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New mine plough and combat dozer blades for Polish M1A2 SEPv3 tanks
New M1A2 SEPv3 main battle tanks will be equipped with track width mine ploughs and combat dozer blades under a contract awarded to Pearson...
March 14 2025
US Department of Defense announces rapid review of US military personnel standards
The US Department of Defense has announced a review of existing personnel standards across all US military branches.
March 14 2025
Singapore steps up ‘big-ticket items’ to strengthen military preparedness
Singapore is stepping up military “big-ticket items”, such as infantry fighting vehicles, submarines, aircraft and artificial intelligence systems, to strengthen...
March 14 2025
Finalists unveiled in Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2025
A total of 100 finalists have been revealed for the annual Defence & National Security Workforce Awards.
March 14 2025
3% by 2028: IPA, Strategic Analysis Australia set out ambitious defence agenda for next government
The Institute of Public Affairs and Strategic Analysis Australia have formally launched No Higher Priority: A blueprint for immediate action on Australia’s defence...
March 13 2025
Trump 2025: Australian defence industry under the gun
Opinion: With the Trump administration doubling down on its “America First” agenda and Australian industry now well within the crosshairs, how Australia’s...
March 13 2025
SIG Sauer refutes P320 pistol allegations in the US
Major firearms manufacturer SIG Sauer has moved to clear the name of its P320 pistol following safety allegations within the United States.
March 13 2025
Government and prospective ADF recruits ‘feeling the frustration’, says Deputy PM
The Australian government and prospective Australian Defence Force recruits are “feeling the frustration” of the 300-day recruitment waiting time, according to...
March 13 2025
ConductorOS AI system locks in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 appearance
US artificial intelligence provider BigBear.ai has announced it will deploy its AI, data and sensor orchestration platform to the next Exercise Talisman Sabre in Australia.
March 13 2025
Time for more than a Plan B? Debate swirls around how Australia should respond to Trump’s unpredictability
With transactional politics now back in flavour and Australia’s “great and powerful friend”, the United States, looking increasingly unreliable, how we...
March 12 2025
HII awarded contract to advance Australian submarine supply chain under AUKUS
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), the largest military shipbuilder in the United States and a global leader in nuclear-powered submarine construction, has been awarded a...
March 12 2025
Conroy opens new DroneShield office in defence industry milestone
Counter-drone protection developer DroneShield has celebrated the opening of their new office with Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat...
March 12 2025
Work continues on ex-Army Black Hawks destined for NSW Rural Fire Service
Two ex-Army Black Hawk helicopters gifted to the NSW Rural Fire Service seven years ago are reportedly yet to become operational and could not currently fly civilian...
March 11 2025
Army Chinooks sent to support cyclone recovery efforts
A trio of Australian Army Chinooks is among Defence assets assisting in the recovery from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
March 11 2025
Balancing act: Debate continues around Australia’s economic v national security
With Australia’s economy continuing to sputter along, the intersection of “whole-of-nation” security and prosperity has never been more important, which is...
March 11 2025
Singapore and New Zealand commit to closer defence ties
Singapore and New Zealand have reaffirmed defence ties following the fourth Singapore-New Zealand Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Auckland earlier this month.
March 11 2025
Japan and US to collaborate on Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles
Japan is expected to acquire US support to improve its own Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles capability under a US$200 million US foreign military sale.
March 11 2025
Australia to acquire HIMARS munitions under US foreign military sale
Australia is expected to acquire 54 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System-Alternate Warhead munitions under a US$91.2 million US foreign military sale.
March 11 2025
Ukraine takes top spot as weapons importer while Russian exports take a tumble, says new SIPRI data
Ukraine has become the world’s largest importer of major armaments during the last four years, according to new information compiled by the Stockholm International...
March 10 2025
Australia requires a ‘self-insurance’ policy to weather perfect storm: Investment expert warns
The rapid rise of a multipolar world is reshaping global economies, stability, prosperity and security – leaving Australia no longer shielded by its geographic...
March 10 2025