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From aye, aye to AI: Why military judgement still matters
Opinion: Air Marshal (Ret’d) John Harvey AM asks a critical question as militaries around the world accelerate their adoption of artificial...
June 29 2026
Australian Defence Industry Accelerator Summit 2026: Everything SMEs need to know about financing and supply chain access
The inaugural Australian Defence Industry Accelerator Summit will equip small and medium-sized enterprises with the practical tools, financial pathways and industry...
June 29 2026
UK Royal Marines Commando set for next-gen high-speed craft, drones as part of DIP
The UK Defence Secretary has redirected the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) towards more immediate operational needs, prioritising the rapid delivery of modern equipment to...
June 29 2026
Active cyber threats to Australia’s critical infrastructure, warns ASIO boss
ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess’ Annual Threat Assessment outlines chilling nation-state efforts to “cripple” vital national infrastructure.
June 29 2026
RAAF air warfare personnel train alongside US B-2 Spirit bomber at RAAF Base Amberley
RAAF Air Warfare Instructor Course personnel have trained alongside US Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers as part of Exercise Diamond Storm.
June 29 2026
The complicated dynamics of peace deals: US and Iran
As the history of most conflicts goes, peace deals, finalising wars and coming to common ground between fighting nations are long, drawn-out processes. All too often, these...
June 27 2026
US awards Lockheed Martin $35bn contract for missile interceptors
The United States has awarded Lockheed Martin with a $35 billion contract for the accelerated production of missile interceptors.
June 26 2026
US approves US$250m training package to support Australia’s Super Hornet, Growler fleets
The United States has approved a potential foreign military sale to Australia valued at approximately US$250 million ($362.3 million), covering training and associated...
June 26 2026
Defence Delivery Agency will bring significant reform, not past mistakes, pledges Conroy
Australian Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has pledged that the upcoming Defence Delivery Agency will promote significant reform for defence procurement, without...
June 26 2026
100th Boxer mechanised infantry vehicle delivered to UK Ministry of Defence
Team Boxer UK has announced the delivery of the 100th Boxer mechanised infantry vehicle to the UK Ministry of Defence.
June 26 2026
US Space Force taps Boeing for US$2bn to expand secure military comms capability
The United States Space Force has selected Boeing to progress the next phase of a major communications program designed to enhance and extend secure military connectivity for...
June 26 2026
Beyond experimentation: MQ-28 Ghost Bat spreads its wings on the world stage at Valiant Shield 2026
It’s fair to say that the MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft has been kicking some goals lately.
June 26 2026
QinetiQ confirms additive manufacturing for Royal Navy submarine maintenance
British defence technology company QinetiQ has announced it will use additive manufacturing to support the rapid maintenance of the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet through a...
June 26 2026
AUKUS, defence industry targeted by foreign adversaries, says ASIO boss
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) boss Mike Burgess has confirmed new espionage and anarchy threats to the defence industry and Australia’s participation...
June 26 2026
It can be done: Germany cans Hunter equivalent, so can we at least inject urgency and teeth?
Overnight, the German military has announced the cancellation of its €18 billion ($29.6 billion) next-generation F126 class of specialist anti-submarine frigates due to a...
June 25 2026
Australia joins largest international maritime exercise in Hawaii
Australian Defence Force personnel have touched down in Hawaii for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 26, the largest international naval exercise.
June 25 2026
WA announces data science, artificial intelligence training program with industry, UK’s Faculty
The Western Australian government has announced a new training program in artificial intelligence and data science under a partnership with industry and UK technology company...
June 24 2026
Australia and New Zealand team up on naval exercise in the Pacific
Australia and New Zealand have teamed up on a naval strengthening operation in the South Pacific Ocean.
June 24 2026
Writing cheques our body can’t cash: Middle powers fall behind on ‘stabilising’ ambitions, capabilities
When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared to the World Economic Forum that “middle powers” collectively need to lift their game to act in the interest of the...
June 24 2026
AI is ‘rapidly transforming’ cyber security risk, Five Eyes agencies warn
Representatives of the leading Five Eyes cyber security agencies have warned that governments and businesses need to act swiftly if they wish to remain ahead of the looming...
June 24 2026