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RAN MH-60R Romeo helicopters officially pass decade of service
The Royal Australian Navy’s fleet of MH-60R Romeo helicopters has officially passed 10 years of service in a major milestone of Navy aviation...
July 16 2025
Babcock International signs letter of intent with Indonesia to develop maritime, defence industry
Defence company Babcock International Group has signed a letter of intent with the government of Indonesia to support the country’s defence and maritime industry.
July 16 2025
Defence announces purpose-built space workforce for Australian Defence Force
Defence has announced it will soon begin targeted recruitment for a purpose-built space workforce for the Australian Defence Force.
July 15 2025
SouthPAN achieves success in final review before testing
Lockheed Martin has completed the critical design review of SouthPAN, the last major hurdle it needed to clear before testing can begin.
July 15 2025
Building sovereign capability demands a break from ‘business as usual’ for both Defence and industry
Opinion: Australia must urgently shift to a whole-of-nation approach that prioritises trust, collaboration and action to build a sovereign Defence industry capable of meeting...
July 15 2025
Australian terrorist cell declares future attacks on defence industry workers
An Australian terrorist cell has declared it will conduct further attacks on defence industry personnel after claiming responsibility for a recent vandalism and arson attack...
July 15 2025
Minderoo announces US$5m funding to revitalise Ukraine’s agricultural sector
Dr Andrew Forrest’s Minderoo Foundation has announced more than US$5 million in funding to help revitalise Ukraine’s agricultural sector.
July 15 2025
US DOD announces plans to support, reform and deregulate drone production
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced the US government will rescind policies hindering production and access to drone technology.
July 15 2025
Defence supporting Optus to launch low-Earth orbit satellite in 2028
Defence has announced it will support Australia’s sovereign space industry with a partnership to develop and launch a low-Earth orbit satellite in 2028.
July 15 2025
Australian Army adapting to littoral and maintaining precision strike, says Chief of Army
The first Australian precision strike missile fired from the first Australian HIMARS is a distinct highlight from Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, according to Chief of Army...
July 15 2025
Norway to acquire HH-60W helicopters, equipment under US$2.6bn FMS
The government of Norway will acquire HH-60W helicopters and equipment under a possible US$2.6 billion foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
July 15 2025
Lebanon to acquire A-29 Super Tucano equipment, support under US FMS
Lebanon will acquire equipment and sustainment for A-29 Super Tucano aircraft under a US$100 million foreign military sale (FMS) approved by the US State Department.
July 15 2025
Japan’s strategic integration of dual-use technology in national defence
Opinion: Japan is leveraging dual-use technologies to boost defence and innovation, creating strategic opportunities for Australian SMEs, if they engage with the right...
July 14 2025
Albanese quizzed over defence spending, Taiwan commitment during China visit
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been grilled over the nation’s defence spending and whether it would commit to fight with the USA for the defence of...
July 14 2025
Belgium retiring NH90 helicopters due to maintenance costs, ‘bad purchase’
Belgium has announced it will retire its last four NH90 tactical transport helicopters later this year, inciting maintenance costs and unsuitability.
July 14 2025
ADF begins deploying RQ-21 drones for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025
The Australian Defence Force has deployed drones such as RQ-21 Integrator tactical uncrewed aerial systems for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
July 14 2025
DroneShield announces expansion of research and development, manufacturing space
Sydney counter-drone developer DroneShield has announced it will commit $13 million towards research and development, as well as manufacturing capacity expansion.
July 14 2025
Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 officially launched aboard HMAS Adelaide
Australia has officially launched the country’s largest bilateral military exercise, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, with opening ceremony on board Canberra Class landing...
July 14 2025
Risk report: Australia’s defence plan headed for strategic failure without radical reform
Australian defence preparedness is likely headed towards a disastrous strategic failure amid a looming global conflict, according to a newly published risk report.
July 11 2025
Albanese travelling to People’s Republic of China for annual leaders’ meeting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to the People’s Republic of China this weekend for the annual leaders’ meeting, at the invitation of PRC Premier Li...
July 11 2025