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Australia, United Kingdom and United States announce plans to remove export controls
May 01 2024
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have proposed changes to national exemptions to remove export controls between AUKUS partners, in...
We know what’s in, but what’s out? Assessing the reprioritisations and the ‘cuts’ of the IIP and NDS (Part 4)
In the era of information-driven conflict, linking together the system of systems that the modern defence apparatus has become is as important as kinetic effectors, something...
May 01 2024
Australia, Poland pledge closer ties for military, defence industry cooperation
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles has pledged to maintain the close and personal relationship between Australia and Poland.
April 30 2024
RAAF welcomes back No. 80 Squadron in official reformation ceremony
The Royal Australian Air Force has officially welcomed No. 80 Squadron back into service during a joint reformation ceremony in the United States.
April 30 2024
With NDS and IIP out of the way, we’re still no closer to understanding what is meant by ‘Impactful Projection’
It is the cause du jour for Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles: “Impactful Projection”. But despite the release of the National Defence...
April 30 2024
Royal Navy warships to carry DragonFire laser weapons by 2027
The United Kingdom has announced plans to install a newly developed DragonFire laser system on Royal Navy warships by 2027.
April 30 2024
US assistance package to Ukraine acknowledges Russian gains
The US government has announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine as officials fear territorial gains made by Russian military forces in the war-torn country.
April 30 2024
Critical worker shortage menaces nuclear-powered submarine workforce
Australia is facing a 75,000-worker shortage in four critical trades, placing alarming pressure on Australia’s submarine industry, according to freedom of information...
April 29 2024
US defence start-up announces Bullfrog robotic gun to counter emerging drone threat
Texas-based defence technology start-up Allen Control Systems (ACS) has announced a new Bullfrog robotic gun to counter the threat of Chinese drone manufacturing dominance.
April 29 2024
Poland reaffirms multi-rocket launcher supply chain with Hanwha
Polish leaders have met with representatives from South Korean defence prime Hanwha Group following the signing of a $1.6 billion second executive contract for Chunmoo...
April 29 2024
Not so certain, SURTASS: Defence reviews naval sonar purchase among undersea options
The Australian government is reviewing its possible acquisition of the Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Expeditionary (SURTASS-E) previously approved by the US State...
April 29 2024
We know what’s in, but what’s out? Assessing the reprioritisations and the ‘cuts’ of the IIP and NDS (Part 3)
In a major departure from traditional Australian air power, both the National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program have called on the Royal Australian Air Force...
April 29 2024
Singapore, Australia begin airdrop and parachute operations
The Australian Defence Force has announced the start of airdrop and parachute operations with the Republic of Singapore Air Force.
April 29 2024
New assistance package announced during ministerial visit to Ukraine
The Australian federal government has announced a new $100 million assistance package for Ukraine as Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles visits the country to witness the...
April 29 2024
8 Challenger 3 MBT prototypes roll off production line
Eight units of the British Army’s future Challenger 3 main battle tanks have been completed by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land, with a total of 148 of the tanks to be...
April 26 2024
US inks nearly $2bn in guided missile deals with Poland, the Netherlands
The United States’ Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved nearly $2 billion in guided missiles sales for their two NATO partners.
April 26 2024
KBR secures $130m RAN contract
KBR has been appointed as the capability life cycle manager for the Royal Australian Navy’s amphibious and replenishment ships at Garden Island.
April 26 2024
We know what’s in, but what’s out? Assessing the reprioritisations and the ‘cuts’ of the IIP and NDS (Part 2)
Navy has undoubtedly been the biggest beneficiary of Australia’s shifting defence and national security policy over the last few years, with the 2024 National Defence...
April 26 2024
WA’s Australian Marine Complex celebrates 21 years
DevelopmentWA’s Australian Marine Complex has celebrated 21 year of operation, supporting the marine, defence and resources industries.
April 24 2024
Shadow home affairs minister calls on Australia to learn lessons of the past to face the future
Senator James Paterson, shadow minister for home affairs and cyber security, has used his Anzac Oration to the Robert Menzies Institute to call on Australian policymakers and...
April 24 2024