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Insitec acquired by Sovereign Capability Group, Whiteoak
Defence systems provider Insitec has been acquired by Sovereign Capability Group with the backing of Australian private investment firm Whiteoak.
July 30 2024
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Aerobond announces 3,500-square metre defence, space, aerospace facility in South Australia
Adelaide-based aerospace manufacturer Aerobond has announced a 3,500-square metre manufacturing facility in South Australia.
July 30 2024
Afghanistan medal decision before election, says Deputy Prime Minister
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has confirmed a decision will be made about stripping medals from Australian Defence Force personnel before the next...
July 30 2024
Growing concerns about China conflict dominate Australian public thinking
New polling has revealed both startling and inspiring feedback from the Australian public’s attitudes towards the possibility of conflict in our region, allied support,...
July 30 2024
Deputy Secretary of CASG joins DIDS Summit headline speakers
Chris Deeble AO CSC, Deputy Secretary of Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) is the latest high profile decision maker to join the Defence Connect DIDS Summit...
July 30 2024
VR simulator launched to assist ADF parachute training
Edith Cowan University has designed a parachute rehearsal and training virtual reality simulator to assist Australian Defence Force personnel undertaking parachute training.
July 30 2024
M1A1s shelved as Army prepares for new Abrams SEPv3
Australia’s M1A1 Abrams have officially been retired, with the last main battle tank rolling out of Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane.
July 30 2024
ASC secures 4-year sustainment contract for Collins Class submarine fleet
The Australian Defence Force’s Collins Class submarine fleet will be maintained under a new four-year sustainment contract signed with government-owned submarine...
July 30 2024
NT veterans receive new employment, mentoring opportunities in Ventia deal
The Northern Territory government has entered into a partnership with Ventia for the permanent delivery of employment and mentoring opportunities to the territory’s...
July 29 2024
The Whiskey Project to deliver light landing craft to Navy
Australian specialist and tactical watercraft manufacturer The Whiskey Project has been selected to deliver two all-aluminium Landing Craft Light for use on the Royal...
July 29 2024
Chief Defence Scientist to join DIDS Summit
Australia’s Chief Defence Scientist, Professor Tanya Monro AC, is the latest high-profile speaker to confirm her speaking session at the upcoming Defence Connect DIDS...
July 29 2024
Charges laid after alleged Australian Defence Force vehicle theft
Queensland Police have charged and extradited a Victorian man in relation to the alleged theft of an Australian Defence Force vehicle earlier this month.
July 29 2024
Chief of Defence Force visits Pacific partners in first international trip
Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston will travel to meet Pacific partners in Fiji and Vanuatu during his first international trip.
July 29 2024
Post-crisis economy: Rebuilding from the ground up
Few national economies have benefited from the era of hyper-globalisation quite like Australia; however, in the aftermath of a major regional crisis, the chickens have come...
July 29 2024
Pat Conroy promoted to cabinet amid ministerial overhaul
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has been promoted into federal cabinet under a series of ministerial arrangements.
July 29 2024
Diverse career opportunities championed in new ADF recruitment campaign
Diversity of career opportunities will be championed under a new-look Australian Defence Force recruitment advertising campaign.
July 29 2024
ADF honours anniversary of fatal MRH-90 Taipan crash
The Australian Defence Force has held a military service commemorating four Australian Army aircrew lost in the 2023 Lindeman Island MRH-90 Taipan incident, on the first...
July 29 2024
Blood in the water: Biden’s frailty, decline entice hostile actors in face of declining West
For many, the real-time decline and rapid deterioration of US President Joe Biden has been a mask slip moment. For others, more concerningly, it has signalled the frailty of...
July 26 2024
Lockheed Martin unveils Mako hypersonic air-launched missile
Lockheed Martin has officially unveiled its latest air-launched hypersonic strike weapon, Mako, designed to deliver range, speed, and lethality to the US and allied...
July 26 2024
DARPA-backed microelectronics manufacturing pushes closer to delivering
DARPA will work with the University of Texas at Austin to establish a consortium designed to unlock accessible prototyping for the chips of tomorrow with a new agreement to...
July 26 2024