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US announces US$988m security assistance package for Ukraine
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III has announced nearly US$1 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine.
December 09 2024
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Raytheon secures US$590m contract for Next-Gen Jammer Mid-Band
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a US$590 million (AU$914.2 million) follow-on production contract for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band system for E/A-18G Growler...
December 06 2024
Salus Ventures launches Strategic Advisor Program
A former director-general of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service and a former US ambassador are among the appointees.
December 06 2024
Australian virtual reality tech gets thumbs up from Ukrainian tactical medical trainers
Ukrainian medical trainers have given Australian mixed reality technology the green light as a viable training tool for aeromedical evacuation medics.
December 06 2024
Aurora Labs to develop 3D metal printed aircraft propulsion system under Defence contract
Western Australian metal additive manufacturing company Aurora Labs Limited has been engaged in a $319,000 contract by the Australian Department of Defence.
December 06 2024
Former CDF allegedly tapped as new ambassador to EU, NATO, Belgium
Former Defence chief Angus Campbell has reportedly been tapped for appointment as Australia’s next ambassador to the EU, NATO, Belgium and Luxembourg, according to...
December 06 2024
Long-range fires regiment: Australia to select HIMARS or StrikeMaster for northern Australia defence
The Australian Army will select either HIMARS or StrikeMaster launcher vehicles to provide land-based, long-range fires in northern Australia under a new announcement this...
December 06 2024
Government commits to reforms for PFAS-affected communities
Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh has announced the creation of a national coordinating body to respond to the specific needs of...
December 05 2024
K-Rudd fiasco: Winners and losers after the Australian ambassador smear campaign
The new US administration hasn’t even taken office yet but Australia is visibly rushing to cripple its own diplomatic leadership in Washington. Who are the possible...
December 05 2024
Assessing our opportunities and threats as part of a national SWOT analysis
By leveraging a formal SWOT analysis and identifying Australia’s national strengths and corresponding weaknesses, we are better able to fully account for the...
December 04 2024
New infrastructure projects close to completion in Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu
Australian Defence Force personnel are working alongside Papua New Guinea and contracted engineers and tradespeople during the final stages of infrastructure construction.
December 04 2024
Electronic systems developer REDARC announces acquisition of Asension
Australian advanced portable power solutions and electronic systems developer REDARC has announced the acquisition of veteran-owned electronic warfare company Asension.
December 04 2024
General Atomics engaged in US Navy contract for long-range manoeuvring projectile
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems has been engaged in a contract for its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile Common Round for the US Navy via Advanced Technology...
December 04 2024
Government allocates 400 additional homes for Defence personnel, families in Townsville
The Australian government has announced more than 400 additional new homes for Defence personnel and their families in Townsville.
December 04 2024
Australia, Singapore pledge to ‘increase tempo’ on defence cooperation
Australia and Singapore have committed to “increase the tempo” of navy and air force cooperation, according to comments made during a recent Singapore-Australia...
December 04 2024
Babcock launches international engineering and technology hub in Melbourne
Babcock Australasia has officially launched a new International Engineering & Technology Hub in Melbourne as part of increased research and development efforts across...
December 03 2024
Australia should strengthen ties with Indonesia’s ‘worldliest-ever president’, experts say
Experts have advised Australian officials to strengthen their relationship with Indonesia’s ‘worldliest-ever president’, Prabowo Subianto.
December 03 2024
Conducting a national SWOT analysis to better respond to a future of disruption, contest and conflict
As our regional and global environment grows increasingly disrupted, contested, and shaped by actual or potential conflict, it is imperative that our leaders conduct a...
December 03 2024
US security assistance continues to surge for Ukraine
The US government has announced additional security assistance for Ukraine to put the country in the “strongest possible position”.
December 03 2024
India to buy MH-60R Seahawk equipment in possible US$1.17bn foreign military sale
India has requested to buy MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission helicopter equipment under a possible US$1.17 billion US foreign military sale.
December 03 2024