News

AUKUS partners test uncrewed maritime systems during Maritime Big Play trials
Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have conducted a series of Maritime Big Play integrated experiments and exercises using uncrewed...
October 28 2024
Read more
If Japan could use an economic security strategy, shouldn’t Australia consider one also?
Tokyo-based Rintaro Nishimura of The Asia Group has called on the Japanese government to consider a holistic, big-picture economic security strategy as the next logical...
October 25 2024
Trio of Ghost Bat Block 2 variants to be completed next year
A trio of Royal Australian Air Force Block 2 variants of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat are expected to be completed by the end of next year, according to information from manufacturer...
October 25 2024
Austal USA turns the soil on submarine module manufacturing facility
Austal USA has celebrated the start of construction for a new manufacturing facility for submarine modules as the company moves to support future US submarine production.
October 25 2024
Raytheon contracted to supply TOW weapon systems to US Army
The US Army has engaged American defence prime Raytheon in a $676 million deal to supply the tube-launched, optically-tracked, wireless-guided (TOW) weapon system.
October 25 2024
Inovor Technologies graduates from Lockheed Martin’s Mentor Protégé Program
Adelaide-based space and defence technology company Inovor Technologies has become the third Australian company to graduate the Lockheed Martin Mentor Protégé...
October 25 2024
Defence unveils Net Zero Strategy and Future Energy Strategy to reduce climate change impact
Defence has announced its Net Zero Strategy and Future Energy Strategy, designed to take practical action to reduce the impacts of climate change.
October 25 2024
The Whiskey Project Group US announces new US headquarters, manufacturing hub
Defence manufacturer The Whiskey Project Group US has announced the establishment of its new headquarters and manufacturing hub in Edenton, North Carolina.
October 24 2024
Turkish Aerospace Industries headquarters targeted in terrorist attack
State-owned defence company Turkish Aerospace Industries has been attacked by terrorists in Türkiye’s capital of Ankara.
October 24 2024
Quickstep Holdings confirms no offers received for Quickstep Aerospace Services
Quickstep Holdings has informed the ASX that the company has not received any offers on the proposed sale of Quickstep Aerospace Services.
October 24 2024
US Marines depart Darwin in 13th annual troop rotation
Soldiers with the 2024 Marine Rotational Force – Darwin have departed Australia under the 13th annual rotation of United States Marine Corps.
October 24 2024
Athletes selected for 2025 Invictus Games team
Thirty-three athletes have been selected to represent Australia at the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 in February.
October 24 2024
New president, new vision: Subianto advocates for ‘non-aligned, self-sufficient’ Indonesia
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has made some bold aspirations for the future of the country during his inauguration speech this week.
October 24 2024
Conroy discusses ‘greatest regional arms race since 1945’ with US Deputy Secretary of Defense
Australian Minister of Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy has met with US officials during a visit to the Pentagon this week.
October 23 2024
Time to break the mould on Australian defence planning
Despite cosmetic changes, for all intents and purposes, Australia’s defence posture and planning has changed little since the seminal 1986 Dibb Review and supporting...
October 23 2024
Federal government launches Small Business Cyber Resilience Service
The Australian government has announced the launch of the new Small Business Cyber Resilience Service this week.
October 23 2024
HMAS Sydney returns to Sydney after 4-month deployment
Hobart Class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney is returning to home waters after four months at sea during a regional presence deployment.
October 23 2024
King Charles III, Queen Camilla welcomed to Sydney with ADF flyover
Their majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla have been welcomed to Sydney with a grand flyover by the Australian Defence Force.
October 23 2024
Aurora Labs announces second purchase order with Defence
Metal 3D printing manufacturer Aurora Labs has secured a second direct printing services purchase order with the Australian Department of Defence for additively manufactured...
October 22 2024
Space Centre Australia signs $30m radar deal to enhance Australian surveillance, aviation
Space Centre Australia’s plans to build a spaceport in far north Queensland have stepped up after it announced a $30 million deal to acquire two air surveillance...
October 22 2024