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Is it too little, too late? NZ announces complete rebuild of military capability
The New Zealand government has announced a complete overhaul and universal rebuild of its military forces and defence infrastructure.
April 10 2025
The best of both worlds? Navigating and charting the enduring evolution of the Australia-US alliance
Amid growing concern about the future of the Australia-US alliance off the back of President Donald Trump's indiscriminate tariff regime gaining traction amongst some...
April 09 2025
Anduril shows off Seabed Sentry, Copperhead AUVs in flashy Taiwan defence video
US defence innovator Anduril Industries has shown off its new torpedo-carrying Copperhead autonomous underwater vehicles and subsea sensing products in a Taiwan...
April 09 2025
VIDEO: Leidos announces low-cost, adaptable Sea Dart UUV
A new high-performance, low-cost, flexible and adaptable uncrewed undersea vessel called Sea Dart has been unveiled by Leidos.
April 09 2025
HII and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries sign defence, commercial shipbuilding agreement
Two of the world’s largest shipbuilders, HII and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate defence and commercial ship...
April 09 2025
JFD Australia announces opening of second NSW manufacturing and production facility
Underwater capability provider JFD Australia has celebrated the opening of a second advanced manufacturing and production facility in NSW.
April 09 2025
First Hobart-class destroyer begins combat system upgrade
BAE Systems Australia and its industry partners, Lockheed Martin Australia and Saab Australia, have officially kicked off the program to deliver an upgraded combat system to...
April 09 2025
Shield AI encourages Australia to ‘get on board and shape development’ of Hivemind systems
Deep-tech defence company Shield AI has encouraged the Australian government to get involved early to reap the most benefit from its cutting-edge Hivemind-enabled systems.
April 08 2025
Get real about defence and national security, warns former foreign minister
Former Australian foreign minister Alexander Downer has urged our leaders and the public to take defence and national security more seriously as the election campaign gets...
April 08 2025
UK MOD announces completion of hypersonic cruise missile propulsion testing
The UK’s Ministry of Defence has announced the completion of hypersonic propulsion testing for a new hypersonic cruise missile concept.
April 08 2025
The Wing Group announces founding of subsidiary in Australia
Defence technology company The Wing Group has announced the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary in Australia.
April 08 2025
Ultra Maritime, Anduril announce partnership on subsea sensing tech
Undersea warfare system developer Ultra Maritime has announced a partnership with emerging American defence contractor Anduril Industries to produce next-generation unmanned...
April 08 2025
Australia, Philippine military double up on military training activities in 2025
The Australian Defence Force will conduct more than double the number of military training activities with the Armed Forces of the Philippines this year, compared to 2024.
April 07 2025
Panama and the USA push for closer ties, military cooperation
Panama and the United States of America have stepped up military exercises and diplomatic talks, following threats that the US administration would retake the Panama Canal...
April 07 2025
Trump’s tariffs present more opportunities than challenges – we just have to be brave
Now that the hyperventilating and hysteria have stopped (hopefully), perhaps it is time to look at the Trump tariffs with clear eyes and start viewing them as an opportunity...
April 07 2025
Laing O’Rourke announces new appointments to support defence, infrastructure
Engineering and construction company Laing O’Rourke has announced two new appointments to support its defence and infrastructure operations.
April 07 2025
South Australia proposes defence and aerospace precinct near RAAF Edinburgh Air Base
The South Australian government has announced that a large parcel of land will be rezoned to support the state’s defence manufacturing capabilities.
April 07 2025
Classic Hornet fighter jet transferred to new Australian War Memorial exhibit
An F/A-18A Classic Hornet fighter jet has travelled across the country via truck to be installed at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
April 07 2025
Waking the sleepy stewards of Australian Defence
Australia has the military it wanted. How do we get the one we need, asks Strategic Analysis Australia’s Michael Shoebridge.
April 04 2025
Northrop Grumman to provide RAAF C-130Js with RF countermeasures
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been chosen by the Royal Australian Air Force to equip its C-130J Hercules fleet with the AN/ALQ-251 advanced radio frequency countermeasures...
April 04 2025