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Australia delivers naval equipment to Sri Lanka Navy
Australia has handed over a shallow water multibeam echo sounder to the Sri Lanka Navy in a bizarre delivery this month.
February 25 2025
Building robust, trans-Tasman interoperability and interchangeability through leading-edge simulation
Opinion: Following the election of the Albanese and Luxon governments, there has been a marked increase in support of the historic defence partnership between Australia and...
February 24 2025
Future Made in Australia: Investment announced to support domestic steel production
The Australian government has announced a $500 million investment to support the domestic production of steel under the Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund.
February 24 2025
BlueRoom announces partnership with Aspen Medical for mixed reality simulation
Simulation developer BlueRoom has partnered with international healthcare solution provider Aspen Medical to introduce mixed reality simulation technology into military...
February 24 2025
Evictions, sleeping in guard rooms: Deputy PM confirms Townsville facing ADF ‘housing challenge’
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has confirmed that Townsville is facing a “housing challenge” as Australian Defence Force personnel struggle to...
February 24 2025
Omni announces expansion with new aerospace hangar facility in WA
Australian-owned defence and intelligence business Omni has announced the expansion of its Perth operations with a new aerospace hangar facility.
February 24 2025
China defends Tasman Sea live-fire drills that forced commercial flight changes
China has accused Australia of overreacting to live-fire military drills in the Tasman Sea on Friday, which forced changes to some commercial flight paths.
February 24 2025
Australia recognises third anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine
Australian politicians have committed their support to the people of Ukraine during a memorial service on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion.
February 24 2025
Lockheed Martin Australia’s Hobart Class combat system sustainment contract extended
Lockheed Martin Australia has been awarded a contract extension to continue sustaining the state-of-the-art Aegis Combat System for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hobart...
February 24 2025
Milrem Robotics announces collaborative agreement with Electro Optic Systems
United Arab Emirates–Estonian robotic vehicle manufacturer Milrem Robotics has announced a collaboration agreement with Canberra-based remote weapon system developer...
February 21 2025
Defence Trailblazer project to develop intelligence tech for space awareness
A Defence Trailblazer collaborative project, led by industry partner Space Machines Company, aims to develop space-borne perception and intelligence technology for space...
February 21 2025
Rheinmetall completes LAND 121 transformation of Australian Army heavy truck fleet
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia has officially concluded the LAND 121 Phase 3B/5B program, marking a decade-long successful procurement effort in collaboration...
February 21 2025
Papua New Guinea, Australia sign defence treaty to push military integration
The Papua New Guinea Defence Force and Australian Defence Force will push for increased integration and more joint exercises under a newly signed defence treaty.
February 21 2025
Whether it was cowboy diplomacy or 3D chess, Trump and Vance have put Europe on notice
Europe is scrambling to respond to a world order where the United States is no longer the guarantor of peace – but can it step into the vacuum left behind by an...
February 21 2025
Tropical vacation: Papua New Guinea confirmed as Exercise Talisman Sabre location
Exercise Talisman Sabre will take place in Papua New Guinea for the first time, following a recent announcement from PNG and Australian officials this week.
February 21 2025
Raytheon completes 10 SHORAD subsystem demonstrations for next-gen US capability
Raytheon has successfully completed 10 subsystem tests for the US Army’s forthcoming Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor, a key development that will eventually...
February 20 2025
Don’t work at Anduril: Kooky recruitment campaign looks like a hack, but it isn’t
Our own work chat groups suddenly went into overdrive last night, as it looked very much like the X account of American defence contractor Anduril had been hacked.
February 20 2025
Jason Albanese appointed corporate executive vice president, chief growth officer at Leidos
American defence company Leidos has appointed Jason Albanese to the role of corporate executive vice president and chief growth officer.
February 20 2025
Chinese warships off Sydney are ‘an unusual event’, says Deputy PM
A People’s Liberation Army Navy task group has moved to sailing within 150 nautical miles (240 kilometers) off the coast of Sydney, according to new information.
February 20 2025
EOS unveils next-generation R500 remote weapon system at IDEX 2025
Canberra-based defence company Electro Optic Systems has unveiled its latest R500 remote weapon system on the sidelines of the International Defence Exhibition &...
February 20 2025
