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Navantia launches ‘For the WIN’, supporting female success in the defence industry
September 04 2024
Navantia Australia has launched the For the WIN (Women in Navantia) network, a new internal female-led community to support women’s success in t...
Defence infrastructure needed to protect nation’s vital resources network, says mining magnate
Defence infrastructure is needed to protect the nation’s vital mining network, according to recent comments from Western Australian mining magnate Georgina Rinehart.
September 04 2024
Turkish application to BRICS heralds latest nail for US-led world order
Protests across Turkey against a US Navy port visit and continuing US military presence in the country have served as the most visible battleground in this new “Cold...
September 04 2024
US terrorism charges announced against Hamas leadership for 7 October attacks
The US Department of Justice has announced a string of terrorism charges against half a dozen senior leaders of Hamas in relation to the 7 October attacks in Israel.
September 04 2024
Black Sky Aerospace rebrands into Black Sky Industries
Australian rocket propellant and solid rocket motor developer Black Sky Aerospace has rebranded into Black Sky Industries.
September 04 2024
Defence pursues ‘Camel Train’ autonomous air logistics support system
The Department of Defence has released new information about a new “Camel Train” autonomous air logistics support system to strengthen the nation’s northern...
September 04 2024
Handguns stolen during Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum theft
Thieves have stolen more than 27 handguns in an early morning ransacking of the Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum in NSW.
September 03 2024
Second Royal Navy Type 26 frigate prepares for ‘float off’ launch
The UK Royal Navy’s next Type 26 City Class frigate, HMS Cardiff, is set to enter the water for the first time, with a major float off scheduled at BAE Systems’...
September 03 2024
Grey zone warfare, state competition investigated in Australian-first podcast
Contested Ground, a new podcast investigating the complex and murky world of grey zone warfare as nations compete on the global stage, has been launched by award-winning...
September 03 2024
RAAF Growlers sent to India in multinational exercise milestone
The Royal Australian Air Force has sent combat aircraft to India in support of a multinational exercise for the first time.
September 03 2024
Did we really ‘lose’ our 10-year warning time? Or did we waste it?
Every Australian Defence strategy since the 1987 Dibb Review spruiked the concept of a “10-year warning time”, now we’re being told it no longer exists. But...
September 03 2024
US Department of State announces US$200m settlement with RTX Corporation
The US Department of State has announced a US$200 million settlement with RTX Corporation (Raytheon) to resolve alleged export violations.
September 03 2024
Schools Pathways Program funding announced for defence opportunities
The federal government has launched a Schools Pathways Program: Open Competitive Grant Opportunity worth more than $11 million in funding.
September 03 2024
Saab Australia names chief growth officer
An outgoing senior member of Northrop Grumman Australia has been named as Saab’s chief growth officer.
September 02 2024
200 entry-level roles announced under ASC upskill program
ASC Pty Ltd will recruit around 200 additional entry-level personnel over the next two years under a new Jobs for Subs program.
September 02 2024
The frog in boiling water: Beijing’s increased antagonism leaves many in the West caught off guard
Over the weekend, we witnessed the latest round in Beijing’s efforts to coerce the Philippines in the South China Sea, but for many “normies”, while the...
September 02 2024
Diehl Defence, TAUBER set up TD Services defence joint venture
German defence manufacturer Diehl Defence has set up TD Services GmbH, a joint venture with German ordnance clearance and system civil engineering company TAUBER.
September 02 2024
EF88 commercial variant could bump up civilian familiarity, says industry expert
The creation of commercially available variant of the Australian Defence Force’s enhanced F88 Austeyr rifle could assist defence recruiting and national civilian...
September 02 2024
Indonesia transfers rifles, handguns, ammunition to Cambodia
Indonesia has transferred crates of rifles, handguns and ammunitions under a military assistance package to Cambodia.
September 02 2024
Critical incident helicopters delivered to Queensland Health
Two new critical incident helicopters that will conduct life-saving aeromedical evacuations will be operational across the Torres Strait within a matter of months, after...
August 30 2024