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Former Taiwan deputy director Jeremy Cornforth appointed US consul-general in Sydney
Former deputy director of the American Institute in Taiwan, Jeremy Cornforth, has been appointed as the new US consul-general in Sydney.
July 04 2025
All aboard: M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks en route from US to Australia
Next-generation M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tanks are being shipped to Australia under a US foreign military sale program.
July 04 2025
Indonesian pilot completes flight in South Korean KF-21 aircraft
An Indonesian Air Force pilot has flown front seat in a KF-21 Boramae prototype fighter aircraft during a recent test in South Korea.
July 04 2025
Boeing tapped for US$2.8bn US Space Force strategic satellite comms contract
Boeing has been awarded a US$2.8 billion (approximately AU$4.2 billion) contract to enhance the United States’ space-based nuclear command and control infrastructure...
July 04 2025
Australia, India sign agreement to enhance undersea surveillance technology
Defence has signed its first science and technology project arrangement with India to enhance undersea surveillance technology.
July 04 2025
Daily deflections: Prime Minister Albanese under increasing pressure to lift defence spending
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under increasing pressure to lift Australia’s percentage of GDP defence spending, with major media networks now...
July 03 2025
Huntington Ingalls Industries launches latest Virginia Class submarine
Huntington Ingalls Industries has confirmed that the Arkansas, a Virginia Class nuclear-powered attack submarine, has been successfully launched into the James River from its...
July 03 2025
New Zealand Army cadets selected for officer training at Royal Military College - Duntroon
A pair of New Zealand Army Officer Cadets have been selected to undertake officer training at the Australian Royal Military College in Duntroon, Canberra.
July 03 2025
Australia to acquire $2.12bn in AIM-120 missiles for air defence, aerial strike
The federal government has announced it is investing up to $2.12 billion in additional stocks of advanced medium-range missiles to strengthen the Australian Defence...
July 03 2025
Harrier flight ops data posted online in new War Thunder leak
Gamers have once again proved they will go to any length to win an argument, especially when it comes to proving someone wrong on the War Thunder forums.
July 03 2025
US streamlines environmental policy procedures to boost defence industrial base
The US government has announced it will streamline environmental policy procedures to expand the US defence industrial base faster.
July 02 2025
Stretching AUKUS’ wings: The growing case for an AUKUS strike loyal wingman
The success of the B-2 raids on Iran has sharpened the case for a jointly developed AUKUS loyal wingman UCAV, giving allies a cost-effective, sovereign long-range strike...
July 02 2025
SIG Sauer achieves 100m round production of 6.8mm ammunition
US defence manufacturer SIG Sauer has announced it has achieved 100 million 6.8mm round annual capacity at its Jacksonville facilities in Arkansas in the United States.
July 02 2025
United States, India discuss defence sales, shared priorities, defence cooperation
The United States and India have discussed a 10-year cooperation framework, defence sales and shared priorities at a meeting of the two countries.
July 02 2025
Russia ordered to make reparations for Flight MH17, killing 298 passengers
The Australian government has called on Russia to make reparations for the downing of Flight MH17, following the International Civil Aviation Organization Council ordering...
July 02 2025
Joint statement: Quad representatives cast further blame on China, North Korea, Myanmar
Quad representatives have released yet another statement laying blame at the actions of the People’s Republic of China, North Korea and Myanmar.
July 02 2025
RTX, Shield AI partner on enhanced mission autonomy systems
Global aerospace and defence giant RTX has announced a new partnership with leading artificial intelligence company Shield AI to accelerate the development of autonomous...
July 02 2025
VC recipient urges young Defence members to ‘take a risk’ on property investment
Mark Donaldson VC has urged young soldiers, sailors and aviators to consider property investment early in their careers to set themselves up for financial success, reflecting...
July 01 2025
archTIS secures $7.5m to accelerate US expansion and defence-focused innovation
Australian cyber security company archTIS Limited has secured firm commitments to raise $7.5 million through a heavily supported share placement to both new and existing...
July 01 2025
HMAS Arafura marks shipbuilding milestone, say Civmec, Luerssen Australia
Civmec and Luerssen Australia have congratulated the Royal Australian Navy on the commissioning of HMAS Arafura and delivery of the vessel by staff and contractors.
July 01 2025