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Perfectly mediocre: Australia’s ranking in Asia Power Index reveals deeper issues
It is no secret that when measured against our Indo-Pacific neighbours, Australia’s spectrum of power and influence leaves a lot to be desired....
September 25 2024
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Cyber recruit direct path and 10-day conditional offers proposed in UK military recruitment overhaul
Cyber military recruits will have a direct path into the British Armed Forces, outdated policies will be scrapped and 10-day conditional offers will be offered to recruits...
September 25 2024
Operation Snakebite Cove graphic novel launched to share stories of ADF children
The graphic novel Operation Snakebite Cove has been launched to share the experiences of the children of members of the Australian Defence Force.
September 25 2024
CSIRO develops nanofibre uniform prototype to resist chemical, biological threats
Researchers at Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have successfully developed a next-generation uniform prototype that employs nanofibres to safeguard...
September 25 2024
MBDA, Rheinmetall committed to bring maritime laser system to market
German defence manufacturer Rheinmetall and German missile systems company MBDA Deutschland have committed to further the development of laser weaponry.
September 25 2024
Singaporean troops injured after armoured fighting vehicle collision in Queensland
Singapore Armed Forces personnel have been injured in a vehicle collision involving two Hunter armoured fighting vehicles deployed to a multinational training exercise in...
September 25 2024
RAAF inks deal with Anduril to deliver northern base autonomous security capabilities
The Royal Australian Air Force has signed a three-year contract with Anduril to demonstrate air and ground-based defence capabilities at RAAF Base Darwin as part of hardening...
September 25 2024
RAAF F-35 steals the spotlight at inaugural Bali International Air Show
The Royal Australian Air Force has stolen the spotlight with F-35A Lightning II aircraft deployed to wow the crowds at the inaugural Bali International Air Show.
September 24 2024
Accidental honesty: The Quad IS all about deterring an aggressive China
Opinion: Recent comments from outgoing US President Joe Biden, caught in a “hot mic” moment, have said what everyone is thinking. But with an upcoming election,...
September 24 2024
Black Hawk helicopter put through operation trials aboard Royal Australian Navy vessel
Australia’s new UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters have undertaken flight trials and procedures on board Royal Australian Navy vessels on the South Coast of NSW.
September 24 2024
Kongsberg contracted to supply combat system upgrades for Ula Class submarines
Norwegian defence company Kongsberg has been engaged to supply software and hardware upgrades for Norway’s Ula Class submarines.
September 24 2024
Multinational Exercise Kakadu comes to a close in Darwin
The Royal Australian Navy’s largest biennial exercise has concluded at the Port of Darwin in the Northern Territory with the closing of Exercise Kakadu.
September 24 2024
Austal USA engaged in US Navy contract to boost submarine production
Austal USA has been awarded a US$152 million contract to support the US Navy’s goal of annually delivering one Columbia Class and two Virginia Class submarines.
September 23 2024
Reverse charge: Time to withdraw the free ride for violent protest groups
The new wave of coordinated violence, weaponised arrogance and presumed blamelessness of militant protest groups and their supporters was in full display at the Land Forces...
September 23 2024
Patria, Rheinmetall debut Boxer mortar variant in United Kingdom
A Boxer Armoured Mortar Variant prototype has been unveiled by Finnish defence manufacturer Patria and German defence manufacturer Rheinmetall.
September 23 2024
Earth imaging cameras ‘point to space’ to help Sydney’s HEO
Earth observation satellites operated by a US company will soon “point their cameras to space” while travelling over the sea to provide data to a Sydney-based...
September 23 2024
Boeing space and defence boss out as new CEO makes his mark
Boeing has ousted the CEO of its troubled space and defence division.
September 23 2024
Losing faith: Almost half of young Aussies to leave in event of conflict
As our world gets increasingly dangerous and the risks come closer to home, many would expect Australians to embrace their proud history and step forward to defend the...
September 20 2024
Triton demonstrates Arctic Ocean navigation capability
Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated the MQ-4C Triton navigation system’s ability to operate at high altitudes deep within the Arctic Circle.
September 20 2024
Anduril partners with Microsoft on US Army visual augmentation headsets
American defence company Anduril Industries has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to advance the US Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System program.
September 20 2024