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Tired of training: Australian soldiers unofficially putting ‘skills to use’ fighting in Ukraine
New footage from the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has revealed the motives behind former Australian Defence Force and citizen soldiers...
July 02 2026
NZDF celebrates first Harpoon missile launch from P-8A Poseidon aircraft
The New Zealand Defence Force has announced its first Harpoon missile launch from a P-8A Poseidon aircraft during Exercise Valiant Shield.
July 02 2026
Ocius Technology, UNSW Canberra collaborate on advanced autonomous control systems for Bluebottle USVs
Australian uncrewed surface vessel manufacturer Ocius Technology and UNSW Canberra have announced a collaboration to develop advanced autonomous control systems for the...
July 02 2026
Espionage charges upgraded against alleged Russian spies
The Australian Federal Police has upgraded the charges against Russian-born Australian citizens alleged to have conspired to commit espionage and transmit Australian Defence...
July 02 2026
Former Special Forces officer and CareFlight CEO appointed as new RSL NSW chief executive officer
The Returned & Services League NSW (RSL NSW) branch has appointed respected military leader and senior executive Michael “Mick” Frewen GAICD as its new chief...
July 01 2026
Royal New Zealand Air Force deploys P-8A Poseidon aircraft for submarine-hunting exercise
Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft have recently been deployed on submarine-hunting operations in the Pacific.
July 01 2026
archTIS secures $3.2m Defence secure information-sharing platform contract
Australian cyber security company archTIS has secured a $3.2 million contract with the Australian Department of Defence to continue and expand the deployment of its secure...
July 01 2026
Lockheed, Insta to establish Europe’s first sustainment centre for HIMARS MLRS, M270A2
American defence prime Lockheed Martin and Finnish technology company Insta are establishing Europe’s first sustainment centre for the M270A2 and HIMARS MLRS CFCS in...
July 01 2026
Short-changed? British government releases initial details for £15bn ‘splurge’ on Defence capability
The outgoing British prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has finally begun to release details about his prime ministerial swansong, the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan...
July 01 2026
Singapore to acquire additional AGM-114R Hellfire missiles under possible US foreign military sale
Singapore has requested to buy an additional 24 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles under a possible US foreign military sale approved by the US Department of State.
July 01 2026
Australia and allies accelerate uncrewed naval capability
The future of mine warfare and undersea operations is rapidly changing, with autonomous underwater systems moving from experimentation into front-line capability as Australia...
June 30 2026
Final report into Avalon Airshow crash handed down by transport bureau
The final report into last year’s Avalon International Airshow crash has been handed down, with a range of new measures to be implemented in future.
June 30 2026
US Pacific Air Forces successfully deploys Long Range Anti-Ship Missile from B-2 stealth bomber
The US military has successfully live-fire tested a Long Range Anti-Ship Missile deployed from a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber in the Pacific.
June 30 2026
Brits scrapping future Type 83 destroyer has ripples closer to home
Britain’s decision to commit to at least six Common Combat Vessels under its Defence Investment Plan is drawing fresh attention to Australia’s own unresolved questions...
June 30 2026
Shots fired! Ex-British Defence chief issues stark warning, words of wisdom for incoming PM
With dust beginning to settle in Westminster’s halls of power, former British Defence chief, Admiral (Ret’d) Sir Tony Radakin has provided some timely advice about the...
June 30 2026
Australia, Vanuatu sign bilateral treaty to strengthen security, development ties
Australia and Vanuatu have signed a new bilateral treaty that significantly expands cooperation on security, critical infrastructure, disaster response and economic...
June 30 2026
RAAF confirms first operational test, evaluation flights for new MC-55A Peregrine aircraft
The Royal Australian Air Force has confirmed its first operational test and evaluation flights for the new MC-55A Peregrine aircraft have been held at RAAF Base Darwin...
June 30 2026
Queensland announces funding for major drone manufacturing project
The Queensland government has announced support for a major drone manufacturing project under the $180.6 million Sovereign Industry Development Fund.
June 30 2026
Australia’s Chief Defence Scientist to headline Defence Industry Accelerator Summit 2026
Professor Tanya Monro AC will deliver a landmark keynote address at the Australian Defence Industry Accelerator Summit on 16 July 2026, bringing the nation’s most senior...
June 29 2026
From aye, aye to AI: Why military judgement still matters
Opinion: Air Marshal (Ret’d) John Harvey AM asks a critical question as militaries around the world accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence: Can machines...
June 29 2026