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Boeing Defence Australia signs on as employee partner with The Heights Technical College
Boeing Defence Australia has signed on as an employee partner with The Heights Technical College, according to a South Australian government...
June 23 2025
Made the move: HighCom celebrates successful recommissioning in USA
Defence company HighCom Limited has celebrated the successful recommissioning of its ultra-high isostatic pressure consolidation technology in the United States.
June 23 2025
Compare the pair: Australia’s 1987 force v the DSR force
As the global geopolitical and strategic environment continues to devolve, becoming increasingly unpredictable and dangerous, maybe it is time to thoroughly compare where we...
June 23 2025
F-35 maintenance equipment ready for RAAF Base Williamtown technicians
An F135 engine maintenance and borescope trainer and a first-stage blade blend trainer have arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown earlier this year to assist in F-35A maintenance...
June 23 2025
France announces successful test launch of new air-to-air missile
France has announced the successful launch of a next-generation multi-mission air-to-air missile from a Rafale fighter jet.
June 23 2025
RAAF Globemasters arrive in Dubai for Iran evacuations
A pair of RAAF C-17 Globemasters has reportedly landed in Dubai to repatriate Australians from Iran and Israel.
June 23 2025
WA government travels to UK for defence industry, AUKUS submarine talks
Western Australian government leaders are travelling to the United Kingdom to attend strategic talks to strengthen the WA defence sector, AUKUS ties and opportunities for...
June 23 2025
NSW announces greater national parks access for veterans
Veterans will have greater and now free access to national parks in NSW under a free vehicle access plan for all Commonwealth Veteran Card holders.
June 20 2025
Ambassador Sinodinos appointed chair of United States Studies Centre
Former Australian ambassador to the United States, Arthur Sinodinos, has been appointed as the next chair of the United States Studies Centre.
June 20 2025
Australia suspends embassy in Iran, moves officials out of country
The Australian government has directed the departure of all Australian officials and dependents and suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran.
June 20 2025
Exclusive: ARES announces anti-drone ammunition for Australian Defence Force pitch
Australia could soon supply anti-drone bullets to NATO and AUKUS allies, according to Australian specialist ammunition manufacturer ARES Armaments Australia.
June 20 2025
Australia’s Defence spending has shades of Oliver Twist
Opinion: Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Philip Pyke OAM warns that amid rising threats, the Albanese government’s defence underinvestment leaves Australia vulnerable,...
June 19 2025
General Atomics Avenger demonstrates lethality with missile kill
In a major milestone for unmanned combat aviation, US defence contractor General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc has successfully demonstrated a simulated autonomous shoot...
June 19 2025
Sikorsky, CAE deliver magnetic anomaly detection capability to RAN Romeo helicopters
In a significant boost to Australia’s undersea warfare capabilities, Sikorsky and global training and simulation leader CAE are partnering to equip Royal Australian...
June 19 2025
MQ-28 Ghost Bats to team up with Super Hornets, F-35 aircraft this year
MQ-28 Ghost Bat aircraft will undertake teaming trials with F/A-18F Super Hornet and F-35 Lightning aircraft later this year.
June 19 2025
Special envoy for defence tours remote air basing assets in North Kimberley
Australia’s defence envoy has announced interest in a possible revitalisation of retired air base assets in Western Australia’s North Kimberley region.
June 19 2025
Australia imposes targeted sanctions on 60 Russian shadow fleet ships
The Australian government has imposed targeted sanctions on 60 vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet of ships used to circumvent international sanctions and sustain...
June 19 2025
archTIS expands global defence reach under UK contract win
ArchTIS Limited has announced intentions to expand its global defence footprint under a recent United Kingdom contract win.
June 18 2025
Cancelled Trump meeting a relief to PM Albanese, but bad news for Australian security
Opinion: Donald Trump’s cancelled meeting has spared Anthony Albanese a politically awkward encounter, but cost Australia a key chance to advance AUKUS, strengthen US...
June 18 2025
Australia pushes for security and defence partnership with European Union
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has begun negotiations on a security and defence partnership with the European Union.
June 18 2025