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Australia welcomes first visit by Indian Chief of Defence Staff
Australian Defence Force leadership has welcomed General Anil Chauhan as part of the first visit to Australia by an Indian Chief of Defence Staff.
March 07 2025
B-21 Raider program continues to progress
Northrop Grumman is charging ahead with its B-21 Raider program, delivering solid test and production results following the award of Low Rate Initial Production Lot 2 in late...
March 06 2025
A ‘new look’ world requires a ‘new look’ National Security Strategy, but just what should that include?
Our world is changing right before our eyes and the status quo approach of “going with the flow” will no longer serve Australia well. Adapting to this environment...
March 06 2025
Trump commits to open new office of shipbuilding, build Golden Dome defence system
US President Donald Trump has pledged to open a new department of shipbuilding and introduce tax incentives to boost the US military and defence industry commercial sector.
March 06 2025
SightLine Applications acquires Athena AI to strengthen US market access
Sensor processing software developer SightLine Applications, backed by Artemis Capital Partners, has acquired Athena AI.
March 06 2025
US Army acquires THeMIS UGV for extreme cold environment research
The US Army’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory has acquired a THeMIS uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) from manufacturer Milrem Robotics.
March 06 2025
Paul Myler appointed as strategic adviser by Austal
Former Australian embassy diplomat Paul Myler has been appointed as a strategic adviser by shipbuilder Austal.
March 06 2025
Government launches nuclear sub build strategy
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Minister Pat Conroy have announced the launch of the AUKUS Submarine...
March 05 2025
Saab opens Sovereign Combat Systems Collaboration Centre in SA
Saab has officially opened its expanded Australian headquarters and state-of-the-art Sovereign Combat Systems Collaboration Centre in Mawson Lakes, South Australia.
March 05 2025
Lockheed Martin completes successful integration of LRASM into F-35B
Lockheed Martin and the F‑35 Pax River Integrated Test Force have successfully completed an initial flight test that saw the Long Range Anti‑Ship Missile (LRASM)...
March 05 2025
What sort of Defence policy do we need for the ‘new world’?
With the world becoming a more dangerous place, seemingly by the day, it is becoming clear that even our most recent defence policy developments leave a lot to be desired....
March 05 2025
General Atomics uncrewed jet fighter designated as YFQ-42A
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ Collaborative Combat Aircraft uncrewed jet fighter has received the US Air Force’s official designation of YFQ-42A.
March 05 2025
Cirrus secures contract extension for Air Combat Officer Training System
Mission training systems developer Cirrus Real Time Processing Systems has announced an extension to its support services subcontract with Jet Aviation Australia for its Air...
March 05 2025
Minderoo Foundation announces demining, energy security assistance to Ukraine
Dr Andrew Forrest’s Minderoo Foundation has committed to provide a $5 million support package for local-led recovery in Ukraine.
March 05 2025
$480m investment in South Australian sub, shipbuilding academy
The Albanese government is set to invest $480 million into South Australia’s naval shipbuilding and submarine construction workforce with the launch of a...
March 05 2025
US Cyber Command to ‘stand down’ on Russian cyber operations
The United States Secretary of Defense reportedly told Cyber Command to cease all planning and offensive cyber operations against Russia as part of a shift closer to Vladimir...
March 04 2025
On hold: US government pauses military aid, intelligence sharing to Ukraine
The US government has reportedly paused all military aid to Ukraine, according to multiple media reports in the US.
March 04 2025
Boots on the ground: Australia will consider peacekeeping proposals, says Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that Australia will “consider peacekeeping proposals”, in the first major validation that Australian Defence Force...
March 04 2025
Australia and Ukraine have confirmed Abrams delivery time frame, says Deputy PM
Australia and Ukraine have agreed on a time frame for delivery of Abrams main battle tanks, according to Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles.
March 04 2025
McDowell steps down as Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment deputy secretary
Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Deputy Secretary Jim McDowell has stepped down from the Australian Public Service.
March 04 2025