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Tasmanian debut: Hawkei vehicles touchdown in Hobart
March 07 2024
Four new Australian Army Hawkei light protected mobility vehicles have touched down at Hobart Airport as the first Hawkei vehicles delivered to Tasman...
Boeing secures US$439.6m US Space Force contract for WGS-12 comms satellite
The US Space Force has awarded Boeing a US$439.6 million (AU$669.9 million) contract to build the 12th Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) communications satellite for Space Systems...
March 07 2024
Australia and Singapore sign deal to accelerate digital transformation and trade
The two nations have signed a new memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of ASEAN talks in Melbourne.
March 06 2024
German authorities rule out hack in military communications leak
Last week, a recording of German Air Force officers was published by a Russian broadcaster, prompting fears that military communications had been compromised by Russian...
March 06 2024
EDGE, Indra establish next-gen radar manufacturing joint venture
United Arab Emirates’ state-owned defence conglomerate, EDGE Group, has signed a new joint venture agreement with Spanish information technology and defence company...
March 06 2024
Celebrating defence industry's most inspiring individuals and initiatives
Defence Connect is pleased to launch the Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2024 with principal partner Atturra, recognising inspiring individuals and those...
March 06 2024
Chinese Navy aircraft carrier, Liaoning leads a People's Liberation Army-Navy task group in 2019
‘Primed’: Renewed concerns mount over China’s preparations for war
Global alarm bells are beginning to sound once again as economists and strategic policy experts, at home and abroad, are stressing concerns about China’s economic...
March 06 2024
SAAB, Rheinmetall secure explosive weaponry contracts with European partners
International defence primes SAAB and Rheinmetall have both announced significant explosive weaponry contracts signed in Europe this week.
March 06 2024
Dutton reveals shadow defence industry portfolio shake-up
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced a reshuffle in the Defence team that will lead the Coalition ahead of next year’s federal election.
March 05 2024
Albanese, Lee commit to ongoing Australia–Singapore defence relations
Australia and Singapore have committed to continuing defence cooperation, which includes an offer to host Australian nuclear-powered submarines, ahead of the ASEAN-Australia...
March 05 2024
USAF trials new prototype to power MQ-9 Reaper drones
The United States Air Force has successfully tested its 400 Hz Aircraft Power Lightcart prototype by powering a General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle.
March 05 2024
Australia confident in AUKUS partnership under Trump or Biden, Deputy PM says
The Australian government has confidence that the AUKUS partnership will persist with the eventual winner of the United States presidential election later this year,...
March 05 2024
Success leaves clues: US Navy Secretary looks to Japan, South Korea to help revive ‘idle’ US shipyards
US Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro has wrapped up a whirlwind tour of Japanese and South Korean shipyards seeking expertise and investment from the Asian allies to help...
March 05 2024
Australia renews focus on training Ukrainian soldiers
The Australian federal government has committed additional troops for Operation Kudu and a renewed focus to train Ukrainian soldiers in Europe.
March 05 2024
New CEO takes reins at Nova Systems
A new chief executive officer has taken the reins of the Australian engineering services and technology solutions company, bringing over 20 years of defence industry...
March 04 2024
Babcock secures UK nuclear submarine contract
Babcock has secured a contract from the UK’s Submarine Delivery Agency for the planned deep maintenance and life extension program for one of UK’s Vanguard Class...
March 04 2024
NZ Army introduces new digital warfare trade
Information and data management specialists in the New Zealand Army will help validate information to minimise the threat of data manipulation from foreign adversaries and...
March 04 2024
Ukraine charges Antonov officials for destruction of iconic AN-225 cargo aircraft
The Security Service of Ukraine have charged former Antonov officials in Ukraine following an investigation into the destruction of the AN-225 Mriya strategic airlift cargo...
March 04 2024
Rounding out DIDS: Accelerating procurement, driving innovation and building export, workforce opportunities
Any significant change to Australia’s defence industry policy would be incomplete without reforming our long-maligned procurement practices, balanced by expanding...
March 04 2024
US issues $51m penalty to Boeing over unauthorised exports, data transfers
The US Department of State has issued a $51 million civil penalty against American multinational defence contractor Boeing for alleged unauthorised exports and data transfers...
March 04 2024