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Epic backflip: Government releases ‘new look’ 9102 program RFI
The Australian government has formally released a new request for information for the previously “scrapped” JP9102 under a...
June 27 2025
Australia grants patents for light-bending camouflage, laser scattering technology
Australia has granted patents for new light-bending camouflage technology and laser scattering technology produced by Canadian defence company HyperStealth Biotechnology...
June 26 2025
Matthew Gibson takes the helm as CEO at Australian Missile Corporation
Matthew Gibson has been appointed as the new chief executive at the Australian Missile Corporation (AMC), starting 1 July this year.
June 26 2025
Civmec to acquire Luerssen Australia in $20m deal, strengthening sovereign naval shipbuilding
Civmec Limited has announced it will acquire Luerssen Australia for $20 million in a move set to strengthen Australia’s sovereign shipbuilding capability and...
June 26 2025
So hot right now: Australia’s sovereignty and the debate around why it is in vogue
Australia’s sovereignty, while often politicised as an all-or-nothing concept, is best understood as the nation’s democratic ability to make autonomous strategic...
June 26 2025
BAE celebrates opening of new Glasgow shipbuilding facility
Scotland’s proud naval shipbuilding legacy has taken a bold step into the future with the official opening of the state-of-the-art Janet Harvey Hall at BAE...
June 26 2025
DPM confirms deepened Australian ties with NATO, strengthens sanctions on Russia
Australia is stepping up its cooperation with NATO and intensifying efforts to support Ukraine and hold Russia to account for its ongoing war of aggression, the Albanese...
June 26 2025
ADF personnel assist during civilian departure flight from Israel
Australian Defence Force personnel have assisted a departure flight from Israel with 119 Australians and their family members onboard.
June 26 2025
US Missile Defense Agency, Northrop Grumman put missile defence capabilities to the test
Northrop Grumman has successfully launched a next-generation, threat-representative target for the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA), marking a significant milestone in the...
June 26 2025
A new reality – the 9/11 impact of the Ukrainian drone attack against Russia
Opinion: The 1 June 2025 FPV drone attack on a Russian airbase – mirroring the strategic shock of 9/11 – should prompt an urgent overhaul of global military...
June 25 2025
Largest single order: DroneShield secures $61.6m military contract in Europe
Sydney counter-drone developer DroneShield has announced its largest single order in the company’s history under a $61.6 million European military contract.
June 25 2025
UK confirms purchase of 12 F-35A fighters to carry nuclear weapons
The United Kingdom has confirmed it will purchase 12 new F-35A fighter jets to carry nuclear and conventional weapons.
June 25 2025
Indian and Chinese officials meet in Beijing to de-escalate border conflicts
Indian and Chinese officials have met in Beijing to de-escalate border conflicts between the two countries.
June 25 2025
New Zealand announces request to replace garrison, training support truck fleet
The New Zealand government has announced it will replace the Mercedes-Benz Unimog trucks in its domestic Garrison and Training Support vehicle fleet.
June 25 2025
Commonwealth Bank to partner Australian Defence Industry Awards 2025
Defence Connect is pleased to announce that the Commonwealth Bank of Australia will partner the upcoming Australian Defence Industry Awards.
June 24 2025
After action report: Assessing some of the key takeaways of Trump’s Iran strike
In many ways, the decisive step taken by US President Donald Trump to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities has put many critics to bed, and in others, it has raised other...
June 24 2025
ADF must uphold its values through to discharge, Flinders Uni study finds
The Australian Defence Force prides itself on values such as loyalty, respect and teamwork, but these principles must extend beyond active service to how personnel are...
June 24 2025
Halliday Engineering, Chief Fluid Systems sign collaboration agreement
Marine engineering firm Halliday Engineering has formalised its partnership with specialist defence company Chief Fluid Systems.
June 24 2025
Australian Army brings trench warfare tactics home from Ukraine conflict
The Australian Army has reintroduced trench system training using lessons learnt during the Ukraine–Russia war.
June 24 2025
No warning given: Albanese grilled over communication break with US strikes on Iran
Australian political leadership has been grilled on a possible communication breakdown with the nation’s closest ally, after the US struck Iran over the weekend.
June 23 2025