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Australia to compete for larger slice of foreign military export pie
March 01 2024
Australia will compete for a larger slice of the foreign military export pie under the newly released Defence Industry Development Strategy. ...
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Australian launch industry to take off with new US agreement
The full text of the landmark deal that will allow more US rockets to blast off from Australian spaceports has been released.
March 01 2024
Australia, Spain sign streamlined network agreement for engineers
Engineers Australia and the General Council of Official Colleges of Industrial Engineers (CGCOII) have reached an agreement for engineering mobility and collaboration between...
March 01 2024
Boeing secures major contract for 17 P-8A Poseidon aircraft
American multinational corporation Boeing has secured a US$3.4 billion contract for 17 P-8A Poseidon aircraft in a global expansion of P-8 maritime patrol capabilities.
March 01 2024
Marcos pledges deeper cyber and defence cooperation with Australia
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed new memoranda of understanding with Australia this week, strengthening defence, cyber, and legal cooperation between the two...
February 29 2024
Australia announces 6 extra personnel to support strikes against Houthi rebels
The Australian federal government has announced another six people will be deployed to the Middle East in support of US and United Kingdom operations in the Red Sea.
February 29 2024
Be vigilant: ASIO issues security warning after foreign recruitment of politician
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation’s Director-General of security, Mike Burgess, has warned individuals with privileged information to be on guard, after...
February 29 2024
New Zealand announces funding, training commitment to 2025 for Ukraine
New Zealand has announced further war contributions to Ukraine following the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the European country on 24 February this year.
February 29 2024
Setting Australia’s ‘quiet achiever’ defence industry up for long-term success
Opinion: For Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy, the Defence Industry Development Strategy’s (DIDS) emphasis on streamlining and speed is the key for enhancing the...
February 29 2024
Simpler, quicker: Defence Industry Development Strategy to set Aussie industry up for success
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has officially launched the Albanese government’s landmark Defence Industry Development Strategy which commits to increased...
February 29 2024
Sydney space start-up launches first Beacon aboard MAPHEUS 14 rocket
Sydney space start-up and automation manufacturer ANT61 has launched its first Beacon into space aboard the MAPHEUS 14 sounding rocket in Sweden.
February 28 2024
Extended range AMRAAM successfully tested from NASAMS
The AMRAAM-Extended Range missile variant was successfully fired from a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, with support from the Norwegian military.
February 28 2024
Defence retains full confidence in consultants despite overcharging reports
The Australian Department of Defence has confirmed it retains full confidence in consulting contractors such as multinational KPMG, after claims consultants overcharged the...
February 28 2024
Global shipbuilder begins construction on new multi-purpose support ship
Co-developed with the Portuguese Navy, Dutch shipbuilder Damen has begun construction on its new multi-purpose support ship, highlighting its combat and intelligence,...
February 28 2024
Australian gunners bring out big guns for US artillery contest
Australian Defence Force personnel have gained some hard-won recognition for their artillery skills at the US Army’s Best by Test artillery competition in Hawaii.
February 28 2024
Defence of Australia: An isolationist fantasy, old and tired dream we struggle to wake from
For much of our modern history, Australia’s strategic posture has been based on what has been formalised as “Defence of Australia” doctrine and a relatively...
February 28 2024
US State Department approves possible US$281m radio sale to Germany
Germany will acquire high-frequency radios in a possible US$281 million foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
February 28 2024
ADF raises pass rates with stress monitoring teams and equipment
The Australian Defence Force has welcomed benefits provided by wearable technology and specialist teams used to monitor physical and mental stress in its trainees.
February 28 2024
New EXOSKIN suit launched for protection against chemical agents
British engineering and protection equipment manufacturer Avon Protection has launched a new EXOSKIN-S1 CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) protective suit...
February 28 2024
Australia and Pacific neighbours deepen ties through rugby union partnership
Rugby union is set to boom in the Pacific with the federal government allocating $14.2 million for the Australian-Pacific Rugby Union Partnership, bringing Australia and its...
February 27 2024
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