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New Zealand announces request to replace garrison, training support truck fleet
The New Zealand government has announced it will replace the Mercedes-Benz Unimog trucks in its domestic Garrison and Training Support vehicle...
June 25 2025
Commonwealth Bank to partner Australian Defence Industry Awards 2025
Defence Connect is pleased to announce that the Commonwealth Bank of Australia will partner the upcoming Australian Defence Industry Awards.
June 24 2025
After action report: Assessing some of the key takeaways of Trump’s Iran strike
In many ways, the decisive step taken by US President Donald Trump to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities has put many critics to bed, and in others, it has raised other...
June 24 2025
ADF must uphold its values through to discharge, Flinders Uni study finds
The Australian Defence Force prides itself on values such as loyalty, respect and teamwork, but these principles must extend beyond active service to how personnel are...
June 24 2025
Halliday Engineering, Chief Fluid Systems sign collaboration agreement
Marine engineering firm Halliday Engineering has formalised its partnership with specialist defence company Chief Fluid Systems.
June 24 2025
Australian Army brings trench warfare tactics home from Ukraine conflict
The Australian Army has reintroduced trench system training using lessons learnt during the Ukraine–Russia war.
June 24 2025
No warning given: Albanese grilled over communication break with US strikes on Iran
Australian political leadership has been grilled on a possible communication breakdown with the nation’s closest ally, after the US struck Iran over the weekend.
June 23 2025
Boeing Defence Australia signs on as employee partner with The Heights Technical College
Boeing Defence Australia has signed on as an employee partner with The Heights Technical College, according to a South Australian government announcement over the weekend.
June 23 2025
Made the move: HighCom celebrates successful recommissioning in USA
Defence company HighCom Limited has celebrated the successful recommissioning of its ultra-high isostatic pressure consolidation technology in the United States.
June 23 2025
Compare the pair: Australia’s 1987 force v the DSR force
As the global geopolitical and strategic environment continues to devolve, becoming increasingly unpredictable and dangerous, maybe it is time to thoroughly compare where we...
June 23 2025
F-35 maintenance equipment ready for RAAF Base Williamtown technicians
An F135 engine maintenance and borescope trainer and a first-stage blade blend trainer have arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown earlier this year to assist in F-35A maintenance...
June 23 2025
France announces successful test launch of new air-to-air missile
France has announced the successful launch of a next-generation multi-mission air-to-air missile from a Rafale fighter jet.
June 23 2025
RAAF Globemasters arrive in Dubai for Iran evacuations
A pair of RAAF C-17 Globemasters has reportedly landed in Dubai to repatriate Australians from Iran and Israel.
June 23 2025
WA government travels to UK for defence industry, AUKUS submarine talks
Western Australian government leaders are travelling to the United Kingdom to attend strategic talks to strengthen the WA defence sector, AUKUS ties and opportunities for...
June 23 2025
NSW announces greater national parks access for veterans
Veterans will have greater and now free access to national parks in NSW under a free vehicle access plan for all Commonwealth Veteran Card holders.
June 20 2025
Ambassador Sinodinos appointed chair of United States Studies Centre
Former Australian ambassador to the United States, Arthur Sinodinos, has been appointed as the next chair of the United States Studies Centre.
June 20 2025
Australia suspends embassy in Iran, moves officials out of country
The Australian government has directed the departure of all Australian officials and dependents and suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran.
June 20 2025
Exclusive: ARES announces anti-drone ammunition for Australian Defence Force pitch
Australia could soon supply anti-drone bullets to NATO and AUKUS allies, according to Australian specialist ammunition manufacturer ARES Armaments Australia.
June 20 2025
Australia’s Defence spending has shades of Oliver Twist
Opinion: Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Philip Pyke OAM warns that amid rising threats, the Albanese government’s defence underinvestment leaves Australia vulnerable,...
June 19 2025
General Atomics Avenger demonstrates lethality with missile kill
In a major milestone for unmanned combat aviation, US defence contractor General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc has successfully demonstrated a simulated autonomous shoot...
June 19 2025