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Aurizn Group announces McR Defence acquisition and leadership changes
Australian defence technology provider Aurizn Group has set the stage for global expansion with the acquisition of McR Defence and new leadership...
October 09 2024
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RAAF and RMAF fighters soar over Malaysia during joint training exercise
Australian and Malaysian jet fighters have concluded training together in the skies over Malaysia during Exercise Elangaroo 24.
October 09 2024
Solutions from Silicon reaffirms mine warfare development with Exail
Sydney-based Solutions from Silicon (SfS) and international industrial company Exail have reaffirmed their partnership to develop SfS’ Mine Warfare Tactical Command...
October 09 2024
BenchOn announces customised portal to connect Queensland’s manufacturing supply chain
Supplier matching platform developer BenchOn has announced the delivery of a new customised portal for Manufacturing Skills Queensland to connect and boost manufacturing...
October 08 2024
AH-6 Little Bird attack helicopter completes first flight for Royal Thai Army
The first of eight AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopters manufactured by American defence prime Boeing for the Royal Thai Army has completed a successful first flight.
October 08 2024
US DOD announces US$43m in university funding to develop defence research
The US Department of Defense has announced more than US$43 million in funding for 112 university researchers to develop current and new capabilities in defence research.
October 08 2024
Inquiries continue into sinking of Royal New Zealand Navy ship near Samoa
The Royal New Zealand Navy multi-role offshore support vessel HMNZS Manawanui has sunk after running aground during a reef survey in Samoa.
October 08 2024
Thomas Global Systems to provide Redback IFV training systems
Sydney-based Thomas Global Systems has been awarded a multi-year contract to supply advanced immersive training systems for the AS21 Redback infantry fighting vehicle fleet.
October 08 2024
Operation Beech: Australian Army personnel, RAAF aircraft deployed to Middle East
Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force personnel and aircraft have been deployed to the Middle East under Operation Beech.
October 08 2024
Life in the clouds: RAAF’s longest-serving pilot retires after 48 years of flight
The longest-serving Air Force fighter pilot and fast jet instructor, Squadron Leader Stephen Bihary, has retired from the cockpit after 48 years of flying.
October 08 2024
US$9.6bn multi-ship build contract for Huntington Ingalls Industries
The US Navy has awarded Huntington Ingalls Industries’ subsidiary, Ingalls Shipbuilding division, a US$9.6 billion (AU$14.01 billion) multi-ship building contract to...
October 08 2024
US Navy awards BAE Systems $92m contract for Virginia Class sub propulsors
The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a US$92 million (AU$134.4 million) contract to continue the manufacture of propulsor forward assemblies for the Virginia Class...
October 08 2024
Success leaves clues: The mounting lessons for Australia from Israel’s startling successes
For many, Israel’s capacity to actively defend itself while simultaneously conducting offensive operations across the Middle East has come as a surprise; for others,...
October 07 2024
HMAS Perth encourages closer ties with Thailand during Sattahip port visit
The Australian Defence Force has pushed for closer ties with Thailand during a port visit by the Anzac Class frigate, HMAS Perth, to Sattahip as part of Indo-Pacific...
October 07 2024
International sanctions have grown year on year – but are they working?
Russia remains one of the key targets of economic sanctions by bodies from the US, EU, the UK, and the United Nations as the war in Ukraine grinds towards its third year.
October 04 2024
Pentagon launches first round of funding to build US industrial base
The Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) has announced the release of its first Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), setting out the eligibility criteria and...
October 04 2024
VanEck pushes ahead with newly launched defence-focused ETF
VanEck will push ahead with a recently launched ASX-listed ETF focused on global defence stocks.
October 04 2024
ADF debuts refuelling point aviation during Operation Render Safe
A refuelling point aviation has been deployed to the Solomon Islands for the first time in support of Operation Render Safe, the ADF-led operation committed to removing the...
October 04 2024
US President Biden announces US$567m defence drawdown for Taiwan
The United States government has announced the drawdown of up to US$567 million in defence articles and Department of Defense services for the benefit of Taiwan.
October 04 2024
Exemption status: Papalia confirms WA firearms reform will not impact defence industry
Western Australian minister for police and defence industry Paul Papalia has confirmed the domestic defence industry and firearms manufacturing businesses will not be swept...
October 03 2024