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Raytheon contracted to supply TOW weapon systems to US Army
October 25 2024
The US Army has engaged American defence prime Raytheon in a $676 million deal to supply the tube-launched, optically-tracked, wireless-guided (TOW) w...
Inovor Technologies graduates from Lockheed Martin’s Mentor Protégé Program
Adelaide-based space and defence technology company Inovor Technologies has become the third Australian company to graduate the Lockheed Martin Mentor Protégé...
October 25 2024
Defence unveils Net Zero Strategy and Future Energy Strategy to reduce climate change impact
Defence has announced its Net Zero Strategy and Future Energy Strategy, designed to take practical action to reduce the impacts of climate change.
October 25 2024
The Whiskey Project Group US announces new US headquarters, manufacturing hub
Defence manufacturer The Whiskey Project Group US has announced the establishment of its new headquarters and manufacturing hub in Edenton, North Carolina.
October 24 2024
Turkish Aerospace Industries headquarters targeted in terrorist attack
State-owned defence company Turkish Aerospace Industries has been attacked by terrorists in Türkiye’s capital of Ankara.
October 24 2024
Quickstep Holdings confirms no offers received for Quickstep Aerospace Services
Quickstep Holdings has informed the ASX that the company has not received any offers on the proposed sale of Quickstep Aerospace Services.
October 24 2024
US Marines depart Darwin in 13th annual troop rotation
Soldiers with the 2024 Marine Rotational Force – Darwin have departed Australia under the 13th annual rotation of United States Marine Corps.
October 24 2024
Athletes selected for 2025 Invictus Games team
Thirty-three athletes have been selected to represent Australia at the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 in February.
October 24 2024
New president, new vision: Subianto advocates for ‘non-aligned, self-sufficient’ Indonesia
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has made some bold aspirations for the future of the country during his inauguration speech this week.
October 24 2024
Conroy discusses ‘greatest regional arms race since 1945’ with US Deputy Secretary of Defense
Australian Minister of Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy has met with US officials during a visit to the Pentagon this week.
October 23 2024
Time to break the mould on Australian defence planning
Despite cosmetic changes, for all intents and purposes, Australia’s defence posture and planning has changed little since the seminal 1986 Dibb Review and supporting...
October 23 2024
Federal government launches Small Business Cyber Resilience Service
The Australian government has announced the launch of the new Small Business Cyber Resilience Service this week.
October 23 2024
HMAS Sydney returns to Sydney after 4-month deployment
Hobart Class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney is returning to home waters after four months at sea during a regional presence deployment.
October 23 2024
King Charles III, Queen Camilla welcomed to Sydney with ADF flyover
Their majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla have been welcomed to Sydney with a grand flyover by the Australian Defence Force.
October 23 2024
Aurora Labs announces second purchase order with Defence
Metal 3D printing manufacturer Aurora Labs has secured a second direct printing services purchase order with the Australian Department of Defence for additively manufactured...
October 22 2024
Space Centre Australia signs $30m radar deal to enhance Australian surveillance, aviation
Space Centre Australia’s plans to build a spaceport in far north Queensland have stepped up after it announced a $30 million deal to acquire two air surveillance...
October 22 2024
Potential missile consumption prompts urgent need for Indo-Pacific defence initiative
If there is one key takeaway from both the conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East, it is the concerning rate at which critical munitions, particularly...
October 22 2024
Successful results reported in UK trials of aircraft-mounted laser
The United Kingdom has completed a series of live-fire trials on an aircraft-mounted jamming laser designed to defeat incoming missiles.
October 22 2024
US F-35 fighter variant completes first landing on Japanese destroyer
A US F-35 Lightning II fighter jet has landed on Japan’s Izumo Class multifunctional destroyer JS Kaga for the first time in a key milestone.
October 22 2024
NZDF continues container, oil removal at sunken HMNZS Manawanui
The New Zealand Defence Force is continuing efforts to remove containers and contain residual oil leakage from the sunken dive and hydrographic ship, HMNZS Manawanui, in...
October 22 2024