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Balancing act: Debate continues around Australia’s economic v national security
With Australia’s economy continuing to sputter along, the intersection of “whole-of-nation” security and prosperity has never been...
March 11 2025
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Singapore and New Zealand commit to closer defence ties
Singapore and New Zealand have reaffirmed defence ties following the fourth Singapore-New Zealand Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Auckland earlier this month.
March 11 2025
Japan and US to collaborate on Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles
Japan is expected to acquire US support to improve its own Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles capability under a US$200 million US foreign military sale.
March 11 2025
Australia to acquire HIMARS munitions under US foreign military sale
Australia is expected to acquire 54 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System-Alternate Warhead munitions under a US$91.2 million US foreign military sale.
March 11 2025
Ukraine takes top spot as weapons importer while Russian exports take a tumble, says new SIPRI data
Ukraine has become the world’s largest importer of major armaments during the last four years, according to new information compiled by the Stockholm International...
March 10 2025
Australia requires a ‘self-insurance’ policy to weather perfect storm: Investment expert warns
The rapid rise of a multipolar world is reshaping global economies, stability, prosperity and security – leaving Australia no longer shielded by its geographic...
March 10 2025
US DOD announces move to performance-based software acquisitions
The US Department of Defense has announced plans to move to a performance-based software acquisition approach.
March 10 2025
ADF remains ‘last port of call’ with ‘unique assets’ for civilian disasters, says Marles
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has confirmed that the Australian Defence Force will remain the “last port of call” with “unique...
March 10 2025
BenchOn, Hellios Information announce collaboration to enhance defence opportunities
Australian defence industry connector BenchOn has announced a collaboration with database management company Hellios Information to link company vetting and market...
March 07 2025
US Pentagon hopeful confirms 3% is the floor, not the ceiling in warning to Australia
Donald Trump’s choice to be under-secretary of defence for policy at the Pentagon, Elbridge Colby, has put Australia’s policymakers on notice, warning that this...
March 07 2025
Government announces official ‘Australian business’ definition to assist contract decision makers
The federal government has announced an official “Australian business” definition for the first time ever, to assist Australian businesses seeking to win...
March 07 2025
Families of Veterans Guild opens applications for Rise Together Initiative
Not-for-profit organisation Families of Veterans Guild has opened applications for the Rise Together Initiative in a bid to counter the significant career barriers...
March 07 2025
Space required to achieve air superiority in modern warfare, says USAF leadership
Achieving space superiority is required to achieve air superiority in modern warfare, according to recent comments from Air Force General Ken Wilsbach, US Air Combat Command...
March 07 2025
Australia welcomes first visit by Indian Chief of Defence Staff
Australian Defence Force leadership has welcomed General Anil Chauhan as part of the first visit to Australia by an Indian Chief of Defence Staff.
March 07 2025
B-21 Raider program continues to progress
Northrop Grumman is charging ahead with its B-21 Raider program, delivering solid test and production results following the award of Low Rate Initial Production Lot 2 in late...
March 06 2025
A ‘new look’ world requires a ‘new look’ National Security Strategy, but just what should that include?
Our world is changing right before our eyes and the status quo approach of “going with the flow” will no longer serve Australia well. Adapting to this environment...
March 06 2025
Trump commits to open new office of shipbuilding, build Golden Dome defence system
US President Donald Trump has pledged to open a new department of shipbuilding and introduce tax incentives to boost the US military and defence industry commercial sector.
March 06 2025
SightLine Applications acquires Athena AI to strengthen US market access
Sensor processing software developer SightLine Applications, backed by Artemis Capital Partners, has acquired Athena AI.
March 06 2025
US Army acquires THeMIS UGV for extreme cold environment research
The US Army’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory has acquired a THeMIS uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) from manufacturer Milrem Robotics.
March 06 2025
Paul Myler appointed as strategic adviser by Austal
Former Australian embassy diplomat Paul Myler has been appointed as a strategic adviser by shipbuilder Austal.
March 06 2025