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WA politics: Former PM throws support behind Matt Moran
Former Australian prime minister John Howard has thrown his support behind Western Australian defence industry representative Matt Moran.
November 08 2024
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Step it up: Trump 2.0 will expect increased defence spending
Australia is a nation that has always prided itself on “punching above its weight” in its relationship with the United States. Despite this history, the new Trump...
November 08 2024
NUSHIP Arafura completes sea trials off Adelaide coast
Arafura Class offshore patrol vessel NUSHIP Arafura has completed sea trials off the Adelaide coast, according to manufacturer Luerssen Australia.
November 08 2024
Submissions open for Australian Defence Export Catalogue 2025
Submissions have opened for the 2025 Australian Defence Export Catalogue.
November 08 2024
ADF assists Fiji to tackle illegal fishing during Operation Kuru Kuru
The Australian Defence Force has assisted Fiji authorities to tackle illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activity during Operation Kuru Kuru.
November 08 2024
M1A2 SEPv3 tanks undertake live fire, aiming system test
The Australian Defence Force has fired sabot rounds from new M1A2 SEPv3 main battle tanks to confirm aiming systems and to qualify crews on the new systems.
November 08 2024
EDEA Energy exports lithium-ion battery to US client
Australian battery manufacturer EDEA Energy confirmed it has successfully exported its super6T lithium-ion battery to a US defence client.
November 07 2024
General Atomics, BAE to partner on EW Link 16 for MQ-20 Avenger
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has announced a collaboration with BAE Systems to demonstrate unique electronic warfare (EW) capabilities remotely controlled via a...
November 07 2024
RSL calls for urgent development of major local defence industry capacity
The Defence and National Security Committee of the Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) has launched a new report, calling on Australia to urgently develop a...
November 07 2024
Babcock enters next stage of UK nuke sub recycling project
Babcock and the UK Defence Nuclear Enterprise have announced they have reached the next major milestone in the program to fully dismantle a nuclear-powered submarine,...
November 07 2024
Staffing concerns should not hold back the expansion of the RAN
Opinion: In the maritime-dominated Indo-Pacific, the Royal Australian Navy will play an increasingly pivotal role in the future of Australia’s national security, but we...
November 07 2024
Winners unveiled for Australian AI awards 2024
Momentum Media has announced 26 winners across 10 individual and 15 group categories for its brand-new Australian AI Awards.
November 06 2024
In the hot seat: Senate estimates issues for Defence raise serious questions
Opinion: As we head into another estimates period, Defence’s budget, its spending habits and processes are firmly in the crosshairs and raising some serious questions...
November 06 2024
North Korean troops to fight in Ukraine within ‘days’, says US Secretary of Defense
North Korean soldiers will join the fight against Ukraine in the coming days, according to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.
November 06 2024
Amendments made to Officer Commissioning Program as soldiers near graduation
The first class of soldiers from Duntroon are nearing graduation under the Australian Defence Force’s revised 12-month Officer Commissioning Program.
November 06 2024
Clear for launch: Gilmour gets the green light for lift-off
The Australian Space Agency has finally granted Gilmour the licence it needs to launch its Eris rocket in a historic moment for the local industry.
November 06 2024
Marles claims JP 9102 axing is ‘change of direction, not cancellation’, as industry picks up the pieces
The defence industry has been left reeling by the sudden cancellation of the $3 billion JP 9102 project as Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles assures that the project is...
November 05 2024
QinetiQ’s Team TECSA to collaborate with Australian Maritime College
QinetiQ Australia has announced an enhanced collaboration between industry leaders and academia via a new partnership with the Australian Maritime College as part of Team...
November 05 2024
Australia confirms donation of 14 rigid hull boats to Ukraine
Australia will gift 14 rigid hull boats to the Armed Forces of Ukraine under the latest round of military support, valued at $14 million.
November 05 2024
Election fallout: What the US election means for Pax Americana
As the world holds its breath for the outcome of the US presidential election, the aftermath will reshape the global order and balance of power for decades to come, but what...
November 05 2024