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Defence signs $1.5bn logistics contract with Toll Remote Logistics
Defence has signed a new $1.5 billion national logistics contract with Toll Remote Logistics Proprietary Limited to deliver vital equipment, supplies...
August 19 2025
Aviation Australia, Boeing partner for new Townsville Aviation Academy
Townsville is set to become home to a major new aviation training hub, with Aviation Australia and Boeing Defence Australia announcing the establishment of the Townsville...
August 18 2025
Calls to award Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medals to national servicemen
Veterans are calling on the federal government to award the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal to more than 2,500 national servicemen who served in Vietnam.
August 18 2025
Australia will face increased pressure to hit 5% figure, whether we like it or not
Australia faces mounting pressure to lift defence spending, with a growing chorus of US lawmakers joining what is fast becoming an inevitable regional and global push for...
August 18 2025
Quantum science: DSTG working on ship navigation resistant to GPS interference
Defence scientists are working on quantum technology designed to allow ships to determine their position without relying on global positioning systems.
August 18 2025
Bahrain to acquire 4 HIMARS, tactical data systems under US foreign military sale
The government of Bahrain will acquire four M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and tactical data systems under a possible US foreign military sale worth...
August 18 2025
Kormany appointed to leadership role at Electro Optic Systems
Former Royal Australian Navy leader Lee Kormany has been appointed as executive vice president, defence systems (Australia) with defence innovator Electro Optic Systems.
August 18 2025
Additional housing announced to support Defence families in Adelaide
The federal government has announced additional housing at Angle Park in Adelaide to support Defence families near RAAF Base Edinburgh and the Osborne Naval Shipyard.
August 18 2025
F/A-18 Super Hornets to ‘remain relevant for a very long time’, says retired instructor
Upgradable and adaptable F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft are expected to “remain relevant for a very long time”, according to recent comments from retired US...
August 15 2025
Ukrainian workaround: Can we improve Defence procurement by removing Defence?
Military technology sales have spiked significantly since the renewal of fighting between Ukraine and Russia, and the forecast for the future is trending towards strong...
August 15 2025
New Zealand opens new squadron headquarters at Ohakea
The New Zealand government has opened the new headquarters of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s No. 5 Squadron at Ohakea.
August 15 2025
CDF Admiral Johnston meets with PLA leadership in Beijing
Australian Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston has met with leadership from the People’s Liberation Army in Beijing.
August 15 2025
Australian Defence Force, Calytrix Technologies celebrate 2 decades of success
Australian Defence Force leadership and current and former personnel have attended a celebration marking 20 years of partnership between the ADF’s Joint Collective...
August 15 2025
Australian submarine scholarships announced to power STEM-focused workforce
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering has announced its partnership with the Australian Submarine Agency to deliver the Propel: Australian...
August 15 2025
Location announced for new Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in Ipswich, Queensland
Veterans and their families in the Ipswich area will have access to tailored support closer to home, with a location selected for a new Veterans’ and Families’...
August 15 2025
Leidos secures top AWS status to boost AUKUS tech collaboration
Leidos has secured Trusted Secure Enclave (TSE) vetted partner status from Amazon Web Services (AWS), marking a significant milestone in advancing secure information...
August 14 2025
Trump’s defence spending pressure reveals limits of America’s power
Washington’s growing pressure on Australia’s defence spending has sparked push-back from parts of the strategic policy community, many put off by the Trump...
August 14 2025
DARPA launches USX-1 Defiant uncrewed demonstrator vessel for testing
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has launched the USX-1 Defiant demonstrator vessel under the No Manning Required Ship program.
August 14 2025
Queensland, SMEs critical to national defence industry minister highlights
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy is set to provide a major update on a series of defence capability acquisition programs, stressing the importance of Australia’s...
August 14 2025
Kongsberg secures $50m export contract for Australian-made Naval Strike Missile launchers
Australian-made Naval Strike Missile launchers systems will be exported to two European nations under a $50 million export contract with Kongsberg Defence Australia.
August 14 2025