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ADF troops strengthen regional stability, security at Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024
Australian Defence Force personnel will begin their regional engagement activity, Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024, with international military forces...
August 12 2024
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USAF to acquire prototype E-7A weapons systems from Boeing
The United States Department of the Air Force has reached a price agreement in the E-7A Wedgetail weapon system rapid prototype program with US defence prime Boeing.
August 12 2024
HMAS Sydney fires Standard Missile 6 in naval lethality milestone
The Royal Australian Navy has successfully fired a Standard Missile 6 from Hobart Class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney, in a major milestone of naval lethality.
August 12 2024
Restored V-2 rocket ignites second life with Australian War Memorial
A German V-2 rocket and Meillerwagen launching trailer are being restored and prepared for exhibition display by the Australian War Memorial.
August 09 2024
Taiwan’s application to trans-Pacific partnership gains momentum
The Australia-Taiwan and ROC-Australia business councils have backed Taiwan’s application into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific...
August 09 2024
Scales fall from our eyes: Dependence the strategy du jour warn experts, commentators
Australia’s de facto strategic policy for much of its history, one of dependence, has now effectively been outed to the Australian public – whether they recognise...
August 09 2024
Canada, Australia reaffirm commitment to defence partnership
Australia and Canada have released a joint statement strengthening their defence partnership and exploring new opportunities in the South China Sea.
August 09 2024
Fractl:1 laser wins $1m first prize at Canadian International Counter Drone Sandbox
Melbourne-based high-power laser start-up AIM Defence has taken first place at the International Counter Drone Sandbox in Canada, netting a $1 million prize.
August 09 2024
Up to $250k each: Expressions of interest open for Defence priority area grants
Queensland Defence Science Alliance has announced expressions of interest are now open for grants up to $250,000 for projects related to Defence priority areas.
August 09 2024
UK crewed combat air demonstrator passes 215 simulator hours
The United Kingdom has announced further progress on a crewed combat air demonstrator, the first of its kind in 40 years for the UK.
August 09 2024
Autonomous combat vehicle trialled with electronic attack, surveillance armaments
American defence contractor L3Harris has fielded a fully autonomous combat vehicle fitted with electronic attack and long-range surveillance capabilities.
August 09 2024
Make it happen: Biden advocates nuclear propulsion plant transfer to Australia
US President Joe Biden has thrown new support behind the plan to transfer naval nuclear propulsion plants of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines to Australia.
August 08 2024
Australian ‘Tour de Negotiation’ voyages to Canada after US summit
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles will travel to Canada to continue critical talks with Minister of National Defence Bill Blair this...
August 08 2024
Australian initiative: The plan to connect regional businesses with defence supply chains
A self-sufficient industry cooperative connecting small businesses into the wider Australian defence industry network.
August 08 2024
Pax Americana is only as strong as the sum of its parts
For many, the American Peace or “Pax Americana” is almost entirely based on the whole-of-nation might of the United States. The truth, however, is more nuanced,...
August 08 2024
Safety blanket gone as Australia faces most challenging period since 1945, says Conroy
Australia’s 10-year safety blanket is gone and the nation now faces the most challenging period since 1945, Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat...
August 08 2024
Charlotte Webb appointed as first full-time Defence Family Advocate
Defence family member and Army Reservist Charlotte Webb has been appointed as the first full-time Defence Family Advocate.
August 08 2024
Australia, Canada, the Philippines, US sign commitment to freedom of navigation
Australia, Canada, the Philippines, and the United States have reconfirmed their commitment to uphold the right of freedom of navigation.
August 08 2024
Babcock names new managing director for aviation and critical services
Babcock Australasia has appointed an aviation industry veteran to oversee the company’s aviation and critical services offerings for Australia and New Zealand.
August 07 2024
Report calls for B-21 acquisition, ANZUS expansion
The Institute of Public Affairs, Peter Jennings, and Strategic Analysis Australia have called for Japan to join ANZUS and for Australia to acquire B-21 Raiders as part of a...
August 07 2024