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ADF Reserves events announced for Sydney and Canberra
ADF Reserves Events: Making an Impact have been announced to be held in Sydney and Canberra next month.
June 19 2024
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Inaugural Australian Aviation Summit ready for take-off in August
Two years after launching the first annual awards, a new landmark event has been announced in the four-decade history of the Australian Aviation brand.
June 19 2024
Pure gold or glass beads? Warnings abound for Australia amid Li’s visit
It is the first major visit by a Chinese leader for nearly a decade and while everything appears to be “normalising” in the Australia–China relationship, we...
June 19 2024
Let’s talk: Ukraine interested in acquiring Australia’s retiring Tiger helicopters
The Armed Forces of Ukraine has an interest in the Australian Defence Force’s retiring Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopter fleet, according to ambassador of Ukraine to...
June 19 2024
Australian rifle systems farewelled for Ukraine frontlines
Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko has personally farewelled a shipment of new Australian-made combat systems on their way to the frontlines of Ukraine.
June 19 2024
Exail to deliver over 1k inertial navigation systems for German Army
Exail has partnered with Rheinmetall to deliver 1,004 Advans Ursa inertial navigation systems for use onboard the German Army’s Caracal 4x4 air assault vehicle.
June 18 2024
Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide completes final private sessions
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has completed its final private sessions with Australian Defence Force personnel and Defence families touched by...
June 18 2024
Flashpoint Taiwan: What if America does nothing?
Many analysts are focused on the impact and costs associated with a war over Taiwan, and rightfully so. However, one question that a few seem to have asked is: What happens...
June 18 2024
New uncrewed turret system unveiled by Rheinmetall
German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has unveiled a new uncrewed turret system for its new-generation main battle tanks.
June 18 2024
HII, Babcock announce H&B Defence joint venture to accelerate Australian submarine support
The United States’ largest military shipbuilder, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), and British engineering prime Babcock International Group have launched the...
June 18 2024
Australian recovery equipment to rescue stranded Fijian Guardian Class patrol boat
Australian recovery equipment is being supplied to the Republic of Fiji Navy to free a donated Guardian Class patrol boat, RFNS Puamau.
June 17 2024
RSL Australia condemns vandal attack on Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial in Canberra has been desecrated with pro-Palestine graffiti, according to the Returned & Services League of Australia.
June 17 2024
Australia, China announce joint statement following Annual Leaders’ Meeting
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and People’s Republic of China State Council Premier Li Qiang have released a joint statement following the Australia-China...
June 17 2024
Conroy announces $150m industry grant to revitalise defence industry
The Australian federal government has announced the details of a new $150 million industry grant program for the defence industry.
June 17 2024
Getting some clarity: Foreign Minister defines Australia’s ‘national interest’
For many, the idea of “national interest” is a hangover from a bygone age, outdated in the modern globalised world. However, our adversaries are using their...
June 17 2024
Australia’s first Triton unmanned aircraft touches down on home soil
Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system has arrived on home soil in the Northern Territory.
June 17 2024
ECAG, AIDN partner to facilitate SME growth
Export Controls Australia Group has partnered with the Australian Industry & Defence Network to help Australian defence SMEs navigate export controls and foster growth.
June 14 2024
Drone destroyer: Defence conducts live fire testing of Fractl portable high energy laser
The Australian Defence Force has conducted live fire testing of a directed energy weapons system against unmanned drones in Victoria.
June 14 2024
Aussies have a mixed outlook on a mixed-up world
Australians have always had a confused relationship with their place in the world, our policy of deference to “great and powerful friends” typifies this, but in...
June 14 2024
Denmark, Norway, Netherlands seek air-to-air missiles in foreign military sale blitz
Denmark, Norway, and the Netherlands have all requested air-to-air missiles in a series of US foreign military sales.
June 14 2024