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New Defence Families roundtable established to boost support for ADF personnel and families
A new forum dedicated to improving housing support and wellbeing for Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families has been established...
July 11 2025
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Netherlands MOD purchases 8 V-BAT systems for reconnaissance, surveillance
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems to enhance maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations for the...
July 11 2025
Defence celebrates NAIDOC Week 2025 in recognition of First Nations people, communities
The Department of Defence has announced it will stand with First Nations peoples and communities during NAIDOC Week 2025.
July 11 2025
Winners revealed in Australian Defence Industry Awards 2025
A total of 30 winners have been announced for the seventh annual Australian Defence Industry Awards 2025.
July 10 2025
Winners revealed in Australian Defence Industry Awards 2025
A total of 30 winners have been announced for the seventh annual Australian Defence Industry Awards 2025.
July 10 2025
Yet another expert calls for Australia to develop a national security strategy
It is that time in the yearly cycle where once again, another expert is calling for Australia to develop and implement a comprehensive national security strategy to prepare...
July 10 2025
Global HQ opens in UK as UK-Japan-Italy GCAP fighter jet program takes off
A major milestone has been marked in the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), with the official opening of its new international headquarters in Reading outside of London.
July 10 2025
At what cost? PM hints at push for ‘greater independence’ from US alliance
While Australia’s relationship with the United States has stood the test of time, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appears to have put the alliance on notice, with his...
July 09 2025
Additive manufacturing: AML3D opens advanced manufacturing facility in Ohio
South Australian additive manufacturing company AML3D has announced the opening of an advanced manufacturing facility in the US Midwestern state of Ohio.
July 09 2025
US announces National Farm Security Action Plan to secure food supply, farmland
The US Department of Agriculture announces multi-angle effort to secure national food supply for defence security and eliminate interference from adversarial nations.
July 09 2025
DroneShield announces $11.7m research and development contract with Five Eyes customer
Sydney counter-unmanned aerial system developer DroneShield has announced an $11.7 million research and development contract with a Five Eyes Department of Defence customer.
July 09 2025
Ukraine steps up direct cooperation efforts with international defence industry
The Ukrainian government is stepping up direct cooperation with international defence companies, including efforts to foster greater interaction with Australian industry.
July 09 2025
Welcome home: Swartz Barracks established as second Black Hawk operating node
South East Queensland’s Swartz Barracks has been established as home for part of the Australian Army’s Black Hawk fleet.
July 08 2025
Incarcerated Veterans Program expansion announced to assist Queensland veterans
RSL Queensland and The Eighth Mile Consulting have announced the expansion of the Incarcerated Veterans Program to help veterans transition successfully back into society.
July 08 2025
Australia sponsors language laboratory for Royal Malaysian Air Force
The Australian government has funded computers, equipment software and a new language laboratory for the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
July 08 2025
Aselsan announces testing of laser-based countermeasures to protect aircraft, helicopters
Turkish defence company Aselsan has announced testing of a Directed Infrared Countermeasure System to protect airborne platforms by deflecting live infrared-guided missiles.
July 08 2025
South Korea cuts funding for second procurement of Apache attack helicopters
South Korea could be planning to dump procurement of 36 Apache attack helicopters under budgetary constraints, according to local media reports.
July 08 2025
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka visits soldiers at South Queensland Warfighter Exercise
Republic of Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has visited Fijian and Australian troops deployed to the South Queensland Warfighter Exercise.
July 08 2025
Lao People’s Army troops deployed to assist Russia in Kursk, says Ukraine
Military personnel from the Southeast Asia country of Laos will be deployed to assist Russian forces in demining in Kursk, according to information released by the Ukrainian...
July 07 2025
Australian Army Leopard AS1 tank donated to Bovington Tank Museum
The Australian Defence Force has donated an Australian Army Leopard AS1 tank to The Tank Museum at Bovington in the United Kingdom.
July 07 2025