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AIM Defence to supply 2 Fractl lasers under new $4.8m agreement
High power laser manufacturer AIM Defence will supply an additional two counter-drone Fractl units to the Australian Defence Force under a new $4.8...
October 11 2024
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Royal Navy completes Sea Venom missile firing from Wildcat helicopter
A Sea Venom anti-surface missile has successfully completed its first guided live firing from a Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter in the United Kingdom.
October 11 2024
Expeditionary Logistics Team deployed to resupply HMAS Warramunga
An Expeditionary Logistics Team – Maritime concept has provided forward deployment of stores and fuel for the Anzac Class frigate HMAS Warramunga.
October 11 2024
Northrop Grumman announces upcoming live demonstrations for dual feed chain gun
American defence prime Northrop Grumman has announced the imminent live fire demonstrations for an M230 Link Fed Dual Feed Bushmaster Chain Gun with two ammunition feed paths...
October 10 2024
Ryan McClenaghan appointed director of defence and space at University of South Australia
Ryan McClenaghan has been appointed as the new director of defence and space at the University of South Australia.
October 10 2024
Defence exceeding $5bn worth of contracts under Indigenous Procurement Policy
Defence has set a new benchmark for Australian government departments and agencies, exceeding $5 billion worth of contracts with First Nations businesses under the...
October 10 2024
Defence reopens officers’ mess at RAAF Base Richmond after wild weather closure
The officers’ mess at RAAF Base Richmond has been reopened after multiple rain events that forced its temporary closure.
October 10 2024
Image crisis: National reset needed for Australian Defence Force uniforms in public
Australia is in need of a national reset on the opinions and policies concerning the image of Australian Defence Force uniformed personnel in public.
October 10 2024
BAE completes successful launch of sixth Astute Class SSN
BAE Systems has confirmed the launch of HMS Agamemnon, the sixth of the Royal Navy’s Astute Class attack submarines, at the company’s submarine yard at...
October 09 2024
The Finnish model? Learning lessons from Europe’s ‘other’ front line
Finland has long been on the front line of Europe’s efforts to contain Soviet/Russian aggression, with the small country demonstrating a number of times how a...
October 09 2024
Chief of Defence Force visits ADF troops training Armed Forces of Ukraine
Australia’s Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston, has visited Australian troops training Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel in the United Kingdom.
October 09 2024
Aurizn Group announces McR Defence acquisition and leadership changes
Australian defence technology provider Aurizn Group has set the stage for global expansion with the acquisition of McR Defence and new leadership changes.
October 09 2024
RAAF and RMAF fighters soar over Malaysia during joint training exercise
Australian and Malaysian jet fighters have concluded training together in the skies over Malaysia during Exercise Elangaroo 24.
October 09 2024
Solutions from Silicon reaffirms mine warfare development with Exail
Sydney-based Solutions from Silicon (SfS) and international industrial company Exail have reaffirmed their partnership to develop SfS’ Mine Warfare Tactical Command...
October 09 2024
BenchOn announces customised portal to connect Queensland’s manufacturing supply chain
Supplier matching platform developer BenchOn has announced the delivery of a new customised portal for Manufacturing Skills Queensland to connect and boost manufacturing...
October 08 2024
AH-6 Little Bird attack helicopter completes first flight for Royal Thai Army
The first of eight AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopters manufactured by American defence prime Boeing for the Royal Thai Army has completed a successful first flight.
October 08 2024
US DOD announces US$43m in university funding to develop defence research
The US Department of Defense has announced more than US$43 million in funding for 112 university researchers to develop current and new capabilities in defence research.
October 08 2024
Inquiries continue into sinking of Royal New Zealand Navy ship near Samoa
The Royal New Zealand Navy multi-role offshore support vessel HMNZS Manawanui has sunk after running aground during a reef survey in Samoa.
October 08 2024
Thomas Global Systems to provide Redback IFV training systems
Sydney-based Thomas Global Systems has been awarded a multi-year contract to supply advanced immersive training systems for the AS21 Redback infantry fighting vehicle fleet.
October 08 2024
Operation Beech: Australian Army personnel, RAAF aircraft deployed to Middle East
Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force personnel and aircraft have been deployed to the Middle East under Operation Beech.
October 08 2024