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Ukraine reaching out to Western manufacturers to replace Soviet small arms
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence is reaching out to Western weapons manufacturers as the country moves away from Soviet-era small arms.
March 26 2024
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Titomic secures major additive system order with Royal Netherlands Army
Australian metal manufacturing company Titomic has been engaged to supply cold spray additive equipment to the Royal Netherlands Army.
March 26 2024
US Congress advised to create separate US cyber force branch
A new report from the US national security think tank Foundation for Defense of Democracies calls for the US to create a new armed service branch.
March 26 2024
B-21 Raider recognised with Grand Laureate award for outstanding defence achievement
The B-21 Raider strategic bomber has been recognised with a Grand Laureate award for outstanding achievement in the international defence industry.
March 26 2024
The new ‘Central Powers’? China, Russia and Iran solidify relations, targeting petrodollar and Western dominance
It is well known that revisionist global powers like China and Russia are at the forefront of challenging the post-Second World War order and US-dominated global economic,...
March 26 2024
Construction officially underway on MQ-28 Ghost Bat production facility
Construction is officially underway on a new production facility to support the manufacture of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial vehicle, Australia’s first military...
March 26 2024
Indonesia steps up trials of Alpha A900 UAV as artillery spotter
The Indonesian government has announced continued trials into the adoption of Alpha A900 unmanned systems for its military and maritime services.
March 26 2024
US Navy seeks to bridge strike fighter gap with F/A-18 Super Hornet contract
The US Navy has announced plans to acquire 17 F/A-18 Super Hornet multi-role fighter jets to help bridge a gap in their strike fighter fleet.
March 26 2024
Employment’s a marathon, not a sprint: Saab Australia to support athlete careers
Saab Australia has partnered with Paradigm Shift Sports to provide employment opportunities and network development for female athletes.
March 25 2024
Crew injured after Chinese, Philippine ships collide in South China Sea
Tensions continue to rise in the South China Sea after recent collisions between ships from the People’s Republic of China and the Philippines.
March 25 2024
AIM Defence engaged to deliver deployable directed energy for ADF
The Australian Defence Force has contracted Melbourne-based laser developer AIM Defence to produce a deployable directed energy system for use against drones.
March 25 2024
US Army anxious to transform with integrated technology, says chief of staff
The United States Army is “anxious to transform” into a more efficient and lethal force by integrating advanced technology, according to Chief of Staff of the...
March 25 2024
Treasurer calls for national economy to become ‘anti-fragile’ amid rising regional, global tensions
“Anti-fragility” has become the latest concept in the self-help community. Now Treasurer Jim Chalmers is calling for Australia to embrace the idea and transform...
March 25 2024
Ukrainian pilots progress towards flight in F-16 fighter jets
The next generation of Ukrainian Air Force pilots are successfully progressing towards flight in F-16 fighter jets.
March 25 2024
VIDEO: UK Defence Secretary hitches a ride on RAAF Super Hornet
The UK’s Defence Secretary hitched a ride on an RAAF Super Hornet to fly between Canberra and Adelaide on Thursday.
March 25 2024
WA government completes increased wharf capacity at Henderson
WA Minister for Defence Industry Paul Papalia CSC and WA Minister for Lands John Carey have announced the successful completion of an $8.2 million upgrade to increase the...
March 22 2024
Australia to debut prototype infantry rifle, sniper rifle at Special Operations Forces Week
Team Defence Australia will showcase a new prototype infantry rifle and domestically produced bolt action sniper rifle at the upcoming 2024 Special Operations Forces Week in...
March 22 2024
Australia committed to nuclear-powered submarine pathway over diesel electrics, says Marles
The Australian federal government has reaffirmed its commitment towards the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines and their superiority over other available...
March 22 2024
Defence releases new tenders to enhance capability
The Commonwealth has released a raft of new tenders to continue building Australian defence capability, including the acquisition of off-the-shelf space surveillance...
March 22 2024
United States signals unwavering commitment to AUKUS cooperation
The United States has signalled an “unwavering commitment” to AUKUS in a recent statement regarding the trilateral defence pact with the United Kingdom and...
March 22 2024