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ORBIS Sibro selected by ASC as first US AUKUS capability collaboration partner
Australian submarine builder ASC has selected veteran-owned US business ORBIS Sibro Inc as its first US AUKUS capability collaboration partner.
October 14 2024
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Defence to push innovative research under new Accelerating Asymmetric Advantage strategy
Defence’s new innovation, science and technology strategy will create the focus and scale required to give the ADF a capability edge and strategic surprise, according...
October 14 2024
RAN captain brought in to advise HMNZS Manawanui Court of Inquiry
Royal Australian Navy Captain Dean Battilana has been seconded from RAN for the New Zealand Defence Force’s Court of Inquiry into the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui in...
October 14 2024
Investors begin to rally to defence stocks as ETFs hit the ASX
Global uncertainty and mounting geopolitical tension have seen a new wave of investors flock to defence and aerospace exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to shore up returns.
October 11 2024
AIM Defence to supply 2 Fractl lasers under new $4.8m agreement
High power laser manufacturer AIM Defence will supply an additional two counter-drone Fractl units to the Australian Defence Force under a new $4.8 million agreement.
October 11 2024
Royal Navy completes Sea Venom missile firing from Wildcat helicopter
A Sea Venom anti-surface missile has successfully completed its first guided live firing from a Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter in the United Kingdom.
October 11 2024
Expeditionary Logistics Team deployed to resupply HMAS Warramunga
An Expeditionary Logistics Team – Maritime concept has provided forward deployment of stores and fuel for the Anzac Class frigate HMAS Warramunga.
October 11 2024
Northrop Grumman announces upcoming live demonstrations for dual feed chain gun
American defence prime Northrop Grumman has announced the imminent live fire demonstrations for an M230 Link Fed Dual Feed Bushmaster Chain Gun with two ammunition feed paths...
October 10 2024
Ryan McClenaghan appointed director of defence and space at University of South Australia
Ryan McClenaghan has been appointed as the new director of defence and space at the University of South Australia.
October 10 2024
Defence exceeding $5bn worth of contracts under Indigenous Procurement Policy
Defence has set a new benchmark for Australian government departments and agencies, exceeding $5 billion worth of contracts with First Nations businesses under the...
October 10 2024
Defence reopens officers’ mess at RAAF Base Richmond after wild weather closure
The officers’ mess at RAAF Base Richmond has been reopened after multiple rain events that forced its temporary closure.
October 10 2024
Image crisis: National reset needed for Australian Defence Force uniforms in public
Australia is in need of a national reset on the opinions and policies concerning the image of Australian Defence Force uniformed personnel in public.
October 10 2024
BAE completes successful launch of sixth Astute Class SSN
BAE Systems has confirmed the launch of HMS Agamemnon, the sixth of the Royal Navy’s Astute Class attack submarines, at the company’s submarine yard at...
October 09 2024
The Finnish model? Learning lessons from Europe’s ‘other’ front line
Finland has long been on the front line of Europe’s efforts to contain Soviet/Russian aggression, with the small country demonstrating a number of times how a...
October 09 2024
Chief of Defence Force visits ADF troops training Armed Forces of Ukraine
Australia’s Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston, has visited Australian troops training Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel in the United Kingdom.
October 09 2024
Aurizn Group announces McR Defence acquisition and leadership changes
Australian defence technology provider Aurizn Group has set the stage for global expansion with the acquisition of McR Defence and new leadership changes.
October 09 2024
RAAF and RMAF fighters soar over Malaysia during joint training exercise
Australian and Malaysian jet fighters have concluded training together in the skies over Malaysia during Exercise Elangaroo 24.
October 09 2024
Solutions from Silicon reaffirms mine warfare development with Exail
Sydney-based Solutions from Silicon (SfS) and international industrial company Exail have reaffirmed their partnership to develop SfS’ Mine Warfare Tactical Command...
October 09 2024
BenchOn announces customised portal to connect Queensland’s manufacturing supply chain
Supplier matching platform developer BenchOn has announced the delivery of a new customised portal for Manufacturing Skills Queensland to connect and boost manufacturing...
October 08 2024
AH-6 Little Bird attack helicopter completes first flight for Royal Thai Army
The first of eight AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopters manufactured by American defence prime Boeing for the Royal Thai Army has completed a successful first flight.
October 08 2024