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Allied nations must support ‘more transactional, feared’ US Trump administration
Countries should use the new Trump administration as a directed weapon against international dictatorships, according to US policy experts speaking...
December 02 2024
US DOD reveals first-ever vision statement for south-east Asia
Continued exercises, training, capacity building, and mitigation of climate change are key planks in the United States’ relationship with ASEAN nations – but will...
December 02 2024
RAAF tanker transport aircraft completes longest, non-stop flight on record
The Royal Australian Air Force has completed its longest, non-stop flight on record with a KC-30A multi-role tanker transport aircraft travelling from Australia to Spain.
December 02 2024
Defence announces Wiradjuri dual base names for RAAF Base Wagga and Blamey Barracks
Defence has announced the dual base names of Yalbiligi Ngurang for RAAF Base Wagga and Gabuga for Blamey Barracks (Kapooka) to recognise Wiradjuri country.
December 02 2024
New Lockheed Martin Australia, NZ chief officially takes the wheel
Lockheed Martin has announced that Air Vice-Marshal (Ret’d) Steven “Zed” Roberton DSC, AM has officially assumed the role of chief executive for Australia...
December 01 2024
AIM Defence names new leaders to spearhead Canadian, international expansion
Melbourne-based Australian tactical, high-power laser manufacturer AIM Defence has announced two new appointments and its international expansion, with the opening of a...
November 29 2024
Playing to our strengths, creating new opportunities and mobilising our national industrial base
With the potential for regional and global conflict seeming to increase almost by the hour, it has never been more important to mobilise Australia’s industrial base to...
November 29 2024
Japan pre-approves possible Mogami Class destroyer transfer to Australia
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has announced approval for the overseas transfer of Mogami Class destroyers if the ships are selected under Australia’s next-generation...
November 29 2024
RAAF conducts Growler jet landings using Mobile Aircraft Arrestor System in Queensland
The Royal Australian Air Force is rolling out Mobile Aircraft Arrestor Systems across Australia to help facilitate emergency and fast jet aircraft landings.
November 29 2024
Workers’ union applauds return to Future Made in Australia approach for domestic manufacturing
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union has welcomed the Senate’s passage of the Future Made in Australia legislation as a demonstration of the government...
November 29 2024
Canada, Australia commit to collaborative research, development to counter advanced, hypersonic missiles
Canada and Australia have committed to collaborative research and development to counter advanced missiles and hypersonic weapons.
November 29 2024
RAAF P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft deployed to South China Sea under Operation Gateway
Defence has deployed two Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to conduct patrols in the North Indian Ocean and South China Sea under Operation...
November 29 2024
DroneShield makes high-profile appointments of defence, government strategists
Australian counter-drone defence solution provider DroneShield has made several high-profile appointments of defence and government strategists.
November 29 2024
Food security and the intersection with national security drives development of green paper
Opinion: Australia’s status as a net food exporter has led many to assume the nation is immune to food security risks, necessitating a strategic rethink about food...
November 28 2024
Government codifies rules on armed conflict decision making
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has confirmed that the Australian government has codified the practices to occur in the event of a decision to...
November 28 2024
Lebanon and Israel agree to ceasefire and withdrawal of armed forces
Lebanon and Israel have officially ended more than a year of hostilities in the Middle East with a ceasefire announced.
November 28 2024
Cohort plc announces plans to reinforce EM Solutions with research, market insights
EM Solutions’ leadership team will remain in place after being acquired by independent technology group Cohort plc.
November 28 2024
Lockheed ‘hopeful’ JP 9102 could return after surprise axing
Lockheed Martin’s most senior space leader in Australia has said his company is “hopeful” JP 9102 contracts could return after its surprise axing earlier...
November 28 2024
McGowan tours body armour manufacturing facilities at Aquaterro
Former Western Australian premier Mark McGowan has toured the facilities of tactical gear supplier Aquaterro.
November 28 2024
New Abrams main battle tanks rolled out to 3rd Brigade troops
The first of the newly acquired M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 (system enhanced program v3) main battle tanks have been rolled out to 3rd Brigade troops in Townsville.
November 28 2024
