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Saab Australia names chief growth officer
An outgoing senior member of Northrop Grumman Australia has been named as Saab’s chief growth officer.
September 02 2024
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200 entry-level roles announced under ASC upskill program
ASC Pty Ltd will recruit around 200 additional entry-level personnel over the next two years under a new Jobs for Subs program.
September 02 2024
The frog in boiling water: Beijing’s increased antagonism leaves many in the West caught off guard
Over the weekend, we witnessed the latest round in Beijing’s efforts to coerce the Philippines in the South China Sea, but for many “normies”, while the...
September 02 2024
Diehl Defence, TAUBER set up TD Services defence joint venture
German defence manufacturer Diehl Defence has set up TD Services GmbH, a joint venture with German ordnance clearance and system civil engineering company TAUBER.
September 02 2024
EF88 commercial variant could bump up civilian familiarity, says industry expert
The creation of commercially available variant of the Australian Defence Force’s enhanced F88 Austeyr rifle could assist defence recruiting and national civilian...
September 02 2024
Indonesia transfers rifles, handguns, ammunition to Cambodia
Indonesia has transferred crates of rifles, handguns and ammunitions under a military assistance package to Cambodia.
September 02 2024
Critical incident helicopters delivered to Queensland Health
Two new critical incident helicopters that will conduct life-saving aeromedical evacuations will be operational across the Torres Strait within a matter of months, after...
August 30 2024
Thomas Global Systems establishes defence simulation, training tech specialist unit
Thomas Global Systems has established a specialist business unit dedicated to delivering defence simulation and training technology.
August 30 2024
Beijing’s economic slowdown spells trouble for Australia’s already stagnant, unproductive economy
With strong global headwinds battering the still fragile post-COVID economy, the last thing Australia needs is a slowdown in its primary trading partner and primary strategic...
August 30 2024
US Army locks in 2024 production contract to replenish Javelin missiles
The US Army has awarded the Javelin Joint Venture a follow-on fiscal year 2024 production contract for Javelin missiles and associated equipment and services, with total...
August 30 2024
Universal Field Robots acquired by Swedish multinational Sandvik
Autonomous interoperable solution developer Universal Field Robots has been acquired by Swedish multinational engineering company Sandvik.
August 30 2024
Australia‑Indonesia Defence Cooperation Agreement signed to strengthen security ties
Australia and Indonesia have strengthened security ties with the signing of the Australia‑Indonesia Defence Cooperation Agreement in Indonesia.
August 30 2024
Industry partners sign Destroyer Enterprise charter
The Destroyer Enterprise charter has been officially signed by Defence Australia, Thales, BAE Systems Australia, Lockheed Martin Australia, Saab Australia, Raytheon Australia...
August 29 2024
Chemical warning device developed for Defence applications
A thumb-sized device capable of providing early warning for chemical threats is being developed for Defence and other applications.
August 29 2024
Peace, stability and President Harris
Opinion: Not since the Cold War has the US-led global order been under such immense pressure. With an impending election, how will global peace and stability fare under a...
August 29 2024
Tabletop wargame rolled out to Australian Army units
More than 100 tabletop wargame kits have been distributed to Army units under an initiative led by the Australian Army Battle Lab.
August 29 2024
Rohde & Schwarz Australia secures Hunter frigate communications contract
The Royal Australian Navy’s first three Hunter Class frigates will be fitted with Rohde & Schwarz’s NAVICS communications technology under a contract with BAE...
August 29 2024
Enthusiasts create Operation White Tiger 2 military simulation in Queensland
Gel blaster enthusiasts have enacted their own war-like military simulation exercise during an Operation White Tiger 2 event in Queensland.
August 29 2024
Downer unveils scholarships for veteran families
Children and grandchildren of Australian veterans will be encouraged to pursue tertiary education with the unveiling of the Downer Defence Veterans’ Family...
August 29 2024
ADF troops deployed to defuse ordnance in the Solomon Islands
A multinational contingent led by the Australian Defence Force has arrived in Solomon Islands to safely dispose of dangerous explosive remnants of war under Operation Render...
August 28 2024