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Police strengthened to confront protests at Avalon International Airshow
Victoria Police has confirmed it will have a “significant presence” at this month’s Avalon International Airshow amid heightened...
March 20 2025
Divided and forgotten: Western Balkans drift towards chaos
Opinion: I’ve always been critical of the US imposing its will on other political systems under the pretence of “bringing democracy to your doorstep”....
March 19 2025
AH-64E Apaches touchdown ahead of Avalon International Airshow
Two AH-64E Apache helicopters have touched down in Australia earlier this month as they prepare for an appearance at the Avalon International Airshow.
March 19 2025
Coalition hints at Defence spending jump, pending budget situation
The federal opposition has hinted at a marked increase in the nation’s defence spending, aiming to bring it up to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2029, with just one catch...
March 19 2025
Jindalee over-the-horizon radar: Canada to build Arctic radar system using Australian tech
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has shared details of a reported AU$6.6 billion deal to develop an Arctic radar system with Australian assistance.
March 19 2025
Second Buccaneer CubeSat blasts off on SpaceX Transporter-13
Defence has confirmed its second Buccaneer satellite blasted off on SpaceX’s Transporter-13 rideshare mission on Friday.
March 19 2025
IGADF inquiry launched into military justice system
An independent inquiry has been announced for allegations that the Australian Defence Force’s military justice system has been weaponised to cause harm.
March 19 2025
Marles backs defence industry sponsorship after ABC war memorial report
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has stepped into the ring to back the defence industry after an ABC report described corporate sponsorship of the Australian...
March 19 2025
Structure and incentives: Necessary preconditions for the adoption of strategic mindset in capability acquisition
Opinion: The adoption of a strategic risk management mindset in capability acquisition is essential, but without structural changes and incentive realignment – such as...
March 18 2025
Research project harnesses artificial intelligence to strengthen cyber defence
An advanced research initiative has been launched into hybrid moving target defence for container-based cloud environments.
March 18 2025
Lockheed Martin out-of-pocket $300m on axed JP 9102 project
Lockheed Martin spent more than $300 million on the JP 9102 military SATCOM project before the deal was surprisingly withdrawn last year by Labor.
March 18 2025
Deepfake protection partnership announced between DARPA and DSRI
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has partnered with the Digital Safety Research Institute (DSRI) of UL Research Institutes to continue research and...
March 18 2025
RAAF wraps up maritime awareness patrols in the Indo-Pacific
The RAAF has wrapped up a series of maritime surveillance missions in the Indo-Pacific region.
March 18 2025
Austal takeover: Hanwha secures additional 9.9% shares in WA shipbuilder
South Korea business conglomerate Hanwha Group has acquired a 9.9 per cent shareholding in Austal as the group seeks to become a long-term strategic partner with Austal in...
March 18 2025
First cohort begins workforce training as part of SA expansion to Defence Industry Pathways Program
Two new pathway programs, established by the Albanese government in partnership with the Malinauskas government, have commenced in South Australia, marking a critical step...
March 17 2025
‘Up for grabs’ an Australian century in the Indo-Pacific? Stranger things have happened
We have heard a lot about an “American” and “Chinese” century, but with the Indo-Pacific in an ever-developing state of flux, what about an Australian...
March 17 2025
SEA secures contract extension for Royal Malaysian Navy torpedo launchers
Defence solutions provider Systems Engineering & Assessment (SEA) has been awarded a contract extension with Lumut Naval Shipyard to supply its fixed triple configuration...
March 17 2025
Defence workers undertake mass walkout over shipbuilding wages
More than 500 defence workers are taking part in a massive walkout today over wages, according to the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union.
March 17 2025
King Charles sets foot on HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier in royal milestone
British monarch King Charles III has set foot on aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, marking the first time in nearly 40 years that a reigning monarch has joined a Royal...
March 17 2025
Breaker secures pre-seed funding to scale artificial intelligence, mass autonomy development
Australian-founded artificial intelligence company Breaker has secured $2 million in pre-seed funding to scale its AI agents and develop mass autonomy in robotics.
March 14 2025