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Australia imposes counter-terrorism sanctions on extremist ideologies, Hizballah official
The federal government has announced counter-terrorism financing sanctions on entities that promote nationalist and racist violent extremist...
February 05 2025
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AeroVironment announces third delivery order of Switchblade munitions for US Army
American defence contractor AeroVironment has announced the award of its third delivery order for Switchblade loitering munition systems as part of US Army’s directed...
February 05 2025
US military trials ship-mounted laser against UAV targets
The US military has released details surrounding the trial of a new naval laser system against unmanned targets.
February 04 2025
Thales to supply French Navy with SonoFlash sonobuoys
French multinational defence corporation Thales has signed a contract with the French defence procurement agency to supply the French Navy with several hundred SonoFlash...
February 04 2025
Post-war global order ‘obsolete, weapon being used against us’, warns US Secretary of State
Freshly confirmed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a fiery warning for America’s allies: the post-war global order is “not just obsolete; it is now a...
February 04 2025
Australian Army assists police door-knocking campaign in flooded areas
Australian Defence Force personnel have been deployed to assist far north Queensland residents following significant rainfall, damaging winds and flooding.
February 04 2025
Cohort plc completes acquisition of EM Solutions
UK technology group Cohort plc has reportedly completed its acquisition of Australia-based satellite communication terminals developer EM Solutions.
February 04 2025
New award introduced to recognise ADF service in Indo-Pacific
The federal government has introduced a new award to recognise the service of Australian Defence Force personnel in the Indo-Pacific region.
February 03 2025
AS9 Huntsman, AS10 resupply vehicles on the ground in Australia
South Korean AS9 Huntsman 155mm self-propelled howitzers are reportedly already on the ground in Australia.
February 03 2025
After action report: Red Sea, Houthis have wide-reaching implications for the whole ADF
While things seem to have settled down in the Red Sea, the Houthis’ asymmetric campaign targeting international commercial shipping has been highly successful in...
February 03 2025
Defence industry celebrates first Arafura accepted by Defence
Defence companies have celebrated the successful acceptance of the first Arafura Class offshore patrol vessel by Defence.
February 03 2025
Salto Systems announces leadership appointments in Australia
Access solutions provider Salto Systems has announced two Oceania senior leadership appointments located in Australia to foster local talent, develop its people and drive...
February 03 2025
HII trials REMUS 620 UUV during US Navy confidence course
HII’s REMUS 620 next-generation medium-class unmanned underwater vehicle has been trialled during a US Navy UUV Confidence Course in the US.
February 03 2025
Sikorsky trials UH-60M Black Hawk with new improved turbine engines
American aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky has begun ground runs of a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter equipped with two US Army T901 improved turbine engines.
February 03 2025
Serco to acquire Northrop’s mission training, software business in North America expansion deal
International outsourcing services company Serco has agreed to acquire Northrop Grumman’s mission training and satellite ground network communications software business...
January 31 2025
Hegseth announces ‘merit-based’ policy shift for the US military
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the creation of a task force to oversee the strengthening of the US military based entirely on merit.
January 31 2025
WA sub base priority works open for public comment
The Commonwealth government has announced that the public will be encouraged to provide comment and submissions on the priority works to be undertaken at HMAS Stirling,...
January 30 2025
The ADF should establish a strategic materiel reserve
Opinion: Australia prides itself on maintaining a small but technologically advanced and well-maintained force; however, the return of “great power competition”...
January 30 2025
Australia is ‘war criminal safe haven’, allege Greens
The Australian Greens party has announced intentions to set up a War Crimes Investigation Unit to fix Australia’s “war criminal safe haven”.
January 30 2025
NZDF continues fuel, pollutant removal at HMNZS Manawanui
The New Zealand Defence Force has announced the second stage of fuel and other pollutants removal from sunken hydrographic ship HMNZS Manawanui off Samoa.
January 30 2025