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Better the devil you know? Post-civil war Syria raises serious questions
In a stunning turn of events, infamous Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has been overthrown by a loose coalition of rebel groups backed by various...
December 11 2024
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SpaceX contacted Australian Space Agency for Starship recovery, according to FOI details
SpaceX did contact the Space Agency in July to seek permission to land and recover Starship off Australia’s coast, new emails released under freedom of information laws...
December 11 2024
ADF steps up cargo flights and support to Antarctica under Operation Southern Discovery
The Australian Defence Force is stepping up cargo flights and support to Antarctica under Operation Southern Discovery.
December 11 2024
Australian-manufactured NSM launcher completes test firing
The first Australian-manufactured launcher for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) capability has successfully completed blast test vehicle firing, according to Norwegian...
December 11 2024
5th and 7th Battalions relinked under northern Australia restructure
The 5th and 7th Battalions of the Royal Australian Regiment have been relinked during a parade at Robertson Barracks on 3 December.
December 11 2024
New fuel quality control centre opened at RAAF Base Edinburgh
A new fuel quality control centre has been officially opened by the Royal Australian Air Force at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia.
December 10 2024
Economic outlook finally identifies long-standing structural issues but glosses over national security impacts
Australia’s prolonged economic slump highlights deep-rooted structural flaws worsened by poor policy making. Yet, we’ve largely overlooked the pressing national...
December 10 2024
New Zealand Defence Force reviews navy sea boat designs at Sentinel Boats
A New Zealand Defence Force delegation has toured workshops at Sentinel Boats’ Tasmanian headquarters in Hobart.
December 10 2024
Nauru-Australia Treaty signed to strengthen bilateral ties, improve security
Australia and Nauru have signed the Nauru-Australia Treaty to strengthen bilateral ties and Nauru’s long-term economic resilience and security.
December 10 2024
A new era for Australian naval firepower: Successful Tomahawk launch for RAN
Australia has joined an exclusive club following the successful firing of a Tomahawk cruise missile by HMAS Brisbane, a major milestone for the future firepower of the Royal...
December 10 2024
Downer completes major airfield upgrades at RAAF Base Williamtown
Major upgrades of RAAF Base Williamtown are now complete, supporting Australia’s Defence air power capabilities and delivering a boost to tourism in the NSW Hunter...
December 09 2024
Thales accused of delaying approval to restore culturally significant military site
French defence contractor Thales has been accused of holding up restoration processes in NSW to save a culturally significant military site.
December 09 2024
18 ways to leave your lover: A big tech view of the Pentagon
Opinion: Long captured by a select group of the “in group”, the Western world’s defence and national security ecosystem has seen a costly consolidation of...
December 09 2024
Australia, Singapore commit to focus on digital collaboration, food and energy security
Australian and Singapore government officials have announced their intention to cooperate on food and energy security, as well as digital collaboration.
December 09 2024
ADF personnel have joined US, Japanese troops for Exercise Yama Sakura 87
Around 300 Australian Defence Force personnel have joined troops from Japan and the United States as participants in Exercise Yama Sakura 87 for the second consecutive year.
December 09 2024
Babcock, PteroDynamics sign agreement to collaborate on UAS
Defence prime Babcock Australasia has signed a memorandum of understanding with US-based autonomous aircraft pioneer PteroDynamics to explore unmanned aerial system (UAS)...
December 09 2024
US announces US$988m security assistance package for Ukraine
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III has announced nearly US$1 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine.
December 09 2024
Raytheon secures US$590m contract for Next-Gen Jammer Mid-Band
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a US$590 million (AU$914.2 million) follow-on production contract for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band system for E/A-18G Growler...
December 06 2024
Salus Ventures launches Strategic Advisor Program
A former director-general of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service and a former US ambassador are among the appointees.
December 06 2024
Australian virtual reality tech gets thumbs up from Ukrainian tactical medical trainers
Ukrainian medical trainers have given Australian mixed reality technology the green light as a viable training tool for aeromedical evacuation medics.
December 06 2024