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Construction on $200m SA Air Force maintenance hub kicks off
Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Minister Pat Conroy and South Australian Treasurer Stephen Mullighan have announced work has begun on a...
September 05 2024
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Is the myth of the Pax Americana just that?
Few nations have benefited from the era of history known as Pax Americana or the American Peace quite like Australia has. But is the mythos surrounding this era just hype,...
September 05 2024
Norwegian Armed Forces lock in new M107A1 anti-materiel rifles
Barrett Firearms Manufacturing will supply semi-automatic M107A1 anti-materiel rifles to the Norwegian Armed Forces, under a new contract with the NATO-allied Norwegian...
September 05 2024
Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets legislation
The Defence Amendment (Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets) Act 2024 supports Australia’s commitment to protecting its military secrets and strengthening...
September 05 2024
ADF targets rural and regional Australians in pop-up careers centre trial
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has officially opened the first Pop-up Australian Defence Force Careers Centre in Geelong, Victoria.
September 05 2024
Māori, silver fern and Southern Cross designs added to Royal New Zealand Navy swords
Māori, silver fern and Southern Cross elements have been incorporated into the Royal New Zealand Navy’s newly commissioned officer’s sword.
September 05 2024
Advanced Navigation expands US footprint
Sydney-based artificial intelligence, robotics and navigation technology manufacturer Advanced Navigation has expanded its US operations with the appointment of a defence and...
September 04 2024
Navantia launches ‘For the WIN’, supporting female success in the defence industry
Navantia Australia has launched the For the WIN (Women in Navantia) network, a new internal female-led community to support women’s success in the defence industry,...
September 04 2024
Defence infrastructure needed to protect nation’s vital resources network, says mining magnate
Defence infrastructure is needed to protect the nation’s vital mining network, according to recent comments from Western Australian mining magnate Georgina Rinehart.
September 04 2024
Turkish application to BRICS heralds latest nail for US-led world order
Protests across Turkey against a US Navy port visit and continuing US military presence in the country have served as the most visible battleground in this new “Cold...
September 04 2024
US terrorism charges announced against Hamas leadership for 7 October attacks
The US Department of Justice has announced a string of terrorism charges against half a dozen senior leaders of Hamas in relation to the 7 October attacks in Israel.
September 04 2024
Black Sky Aerospace rebrands into Black Sky Industries
Australian rocket propellant and solid rocket motor developer Black Sky Aerospace has rebranded into Black Sky Industries.
September 04 2024
Defence pursues ‘Camel Train’ autonomous air logistics support system
The Department of Defence has released new information about a new “Camel Train” autonomous air logistics support system to strengthen the nation’s northern...
September 04 2024
Handguns stolen during Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum theft
Thieves have stolen more than 27 handguns in an early morning ransacking of the Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum in NSW.
September 03 2024
Second Royal Navy Type 26 frigate prepares for ‘float off’ launch
The UK Royal Navy’s next Type 26 City Class frigate, HMS Cardiff, is set to enter the water for the first time, with a major float off scheduled at BAE Systems’...
September 03 2024
Grey zone warfare, state competition investigated in Australian-first podcast
Contested Ground, a new podcast investigating the complex and murky world of grey zone warfare as nations compete on the global stage, has been launched by award-winning...
September 03 2024
RAAF Growlers sent to India in multinational exercise milestone
The Royal Australian Air Force has sent combat aircraft to India in support of a multinational exercise for the first time.
September 03 2024
Did we really ‘lose’ our 10-year warning time? Or did we waste it?
Every Australian Defence strategy since the 1987 Dibb Review spruiked the concept of a “10-year warning time”, now we’re being told it no longer exists. But...
September 03 2024
US Department of State announces US$200m settlement with RTX Corporation
The US Department of State has announced a US$200 million settlement with RTX Corporation (Raytheon) to resolve alleged export violations.
September 03 2024
Schools Pathways Program funding announced for defence opportunities
The federal government has launched a Schools Pathways Program: Open Competitive Grant Opportunity worth more than $11 million in funding.
September 03 2024