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Economic resilience, stable energy critical to defence: IPA, Strategic Analysis Australia confirm
The latest paper in the Institute of Public Affairs and Strategic Analysis Australia’s Defence of Australia series has called on the next...
February 20 2025
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Black, white and shades of grey: Why Australia needs to be less reductive in our approach to defence
The 2023 Defence Strategic Review introduced the idea of a “Focused Force” as the future direction of the nation’s defence strategy and force posture, but...
February 19 2025
ADF achieves initial operating capability with Army Black Hawks
The Australian Defence Force has achieved initial operating capability of the Australian Army’s UH-60M Black Hawks.
February 19 2025
Japan moves to modernise aircraft fleet with upgraded Chinooks
The Japan Self-Defense Forces has ordered 17 CH-47 Block II Chinook extended range to modernise its fleet and replace some of its older CH-47 JA aircraft.
February 19 2025
EDGE Group, Leonardo sign strategic agreement on IDEX 2025 sidelines
Emirati defence conglomerate EDGE Group has signed a strategic agreement with Italian defence group Leonardo at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX).
February 19 2025
Australian College of Nursing Foundation announces Bullwinkel Scholars for 2025
Twenty-two nurse leaders have been named as Bullwinkel Scholars for 2025 by the Australian College of Nursing Foundation.
February 19 2025
Australia commemorates 83rd anniversary of Bombing of Darwin
The Australian government has commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on 19 February.
February 19 2025
QinetiQ announces expansion of Team TECSA with new industry partners
QinetiQ’s Team TECSA, a collaboration between Australian industry and academia focused on advancing Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities in Test and...
February 19 2025
Are we ready to hear hard truths, or will we continue burying our heads in the sand?
With concerns about the Australia–US relationship continuing to simmer away, highlighting our national psychology of anxiety, yet another commentator has highlighted...
February 18 2025
Australia attends China-Australia Defence Strategic Dialogue after flare incident
Australian officials have attended the 23rd China-Australia Defence Strategic Dialogue in Beijing, following recent altercations between military aircraft of both countries...
February 18 2025
Hit! PrSM completes latest flight test with flying colours
Lockheed Martin and the US Army have successfully conducted another production qualification flight test of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) at White Sands Missile Range...
February 17 2025
US Army 6.8mm rifle munition factory construction kicks off
The United States Army has commenced construction on a state-of-the-art 6.8mm ammunition production facility at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, marking a significant...
February 17 2025
ASC welcomes 81 apprentices, graduates to submarine workforce
Australia’s submarine company, ASC, has inducted 81 apprentices and graduates to the company’s submarine workforce in South Australia and Western Australia.
February 17 2025
Helsing, United Kingdom announce new drone support for Ukraine
European defence technology company Helsing announces production of 6,000 HX-2 strike drones for delivery to Ukraine.
February 17 2025
ADF puts business executives through their paces as Reservists
The Australian Defence Force has put 19 senior executives from Australia’s top private and public organisations through their paces as would-be Reservists.
February 17 2025
Nation-state hackers continue to target Australian organisations as grey-zone operations intensify year on year
While financial crime is the most common driver of cyber attacks against Australian entities, espionage is still a key concern of cyber professionals, according to a new...
February 17 2025
CAE announced as strategic partner for Canada’s Future Fighter Lead-in Training program
CAE has been identified as a strategic partner to the government of Canada to work with the Royal Canadian Air Force to design and co-develop the Future Fighter Lead-in...
February 17 2025
Fortinet opens new Australian headquarters in North Sydney
Cyber security firm Fortinet’s new North Sydney-based Innovation Hub is the first of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region.
February 17 2025
Signal Corps marks 100th anniversary
Members of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals have gathered at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance for a parade and commemorative service to mark the centenary.
February 17 2025
Can we get serious now? Chinese task group raises serious questions about Australia’s capacity to defend itself
The recent revelation that elements of the People’s Liberation Army, Navy, and Air Force, respectively, have been operating in close proximity to Australian forces, and...
February 16 2025