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New surface fleet will deter coercion and protect way of life, says Deputy PM
February 21 2024
The Royal Australian Navy surface fleet will maintain the Australian way of life and deter Chinese coercion, according to Deputy Prime Minister Richar...
Surface fleet review: Urgency, distributed firepower and numbers key to delivering Aussie naval power
Naval power is now front and centre for the Albanese government, with an emphasis on urgency, distributed firepower, and numbers set to transform the Royal Australian Navy....
February 20 2024
‘Optionally crewed’ vessels provide VLS firepower for Tier 1 combatants
The Commonwealth has announced that it will procure six large optionally crewed surface vessels to increase the Navy’s Tier 1 vertical launching system cell capacity,...
February 20 2024
Australian Defence Force missing recruitment targets and under stress, Senate hears
The Australian Defence Force is “under stress” as it operates with more than 4,308 people below its authorised strength and attracts recruitment rates below the...
February 20 2024
Australia commits to modern and lethal general purpose frigates
The Australian federal government has announced the intended acquisition of 11 new general purpose frigates to complement the country’s combat-ready fleet of warships.
February 20 2024
Enhanced, expanded fleet to reshape Royal Australian Navy
Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy have put months of speculation to an end, releasing the government’s response to an independent...
February 20 2024
Defence moves forward on HMAS Supply, HMAS Stalwart repairs
Defence leadership has announced Royal Australian Navy Supply Class replenishment oiler HMAS Supply is due to leave dock next month, after more than 14 months of repair...
February 20 2024
Submarine scrutiny: Senate questions Collins Class spending
Australian senator Jacqui Lambie has raised concerns about periscope upgrades being undertaken on the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarine fleet.
February 19 2024
New plans take off for Growler aircraft facility upgrades
The Australian federal government is investigating plans for the construction of new and upgraded facilities for EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft.
February 19 2024
UK, Latvia to deliver essential drone capability for Ukrainian military
The United Kingdom has joined Latvia’s drone coalition to deliver thousands of “first person view” drones for the Ukrainian military and will jointly lead...
February 19 2024
Defence barracks, airport considered for privatisation
A surplus of Defence estate land will be converted to housing, according to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has branded the idea as a...
February 19 2024
Even America can’t have its cake and eat it
Since the end of the Cold War, the US has stood unopposed at the pinnacle of global power; however, as history has shown time and again, the sun must set on all...
February 19 2024
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pushes for continued support for Ukraine
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for continued international support for Ukraine, as the US stalls in its own military funding efforts.
February 19 2024
US Coast Guard intercepts ballistic missile, anti-tank shipment in Arabian Sea
US military forces have intercepted a shipment of ballistic missile components, anti-tank weaponry, and unmanned vehicle equipment in the Middle East.
February 19 2024
HMAS Warramunga deployed to international exercise in India
The Australian Defence Force has sent Anzac Class frigate HMAS Warramunga to take part in regional military event Exercise Milan 24, as the first regional presence deployment...
February 19 2024
Babcock presents plan to grow local shipbuilding amid skills shortage
Successfully meeting the growing demand for skilled workers at the company’s Rosyth shipyard, Babcock’s Production Support Operative pathway has been critical to...
February 19 2024
US will work with new Indonesian president despite human rights allegations
The US government has announced it will work with newly elected Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto despite a previous travel ban due to alleged human rights violations.
February 16 2024
Reserves continue successful flexible training regime
Soldiers attached to the 9th Brigade will benefit from the Reserve Accelerated Training Scheme (RATS) which is now in its second year following a successful pilot in 2023.
February 16 2024
US launches prototype hypersonic, ballistic tracking satellites
The United States of America has successfully launched prototype hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking sensor satellites into low-Earth orbit.
February 16 2024
All signs point to conflict: Chinese risk factors reveal a bumpy future
While 2024 started with a bang (no pun intended), what can only be described as a year of global transition is well and truly upon us, with all signs pointing to further...
February 16 2024