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They’re back: Chinese ‘spy ship’ surveying Australia’s southern coast
We’re not even a full week into the 2025 election campaign, and defence and national security is shaping up to be one of the surprise...
April 01 2025
The 2009 white paper, Force 2030 and a jumping-off point
When it was officially launched in May 2009, the Defending Australia in the Asia-Pacific Century: Force 2030 white paper was met with varying degrees of criticism –...
April 01 2025
QinetiQ celebrates dual certification milestone on ADF aircraft
Multinational defence technology company QinetiQ has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Australian defence and security company to hold both Defence...
April 01 2025
AUKUS partners kick-off 2025 Innovation Challenge
Today (31 March), AUKUS partners unveiled the AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025, a trilateral initiative designed to tap into world-class technology from industry and...
April 01 2025
Ascent AeroSystems confirms Heliflite as first Australasia dealer for UAS systems
Compact unmanned aerial system manufacturer Ascent AeroSystems has announced that Sydney-based Heliflite will be their first authorised dealer in Australasia.
April 01 2025
Kongsberg secures 15-year agreement for F-35 maintenance in Norway
Norwegian multinational company Kongsberg has entered into a long-term agreement for the maintenance of F-35 fighter jet aircraft in Norway.
April 01 2025
US$4.94bn contract for Lockheed Martin PrSM production
The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a US$4.94 billion (AU$7.90 billion) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to produce additional Precision Strike...
April 01 2025
Royal Australian Artillery troops conduct live-fire of Assegai ammunition in Townsville
Australian Army soldiers have conducted their first live-fire verification of new 155mm Assegai ammunition in Queensland.
April 01 2025
Babcock trainees, apprentices begin training in Adelaide operations
Trainees and apprentices will get down to business across Babcock Australasia’s Adelaide operations from next month, in support of two new defence pathway initiatives...
March 31 2025
ADF completes first maritime, aerial surveillance activity near Marshall Islands
The Australian Defence Force has completed this year’s first maritime and aerial surveillance activity for Operation Solania in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
March 31 2025
Conroy praises defence industry workers during Australian International Airshow
Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy has praised the defence workers who “wake up every day and make our country safer” on...
March 31 2025
NZDF personnel test human-machine integration at Project Convergence Capstone 5
New Zealand Defence Force personnel have taken part in the US Army-led Project Convergence Capstone 5.
March 31 2025
More decision making, more staff: United States Forces Japan to become joint force headquarters
United States Forces Japan will be upgraded to a joint force headquarters, according to recent announcements from the US Department of Defense.
March 31 2025
Wrecked HMNZS Manawanui made ‘secure as possible’ for potential dive site
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s sunken dive and hydrographic vessel, HMNZS Manawanui, is being made “as secure as possible”, with independent experts...
March 28 2025
Qatar to acquire MQ-9B Reaper drones, hellfire and general purpose munitions
The government of Qatar will acquire eight MQ-9B Reaper remotely piloted aircraft, guidance kits and munitions under a US$1.96 billion US foreign military sale.
March 28 2025
Federal budget: RSL Australia calls out ‘disappointing, inadequate’ defence funding
The Returned & Services League of Australia has called for a defence funding increase, following the latest federal budget announced earlier this week.
March 27 2025
Gary Potts to lead Babcock’s surface ship sustainment in WA
Babcock Australasia has appointed a new program director – Regional Maintenance Provider West to lead the company’s surface ship sustainment efforts at Henderson...
March 27 2025
NASA chief technologist to headline Australian Space Summit
One of NASA’s most senior figures is set to headline Defence Connect’s sister brand, Space Connect’s Australian Space Summit in May.
March 27 2025
BearCat armoured vehicles roll out for NSW tactical, counter-terrorism operations
Armoured vehicles manufacturer Lenco has delivered five new custom “BearCat” armoured vehicles for riot response, tactical and counter-terrorism operations with...
March 27 2025
HMAS Sydney departs for Indo-Pacific regional presence deployment
Hobart Class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney will patrol the Indo-Pacific under a regional presence deployment until early July.
March 27 2025