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Wrecked HMNZS Manawanui made ‘secure as possible’ for potential dive site
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s sunken dive and hydrographic vessel, HMNZS Manawanui, is being made “as secure as possible”, with...
March 28 2025
Qatar to acquire MQ-9B Reaper drones, hellfire and general purpose munitions
The government of Qatar will acquire eight MQ-9B Reaper remotely piloted aircraft, guidance kits and munitions under a US$1.96 billion US foreign military sale.
March 28 2025
Federal budget: RSL Australia calls out ‘disappointing, inadequate’ defence funding
The Returned & Services League of Australia has called for a defence funding increase, following the latest federal budget announced earlier this week.
March 27 2025
Gary Potts to lead Babcock’s surface ship sustainment in WA
Babcock Australasia has appointed a new program director – Regional Maintenance Provider West to lead the company’s surface ship sustainment efforts at Henderson...
March 27 2025
NASA chief technologist to headline Australian Space Summit
One of NASA’s most senior figures is set to headline Defence Connect’s sister brand, Space Connect’s Australian Space Summit in May.
March 27 2025
BearCat armoured vehicles roll out for NSW tactical, counter-terrorism operations
Armoured vehicles manufacturer Lenco has delivered five new custom “BearCat” armoured vehicles for riot response, tactical and counter-terrorism operations with...
March 27 2025
HMAS Sydney departs for Indo-Pacific regional presence deployment
Hobart Class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney will patrol the Indo-Pacific under a regional presence deployment until early July.
March 27 2025
Guardian Class patrol boat RVS Takuare returns to service with Vanuatu
The Australian government has returned Guardian Class Patrol Boat RVS Takuare to Vanuatu.
March 27 2025
US Director of National Intelligence completes first multination tour of Indo-Pacific
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has completed her first multination trip as the Director of National Intelligence.
March 27 2025
DeepStrike autonomous launcher trialled at US Army’s Project Convergence
American defence prime Raytheon has announced the successful live-fire demonstration of its DeepStrike autonomous mobile launcher vehicle.
March 27 2025
US Navy Triton, NZDF Poseidon aircraft to undergo maintenance at RAAF Base Edinburgh
The United States Navy’s MQ-4C Triton aircraft fleet will undergo comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul at RAAF Base Edinburgh, according to a Defence...
March 27 2025
Lockheed Martin demonstrates Aegis hypersonic defence capability
The US Navy and Missile Defense Agency have successfully demonstrated the capability of Lockheed Martin’s Aegis Combat System to detect, track and perform an engagement...
March 26 2025
KBR to support ADF Joint Command and Control training
KBR has been awarded a 12-month extension to its Joint Data Network training contract with the Australian Defence Force, with an extension to run until January 2026.
March 26 2025
Innovaero unveils expansion of OWL family of loitering munitions
Western Australia-based Innovaero has officially unveiled two new variants of the OWL family of loitering munitions, including a new, lightweight, low-cost variant.
March 26 2025
Tactical aircraft arrestor system assists safe landings at Avalon Airshow 2025
The Royal Australian Air Force has conducted arrested landings using a tactical aircraft arrestor system set up at the Australian International Airshow 2025 in Melbourne.
March 26 2025
Corvo X UAS is export ready in 2026, says SYPAQ Systems
Engineering and systems integration company SYPAQ Systems has announced close collaboration with the Australian government on delivering its Corvo X small uncrewed aerial...
March 26 2025
Anduril Australia confirms delivery of intrusion detection system for RAAF
Anduril Australia has successfully delivered an unmanned aerial vehicle and intrusion detection system for a Royal Australian Air Force trial, within 15 weeks from contract...
March 26 2025
Federal budget 2025: Chalmers closes the door on last-minute defence reprieve
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed that there will be no defence spending surprises under the newly announced federal budget.
March 25 2025
Entries officially open for Australian Defence Industry Awards 2025
Nominations and submissions are now officially open for the annual Australian Defence Industry Awards.
March 25 2025
Land Range Safety Management Tool developed for ADF live-fire activities
Australian soldiers will continue to benefit from an upgraded range safety tool so that when they are present on a “live-fire” range, they can be confident that...
March 25 2025