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Invenio, Markforged begin distribution partnership
April 19 2024
Invenio 3D and Markforged have entered into a strategic partnership to grow additive manufacturing in Australia, with Invenio becoming a local distrib...
54 new Defence homes announced near Osborne
Australian Defence Force members will have greater access to housing following the announcement of 54 new Defence homes in Angle Park.
April 19 2024
Bringing together partners: Defence technology and innovation cooperation between Australia–Japan–US
Opinion: Bringing together “like-minded” nations across the Indo-Pacific is essential security across the region. Nowhere is this clearer than in the relationship...
April 19 2024
3 Australian officers posted to US Virginia Class submarines
The Royal Australian Navy officers completed the US Navy’s 15-month nuclear submarine training program and will now be assigned to Virginia Class submarines based at...
April 19 2024
US confirms $240m in military sales to Iraq, Saudi Arabia
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved the sale of C-172 and AC/RC-208 aircraft contractor logistics support and training to Iraq, and multifunctional...
April 18 2024
Fujitsu announces new cyber security consulting division
IT giant Fujitsu launches trans-Tasman Fujitsu cyber security services consulting team.
April 18 2024
Enabling, force-multiplying capabilities: The glue holding the ‘integrated, focused force’ together
The modern era of warfare requires increasingly complex “enabling” capabilities that serve as the “connective tissues”, allowing the Australian...
April 18 2024
Australia deploys police, Defence personnel to support Solomon Islands election
Australia has helped the Solomon Islands conduct their historic national, provincial, and Honiara City Council elections with the deployment of election observers, police,...
April 18 2024
New fund looks to invest $1bn into Australian defence industry
Periscope Capital Partners, launched 18 April, aims to invest $1 billion of Australian private capital into defence industry over the coming decade, supporting the pipeline...
April 18 2024
Ghost Shark to deliver a sovereign, autonomous undersea capability under ASCA Mission 0
Anduril Australia’s autonomous undersea capability Ghost Shark will become Mission 0 for the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA), providing the Royal...
April 18 2024
Australia must remain partner of choice in the Pacific, National Defence Strategy outlines
The Commonwealth will invest in deeper security relationships with Pacific nations, including enhancing the maritime capability of neighbouring Pacific Island nations, to...
April 17 2024
US, Japan, Philippines begin ‘new trilateral chapter’
The three nations met in the United States to begin a “new trilateral chapter” between them, supporting prosperity and security in the Indo-Pacific and expressing...
April 17 2024
Diversity, wellbeing key to Defence recruitment: NDS highlights
Australia must promote diversity and wellbeing in the ADF to overcome its “crisis” 4,400 personnel shortage, the National Defence Strategy has highlighted.
April 17 2024
Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy MP and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles MP on board HMAS Canberra at Fleet Base East, Sydney, New South Wales (Source: Defence)
Shifting sands: National Defence Strategy, Integrated Investment Program to reprioritise funding towards quick capability
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has formally launched the Albanese government’s National Defence Strategy and a new Integrated Investment...
April 17 2024
‘Strategy of Denial’ at the heart of National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has released the long-awaited National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program emphasising a...
April 17 2024
EOS showcases capability at US Army’s Project Convergence Capstone 4
EOS Defense Systems USA, the American subsidiary of ASX-listed defence and technology provider EOS, showcased its R600 Remote Weapon Station against uncrewed aerial...
April 16 2024
Iran’s failed attack highlights Australian weaknesses
Opinion: Contemporary conflict continues to evolve at an ever-accelerating pace. Keeping up with these changes and the doctrines that support the conduct of tactical and...
April 16 2024
Iranian strikes on Israel reinforce the need for Australia to take dangers of the ‘new world’ seriously
The past weekend has been a wake-up call for anyone but those watching closely. Iran’s barrage of suicide drones and cruise missiles against Israel despite a lacklustre...
April 15 2024
Boeing secures $139.5m contract to upgrade RAAF Poseidons
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has announced a AU$139.5 million contract with Boeing Defence Australia to upgrade the software, systems, and sensors of the Royal...
April 15 2024
Saab Australia trains ADF personnel in the deployment of new mobile field hospital capability
Saab Australia recently invited Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel to take part in field hospital training as part of the JP2060 Phase 3 deployable health capability...
April 13 2024