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M7 rifle, M250 automatic rifle receive Type Classification - Standard for US Army
SIG Sauer’s M7 rifle and M250 automatic rifle have been announced under official Type Classification - Standard for the United States Army.
May 23 2025
QinetiQ Group announces partnering agreement extension with UK Ministry of Defence
QinetiQ Group has announced a five-year £1.54 billion extension to its long-term partnering agreement with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence.
May 23 2025
India completes acceptance trials for domestically produced 30mm naval surface gun
Indian defence shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers has completed sea acceptance trials for a new domestically produced 30mm naval surface gun.
May 23 2025
$16.5m worth of grants to boost national defence industry jobs, skills
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has announced $16.5 million in grants for 50 Australian businesses, aimed at strengthening the nation’s defence manufacturing...
May 23 2025
Russian state-sponsored hacking campaign targets Ukraine partners, Australia
Russian military threat actors are targeting Western logistics and technology companies involved in providing foreign assistance to embattled Ukraine.
May 22 2025
Australia appoints risk adviser Marsh to Maritime Insurance Program
Insurance broker and risk adviser Marsh, a Marsh McLennan business, has been appointed by the Australian government to the Maritime Insurance Program.
May 22 2025
Unrecognised spatial disorientation found as primary cause of fatal MRH-90 Taipan crash
Unrecognised spatial disorientation has been found as the primary cause of a fatal MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crash in July 2023.
May 22 2025
Shortsighted decision making must end or risk it all
Opinion: In the face of escalating global threats and strategic uncertainty, Andrew Wallace MP argues that Australia must abandon short-term political thinking and urgently...
May 22 2025
National Audit Office says Defence falls short on Australian industry participation, contract requirements
The Australian National Audit Office has recently found that “Defence has not maximised Australian industry participation through the administration of its...
May 22 2025
Rapid ground clearance UGVs destined for Ukraine demining efforts
Robotics and autonomous systems developer Milrem Robotics has partnered with French company CNIM Systèmes Industriels to deliver six THeMIS unmanned ground systems to...
May 22 2025
Hundreds of Aussie businesses sign-up for AUKUS supply chain opportunities
H&B Defence has begun assessing hundreds of submissions from local businesses eager to join the AUKUS supply chain, following a strong response to an open market...
May 21 2025
Let him cook: Maybe Trump is on to something with his ‘Raptor Super’ idea
No stranger to controversy, US President Donald Trump set a cat among the pigeons with statements about the development of an upgraded F-35, a dual-engine variant, the F-55...
May 21 2025
Advanced Navigation demonstrates resilient hybrid navigation system
Australian technology company Advanced Navigation has successfully demonstrated a next-generation hybrid navigation solution designed for long-endurance operations in...
May 21 2025
US Secretary of Defense announces accountability review into Afghanistan withdrawal
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced there will be an accountability review of the US military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.
May 21 2025
DroneShield engaged to deliver counter-drone solutions to Australian law enforcement agency
Sydney-headquartered counter-drone developer DroneShield has been selected to deliver advanced counter-drone solutions to an Australian law enforcement agency under a $1...
May 21 2025
Golden Dome frontrunner L3Harris joins Space Summit
Two of L3Harris’ most senior executives will speak at the Australian Space Summit & Exhibition next week, after the company emerged as a frontrunner to be involved...
May 21 2025
Veteran volunteers recognised by NSW premier
Veterans who have gone above and beyond to support their fellow servicemen and women have been honoured at this year’s NSW Premier’s Volunteer Reception, held on...
May 20 2025
NZDF takes delivery of VAMTAC ST5 vehicle to test communications, digital systems
The New Zealand Defence Force has taken delivery of a VAMTAC ST5 prototype vehicle to test the next generation of NZ’s communications and digital systems.
May 20 2025
Trump, Putin announce support for Ukraine–Russia peace talks after ‘candid phone call’
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have confirmed public interest in getting Ukraine–Russia peace talks back on track following a...
May 20 2025
Serious comorbidity: Chinese ‘spy tech’ in solar systems should raise Australia’s alarms
Recent revelations that Chinese-made solar inverters and other technologies were compromised by “rogue” communication devices underscore the People’s...
May 20 2025