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US Marine died trying to save aircrew from burning MV-228 Osprey near Darwin, says crash report
A US Marine died after heroically re-entering a crashed and burning US MV-228 Osprey aircraft to save aircrew, according to information published by...
August 14 2024
Australian, American and Indonesian troops unite for humanitarian aid exercise
Australian, American, and Indonesian military personnel have worked together during a major international humanitarian aid and disaster relief exercise in the Northern...
August 14 2024
Israel to acquire F-15s, missiles and munitions in foreign military sale spree
The government of Israel has requested to buy new F-15IA multi-role fighter jets, air-to-air missiles, tactical vehicles, and munitions in a series of US foreign military...
August 14 2024
Pulling our weight: Nuclear in Australia should be a national triumph, not political fear tactic
It’s finally time for Australia to put on the big boy pants and plan out a long-overdue nuclear strategy, following more out-of-date and out-of-touch anti-AUKUS...
August 14 2024
Poland signs sales letter for 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters
The government of Poland will acquire 96 AH-64E Apache combat helicopters from Boeing after signing a foreign military sales letter of offer and acceptance.
August 14 2024
ADF, US personnel test GPS systems in jammed settings
The Australian Defence Force has tested the resilience of global positioning system (GPS) devices used in Bushmasters, main battle tanks, and Navy vessels.
August 14 2024
Lancet-E munition, helicopters, robotic platforms debut at Russia’s Army 2024 conference
The latest weapons and weapon systems developed by Russian defence manufacturers are currently on show at the 10th anniversary “Army 2024” International...
August 13 2024
Defence personnel push forward with 3D print uptake
The Australian Defence Force is encouraging service personnel to utilise 3D printers and produce designs using computer-aided design software.
August 13 2024
Defence SA appoints Ian Spencer to lead defence and industry
Former Australian Defence Force aerospace engineer Ian Spencer has been appointed as Defence SA’s executive director of defence and industry.
August 13 2024
C-130J Super Hercules delivered to NZDF in major airlift upgrade
The first of five C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlift aircraft has been delivered to the New Zealand Ministry of Defence and New Zealand Defence Force.
August 13 2024
We’ve heard of ‘Minimum Viable Capability’, but what about a ‘Minimum Viable Industrial Base’?
The government’s Defence Strategic Review introduced the concept of a “Minimum Viable Capability” as a mechanism for getting capability into the hands of...
August 13 2024
ADF science: Dr Nick Beagley appointed DSTG lead in London
Dr Nick Beagley has begun an appointment as the Defence Science and Technology Group’s representative in London.
August 13 2024
New agreement: RAAF to train German Air Force pilots from 2025
The Royal Australian Air Force has signed an agreement to train pilots from the German Air Force in 2025.
August 13 2024
APC Technology secures key displays contract for Redback IFVs
Australian full spectrum tech manufacturing company APC Technology will supply Generic Vehicle Architecture displays for Redback infantry fighting vehicles.
August 12 2024
Parliamentary joint committee confirms Houthi movement as terrorist organisation
The parliamentary joint committee on intelligence and security has confirmed Ansar Allah, commonly known as the Houthi movement, is appropriately listed as a terrorist...
August 12 2024
Norway requests 16 HIMARS in US$580m foreign military sale
The government of Norway will acquire 16 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems under a possible US foreign military sale worth around US$580 million.
August 12 2024
ADF troops strengthen regional stability, security at Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024
Australian Defence Force personnel will begin their regional engagement activity, Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024, with international military forces this week.
August 12 2024
USAF to acquire prototype E-7A weapons systems from Boeing
The United States Department of the Air Force has reached a price agreement in the E-7A Wedgetail weapon system rapid prototype program with US defence prime Boeing.
August 12 2024
HMAS Sydney fires Standard Missile 6 in naval lethality milestone
The Royal Australian Navy has successfully fired a Standard Missile 6 from Hobart Class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney, in a major milestone of naval lethality.
August 12 2024
Restored V-2 rocket ignites second life with Australian War Memorial
A German V-2 rocket and Meillerwagen launching trailer are being restored and prepared for exhibition display by the Australian War Memorial.
August 09 2024
