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Aurora Labs announces Novel Engine Project update for Defence contract
Western Australian metal additive manufacturing company Aurora Labs Limited has announced a Novel Engine Project update for their work with the...
May 26 2025
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Fijian troops deployed to Australia under 5-month defence partnership
A rotation of Republic of Fiji Military Forces personnel will spend the next five months in Australia during a defence partnership between the two countries.
May 26 2025
Developers begin testing fixed-wing loitering munitions over 40km ranges
Fixed-wing loitering munitions with beyond 40-kilometre ranges have been tested by the Ukrainian government during the first examination in a planned series of three trials.
May 26 2025
Combat Systems Micro-credentials launched to strengthen Australia’s defence capability
South Australia’s Deputy Premier, Susan Close MP, has officially launched Australia’s first suite of credit-ready Combat Systems Engineering Micro-credentials,...
May 26 2025
UK signs agreement to secure Diego Garcia for next century
The United Kingdom has signed a historic treaty with Mauritius, ensuring the continued operation of the UK–US military base on Diego Garcia for at least the next 99...
May 23 2025
Recruitment, retention measure: UK announces 4.5% pay rise for military personnel
The United Kingdom has announced an above inflation pay rise of 4.5 per cent for military personnel to recognise their extraordinary professionalism and the sacrifices they...
May 23 2025
HighCom Group engaged in $2.6m Defence contract for C-UAS products
International defence industry company HighCom Group will supply counter-small uncrewed aerial system products to the Australian Department of Defence under a new $2.6...
May 23 2025
M7 rifle, M250 automatic rifle receive Type Classification - Standard for US Army
SIG Sauer’s M7 rifle and M250 automatic rifle have been announced under official Type Classification - Standard for the United States Army.
May 23 2025
QinetiQ Group announces partnering agreement extension with UK Ministry of Defence
QinetiQ Group has announced a five-year £1.54 billion extension to its long-term partnering agreement with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence.
May 23 2025
India completes acceptance trials for domestically produced 30mm naval surface gun
Indian defence shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers has completed sea acceptance trials for a new domestically produced 30mm naval surface gun.
May 23 2025
$16.5m worth of grants to boost national defence industry jobs, skills
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has announced $16.5 million in grants for 50 Australian businesses, aimed at strengthening the nation’s defence manufacturing...
May 23 2025
Russian state-sponsored hacking campaign targets Ukraine partners, Australia
Russian military threat actors are targeting Western logistics and technology companies involved in providing foreign assistance to embattled Ukraine.
May 22 2025
Australia appoints risk adviser Marsh to Maritime Insurance Program
Insurance broker and risk adviser Marsh, a Marsh McLennan business, has been appointed by the Australian government to the Maritime Insurance Program.
May 22 2025
Unrecognised spatial disorientation found as primary cause of fatal MRH-90 Taipan crash
Unrecognised spatial disorientation has been found as the primary cause of a fatal MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crash in July 2023.
May 22 2025
Shortsighted decision making must end or risk it all
Opinion: In the face of escalating global threats and strategic uncertainty, Andrew Wallace MP argues that Australia must abandon short-term political thinking and urgently...
May 22 2025
National Audit Office says Defence falls short on Australian industry participation, contract requirements
The Australian National Audit Office has recently found that “Defence has not maximised Australian industry participation through the administration of its...
May 22 2025
Rapid ground clearance UGVs destined for Ukraine demining efforts
Robotics and autonomous systems developer Milrem Robotics has partnered with French company CNIM Systèmes Industriels to deliver six THeMIS unmanned ground systems to...
May 22 2025
Hundreds of Aussie businesses sign-up for AUKUS supply chain opportunities
H&B Defence has begun assessing hundreds of submissions from local businesses eager to join the AUKUS supply chain, following a strong response to an open market...
May 21 2025
Let him cook: Maybe Trump is on to something with his ‘Raptor Super’ idea
No stranger to controversy, US President Donald Trump set a cat among the pigeons with statements about the development of an upgraded F-35, a dual-engine variant, the F-55...
May 21 2025
Advanced Navigation demonstrates resilient hybrid navigation system
Australian technology company Advanced Navigation has successfully demonstrated a next-generation hybrid navigation solution designed for long-endurance operations in...
May 21 2025