Workforce Awards.
March 14 2025
3% by 2028: IPA, Strategic Analysis Australia set out ambitious defence agenda for next government
The Institute of Public Affairs and Strategic Analysis Australia have formally launched No Higher Priority: A blueprint for immediate action on Australia’s defence...
March 13 2025
Trump 2025: Australian defence industry under the gun
Opinion: With the Trump administration doubling down on its “America First” agenda and Australian industry now well within the crosshairs, how Australia’s...
March 13 2025
SIG Sauer refutes P320 pistol allegations in the US
Major firearms manufacturer SIG Sauer has moved to clear the name of its P320 pistol following safety allegations within the United States.
March 13 2025
Government and prospective ADF recruits ‘feeling the frustration’, says Deputy PM
The Australian government and prospective Australian Defence Force recruits are “feeling the frustration” of the 300-day recruitment waiting time, according to...
March 13 2025
ConductorOS AI system locks in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 appearance
US artificial intelligence provider BigBear.ai has announced it will deploy its AI, data and sensor orchestration platform to the next Exercise Talisman Sabre in Australia.
March 13 2025
Time for more than a Plan B? Debate swirls around how Australia should respond to Trump’s unpredictability
With transactional politics now back in flavour and Australia’s “great and powerful friend”, the United States, looking increasingly unreliable, how we...
March 12 2025
HII awarded contract to advance Australian submarine supply chain under AUKUS
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), the largest military shipbuilder in the United States and a global leader in nuclear-powered submarine construction, has been awarded a...
March 12 2025
Conroy opens new DroneShield office in defence industry milestone
Counter-drone protection developer DroneShield has celebrated the opening of their new office with Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat...
March 12 2025
Work continues on ex-Army Black Hawks destined for NSW Rural Fire Service
Two ex-Army Black Hawk helicopters gifted to the NSW Rural Fire Service seven years ago are reportedly yet to become operational and could not currently fly civilian...
March 11 2025
Army Chinooks sent to support cyclone recovery efforts
A trio of Australian Army Chinooks is among Defence assets assisting in the recovery from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
March 11 2025