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US military moves to include ‘right to repair’ clause in new, existing contracts
US officials have called for greater power for the military to conduct repairs on its own equipment under a potentially widespread “right to...
June 13 2025
Combat engineering vehicles put through their paces at Puckapunyal
Australian sappers have had the opportunity to operate newly delivered combat engineering vehicles at the Puckapunyal Military Area.
June 13 2025
South Korea announces development of L-SAM-II system to intercept ballistic missiles
South Korean defence prime Hanwha Aerospace has confirmed it will develop a prototype high-altitude surface-to-air missile system capable of shooting down ballistic...
June 12 2025
What do we need? PM reinforces platforms defend the nation, not arbitrary figures, so why have we gone backwards?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has responded to growing questions about the nation’s defence spending, reinforcing his belief that platforms and capabilities defend...
June 12 2025
Saab, Helsing announce artificial intelligence integration into Gripen E fighter jet
Swedish aerospace and defence company Saab has announced the successful completion of the first three flights integrating artificial intelligence into a Gripen E fighter...
June 12 2025
Australia, Papua New Guinea commence negotiations on bilateral defence treaty
Australia and Papua New Guinea have begun formal negotiations on a bilateral defence treaty.
June 12 2025
US urges Australia to stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with Israel
Australia has been urged to reverse course and stand “shoulder to shoulder with Israel” after announcing international sanctions against Israeli ministers.
June 12 2025
Aligning with America First: Calls for calm as US confirms review of AUKUS trilateral pact
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has assured the Australian public that the US is “well within its remit” to review the conditions of the AUKUS trilateral...
June 12 2025
China deploys aircraft carriers Liaoning, Shandong to western Pacific training exercises
The People’s Republic of China has announced intentions to send the aircraft carriers Liaoning and Shandong for training exercises in the western Pacific.
June 11 2025
How to break a nation – without firing a shot
As the old saying goes, “there is more than one way to skin a cat” and breaking a nation like Australia, while difficult, isn’t impossible and doing it...
June 11 2025
Aquaterro to supply multi-threat body armour for Northern Territory Police Force
Aquaterro Australia will supply integrated, multi-threat body armour systems to the Northern Territory Police Force under an NT Police body armour contract.
June 11 2025
FN Herstal announces debut of new lightweight crew-served weapon system
International firearms manufacturer FN Herstal has announced it will debut a new lightweight variant of its .50 calibre crew-served weapon system in France this month.
June 11 2025
Aurora Labs announces Defence Industry Development Grant to scale gas turbine production
Western Australian metal additive manufacturing company Aurora Labs has announced engagement in a Defence Industry Development Grant under the Sovereign Industrial Priorities...
June 11 2025
Operation Gateway: RAAF P-8A Poseidon aircraft conduct surveillance from Malaysia
Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft have conducted surveillance missions from the north-west coast of Malaysia under Operation Gateway.
June 11 2025
Santec Group announces acquisition of Melbourne laser developer MOG Laboratories
Melbourne-based laser and optical instruments developer MOG Laboratories will be acquired by international photonics company Santec Corporation under a newly announced...
June 11 2025
Deterrence and the 2024 National Defence Strategy – what else is missing?
Opinion: The 2024 National Defence Strategy marks a significant shift in aligning Australia’s defence posture with a more contested strategic environment, centred on a...
June 10 2025
Australian Defence Force personnel recognised in King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List
Australian Defence Force personnel have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List.
June 10 2025
Hell’n Pelican II bomber returns to Papua New Guinea in historic milestone
American Douglas A-20 Havoc light bomber Hell’n Pelican II has returned to Papua New Guinea, decades after crash-landing there during World War II.
June 10 2025
Hanwha Group welcomes US clearance to increase equity stake in Austal Limited
South Korean defence prime Hanwha Group has welcomed US regulatory clearance to increase its current 9.9 per cent equity position in defence shipbuilder Austal Limited to a...
June 10 2025
Outrage online as former CDF touted as Australia’s ambassador to Belgium
Public outrage has surged online after former Australian Defence Force chief Angus Campbell was formally introduced as Australia’s ambassador to Belgium, the European...
June 10 2025