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Experts warn Australia is rapidly becoming a ‘strategic liability’ for the United States
Former Chief of Army Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Peter Leahy and American Special Forces officer John Powers have levelled a major broadside...
August 02 2024
Second SouthPAN ground control centre complete
Lockheed Martin has successfully installed the second of two SouthPAN satellite ground control facilities in New Zealand.
August 02 2024
Boeing tips engineer for CEO as plane shortages and losses continue
Boeing has selected its next CEO as the company posts a US$1.4 billion loss in the June quarter.
August 02 2024
Netherlands to acquire JASSM-ER munitions under new agreement
The government of the Netherlands will become the fifth international customer to use Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range (JASSM-ER) under a new agreement.
August 02 2024
Elbit Systems secures $340m ammunition supply contract
Israel-based international military technology company Elbit Systems has secured a major contract worth $340 million with the Israel Ministry of Defense.
August 02 2024
LEGEAR, Salomon sponsor Veteran Games
ADA’s LEGEAR and Salomon announced that they have committed to support the Veteran Games with a gold sponsorship, acknowledging the importance of the initiative to...
August 01 2024
QinetiQ secures aerial training contract with German Armed Forces
Multinational defence technology QinetiQ Group has secured an aerial training services contract with the German Armed Forces Procurement Office for the German Armed Forces...
August 01 2024
Gauntlet thrown down: Australian CEO challenges Defence to find local solutions
Australian defence industry leader Travis Reddy has challenged the Department of Defence to find domestic rather than international solutions during a charged call to arms...
August 01 2024
Deputy PM backs ‘heart of surface combatant fleet’ Hunter Class despite price tag
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has defended the alleged $4 billion price tag of each future Hunter Class frigate.
August 01 2024
A whimper or a bang: Tehran’s next move will determine how our cushy world order dies
Israel’s successful air strike against Hamas’ political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in Iranian capital Tehran has thrown fuel on an already raging fire in the Middle...
August 01 2024
Slovakia to acquire a dozen AH-1Z attack helicopters in US foreign military sale
The government of Slovakia will acquire a dozen AH-1Z attack helicopters under a possible US$600 million foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
August 01 2024
Canada trials counter-drone lasers at sandbox innovation event
Canada became the fifth NATO country to test laser-based counter drone systems without a geographic backdrop, during a recent counter-drone demonstration event.
August 01 2024
STEM learning boost: Federal funding locked in for Schools Pathways Program
The federal government has entered into a $5.1 million federation funding agreement with the state governments of South Australia and Western Australia for the delivery of...
August 01 2024
Directed energy weapon tested on vehicle in UK first
The British military has tested a high-powered laser from a British Army vehicle for the first time, neutralising targets at over one kilometre.
July 31 2024
Marles, Chappell unveil Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton aircraft
The federal government has unveiled Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft System – “AUS 1” – to be operated by the Royal...
July 31 2024
The Whiskey Project reveals new board appointments
Australian specialist and tactical watercraft manufacturer The Whiskey Project Group has announced new appointments to their Australian and United States boards.
July 31 2024
EOS signs $9m contract with Australian Defence Force Joint Capabilities Division
Canberra-based defence company Electro Optic Systems has secured a $9 million contract with the Australian Defence Force Joint Capabilities Division to further develop space...
July 31 2024
Greece to acquire 20 F-35s in US foreign military sale
Greece will acquire 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft and become the newest member of the F-35 Lightning II Global Alliance.
July 31 2024
Imagine if Aussies took the nation as seriously as they take sport
Opinion: Australians pride themselves on rising to the challenge on the sporting field, often conquering the competition that is modern sports events, but when it really...
July 31 2024
Engineer growth key to Australia’s sovereign defence priorities, says NIOA
Privately owned global munitions company NIOA Australia has encouraged the growth of the next generation of engineering leaders to underpin Australia’s sovereign...
July 31 2024