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Raytheon completes flight testing on fourth-generation radar warning receiver
American defence prime Raytheon has demonstrated first-ever AI/ML-powered radar warning receiver for fourth-generation aircraft.
February 26 2025
Australia signs $90m contract extension for Collins Class services
The federal government has signed a $90 million four-year contract extension with James Fisher Defence Australia to provide submarine escape and rescue services in support of...
February 26 2025
Advent Atum leads defence tech charge with registration in Ukraine, Australia
Advanced defence technology company Advent Atum has established a firm foothold in Ukraine as the company commits to strengthening Ukraine’s air defence.
February 25 2025
$3m research grant to enhance Defence capability
Five cutting-edge research projects have received a funding boost to develop real-world technologies, which tackle some of Defence’s most challenging issues as part of...
February 25 2025
‘Adapt or die’, warns former MI6 chief in era of great power competition
Hard power looks to be back on the menu as nations long dependent on US strength are reeling from seismic global shifts, with former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger warning allies...
February 25 2025
Chinese live-fire drills accidentally discovered by Virgin Australia flight
A Virgin Australia pilot was the source of information that Chinese warships were conducting live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea last Friday, Airservices Australia has...
February 25 2025
NATO wake-up call: No calm days left across the world, says Polish Deputy PM
There are “no calm days across the world, only those who have slept for the last 30 years”, says Polish Deputy Prime Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, speaking...
February 25 2025
Defence companies join JOSCAR supply chain to reduce cost, cut red tape
Northrop Grumman Australia, QinetiQ, Kongsberg Defence Australia, HII and Austal will join the new JOSCAR supply chain system as part of reforms to industry procurement that...
February 25 2025
Australia delivers naval equipment to Sri Lanka Navy
Australia has handed over a shallow water multibeam echo sounder to the Sri Lanka Navy in a bizarre delivery this month.
February 25 2025
Building robust, trans-Tasman interoperability and interchangeability through leading-edge simulation
Opinion: Following the election of the Albanese and Luxon governments, there has been a marked increase in support of the historic defence partnership between Australia and...
February 24 2025
Future Made in Australia: Investment announced to support domestic steel production
The Australian government has announced a $500 million investment to support the domestic production of steel under the Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund.
February 24 2025
BlueRoom announces partnership with Aspen Medical for mixed reality simulation
Simulation developer BlueRoom has partnered with international healthcare solution provider Aspen Medical to introduce mixed reality simulation technology into military...
February 24 2025
Evictions, sleeping in guard rooms: Deputy PM confirms Townsville facing ADF ‘housing challenge’
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has confirmed that Townsville is facing a “housing challenge” as Australian Defence Force personnel struggle to...
February 24 2025
Omni announces expansion with new aerospace hangar facility in WA
Australian-owned defence and intelligence business Omni has announced the expansion of its Perth operations with a new aerospace hangar facility.
February 24 2025
China defends Tasman Sea live-fire drills that forced commercial flight changes
China has accused Australia of overreacting to live-fire military drills in the Tasman Sea on Friday, which forced changes to some commercial flight paths.
February 24 2025
Australia recognises third anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine
Australian politicians have committed their support to the people of Ukraine during a memorial service on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion.
February 24 2025
Lockheed Martin Australia’s Hobart Class combat system sustainment contract extended
Lockheed Martin Australia has been awarded a contract extension to continue sustaining the state-of-the-art Aegis Combat System for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hobart...
February 24 2025
Milrem Robotics announces collaborative agreement with Electro Optic Systems
United Arab Emirates–Estonian robotic vehicle manufacturer Milrem Robotics has announced a collaboration agreement with Canberra-based remote weapon system developer...
February 21 2025
Defence Trailblazer project to develop intelligence tech for space awareness
A Defence Trailblazer collaborative project, led by industry partner Space Machines Company, aims to develop space-borne perception and intelligence technology for space...
February 21 2025
Rheinmetall completes LAND 121 transformation of Australian Army heavy truck fleet
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia has officially concluded the LAND 121 Phase 3B/5B program, marking a decade-long successful procurement effort in collaboration...
February 21 2025