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Aurora Labs announces partnership to develop 3D print propulsion, UAVs
Western Australian metal 3D printing manufacturer Aurora Labs has entered into a strategic partnership with a subsidiary of Orion Sovereign Group.
October 15 2024
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Penten and Amiosec announce digital information security merger
Australian digital defence innovator Penten and UK cyber innovator Amiosec have announced an agreement to combine their complementary capabilities.
October 14 2024
Russia has added North Korean personnel to their occupying forces, says Zelenskyy
Russia and North Korea present an evolving threat as both countries combine shared weapons and personnel in Europe, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
October 14 2024
Referral payment scheme speculated to drive up ADF recruitment
A newly minted incentive scheme will reportedly be introduced next month to encourage additional sign-ups for the Australian Defence Force.
October 14 2024
A third way? Navigating the uncomfortable tension in Australia’s strategic policy
Australia, as a nation, has long been caught in a Gordian knot of sorts, torn between its location in the Indo-Pacific and as a “European” nation in Asia and its...
October 14 2024
ORBIS Sibro selected by ASC as first US AUKUS capability collaboration partner
Australian submarine builder ASC has selected veteran-owned US business ORBIS Sibro Inc as its first US AUKUS capability collaboration partner.
October 14 2024
Defence to push innovative research under new Accelerating Asymmetric Advantage strategy
Defence’s new innovation, science and technology strategy will create the focus and scale required to give the ADF a capability edge and strategic surprise, according...
October 14 2024
RAN captain brought in to advise HMNZS Manawanui Court of Inquiry
Royal Australian Navy Captain Dean Battilana has been seconded from RAN for the New Zealand Defence Force’s Court of Inquiry into the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui in...
October 14 2024
Investors begin to rally to defence stocks as ETFs hit the ASX
Global uncertainty and mounting geopolitical tension have seen a new wave of investors flock to defence and aerospace exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to shore up returns.
October 11 2024
AIM Defence to supply 2 Fractl lasers under new $4.8m agreement
High power laser manufacturer AIM Defence will supply an additional two counter-drone Fractl units to the Australian Defence Force under a new $4.8 million agreement.
October 11 2024
Royal Navy completes Sea Venom missile firing from Wildcat helicopter
A Sea Venom anti-surface missile has successfully completed its first guided live firing from a Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter in the United Kingdom.
October 11 2024
Expeditionary Logistics Team deployed to resupply HMAS Warramunga
An Expeditionary Logistics Team – Maritime concept has provided forward deployment of stores and fuel for the Anzac Class frigate HMAS Warramunga.
October 11 2024
Northrop Grumman announces upcoming live demonstrations for dual feed chain gun
American defence prime Northrop Grumman has announced the imminent live fire demonstrations for an M230 Link Fed Dual Feed Bushmaster Chain Gun with two ammunition feed paths...
October 10 2024
Ryan McClenaghan appointed director of defence and space at University of South Australia
Ryan McClenaghan has been appointed as the new director of defence and space at the University of South Australia.
October 10 2024
Defence exceeding $5bn worth of contracts under Indigenous Procurement Policy
Defence has set a new benchmark for Australian government departments and agencies, exceeding $5 billion worth of contracts with First Nations businesses under the...
October 10 2024
Defence reopens officers’ mess at RAAF Base Richmond after wild weather closure
The officers’ mess at RAAF Base Richmond has been reopened after multiple rain events that forced its temporary closure.
October 10 2024
Image crisis: National reset needed for Australian Defence Force uniforms in public
Australia is in need of a national reset on the opinions and policies concerning the image of Australian Defence Force uniformed personnel in public.
October 10 2024
BAE completes successful launch of sixth Astute Class SSN
BAE Systems has confirmed the launch of HMS Agamemnon, the sixth of the Royal Navy’s Astute Class attack submarines, at the company’s submarine yard at...
October 09 2024
The Finnish model? Learning lessons from Europe’s ‘other’ front line
Finland has long been on the front line of Europe’s efforts to contain Soviet/Russian aggression, with the small country demonstrating a number of times how a...
October 09 2024
Chief of Defence Force visits ADF troops training Armed Forces of Ukraine
Australia’s Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston, has visited Australian troops training Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel in the United Kingdom.
October 09 2024