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Hey true blue: Civic patriotism, civic nationalism, national security and the challenges of great power competition
As great power competition intensifies, Australia, like many Western nations, faces a growing challenge: rebuilding patriotism, social cohesion and...
May 12 2026
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ASIC investigation into DroneShield’s ASX announcements, information in November 2025
Sydney counter-drone developer DroneShield has received an ASIC notice to comply with an investigation into announcements, information provided to the Australian Securities...
May 12 2026
NIOA welcomes plan for Aussie rocket manufacturing facility
Aussie defence prime NIOA has welcomed the federal government’s plan to build a rocket motor manufacturing complex.
May 12 2026
Australian Army soldier dies, another injured during parachute training incident
An Australian Army soldier has died during a parachute training exercise at the Jervis Bay Airfield.
May 12 2026
RAAF confirms first fully crewed mission with MC-55A Peregrine under No. 10 Squadron
The Royal Australian Air Force has confirmed the first fully crewed mission has been conducted by an MC-55A Peregrine aircraft as part of No. 10 Squadron.
May 12 2026
Mitsubishi taps Raytheon to provide SeaRAM CIWS for Australia’s future Mogami frigates
Raytheon has been selected to provide the Royal Australian Navy’s future general purpose frigate fleet with the advanced SeaRAM close-in air and missile defence system,...
May 12 2026
New digs: QinetiQ Australia launches new Melbourne office
QinetiQ Australia has officially opened a new state-of-the-art Melbourne office, marking a major expansion of the company’s Australian operations and reinforcing its...
May 11 2026
Hanwha Aerospace signs new rocket launcher deal with Estonia
Hanwha Aerospace has announced that it will supply three additional Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher systems to the Estonian Defence Forces under a fresh contract.
May 11 2026
Black Hawks lead ADF counter-terrorism training in Melbourne
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has conducted a range of aviation-based counter-terrorism training activities in Victoria.
May 11 2026
Digital transformation at the centre of Five Eyes summit
Defence and technology leaders from Five Eyes nations have deepened cooperation on digital transformation at the Combined Digital Leadership Summit.
May 11 2026
Australia strengthens cyber defence in multinational operation
Australian Defence Force (ADF) cyber specialists have taken part in a multinational exercise aimed at strengthening regional cyber warfare capabilities.
May 11 2026
Government responds to review of Woomera Prohibited Area coexistence framework
The Australian government has accepted all recommendations from the 2025 independent review of the Woomera Prohibited Area coexistence framework, paving the way for sweeping...
May 11 2026
Australia–India defence policy talks strengthen cooperation in New Delhi
The 10th Australia-India Defence Policy Talks have been held in New Delhi in an effort to continue defence cooperation.
May 11 2026
The Hormuz precedent: Maritime tolls and the future of global shipping
Opinion: Iran has effectively set up a maritime toll booth in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States has threatened to sanction anyone who pays the toll, yet the toll booth...
May 11 2026
Age of chaos and disruption requires us to ask new questions
As the post-World War II rules-based order continues to erode and a more competitive multipolar world emerges, Australia can no longer afford to ask the same questions; we...
May 09 2026
Discussions progressing for replacement of Royal New Zealand Navy’s ageing frigates
The New Zealand government has announced that work is progressing to replace the Royal New Zealand Navy’s ageing frigates as part of broader efforts to strengthen New...
May 08 2026
Australia strengthens airborne anti-submarine work in Indo-Pacific
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has engaged with advanced airborne anti-submarine warfare platforms as part of a multinational operations exercise.
May 08 2026
Griffith University launches new Veterans College
Griffith University has expanded on its existing work with Australian Defence Force veterans with the establishment of its new Griffith Veterans College.
May 08 2026
New Zealand announces new sanctions against Russian cyber actors, online support platforms
The New Zealand government has announced a new round of sanctions targeting malicious Russian, North Korean, and Iranian cyber actors as well as online platforms.
May 08 2026
Ghost Tigers: Should Australia’s retiring Tiger helicopters get second life as autonomous attackers?
Should Australia’s retiring Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters be given second life as attack drones? Defence Connect looks at the possibility of Tigers returning to...
May 08 2026