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Defence spending patterns being broken due to grey-zone warfare, says Deputy PM
Traditional defence spending barriers are being broken as the world embraces grey-zone warfare, according to Australian Minister for Defence Richard...
May 29 2024
Conroy ‘appalled’, ‘horrified’ by military actions in Gaza
Australian Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy is “horrified” and “appalled” by the recent military actions taking place in Gaza.
May 29 2024
RSL Australia encourages domestic political, social reawakening in new report
The Returned & Services League of Australia has called for a domestic political and social reawakening to meet emerging issues, following the release of a new major...
May 29 2024
Concept design partners picked for new submarine construction yard
The federal government has announced concept design partners for South Australia’s new Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard.
May 29 2024
Real-world policy: Letting Ukraine deploy weapons into Russia is just common sense
NATO Secretary General and former Prime Minister of Norway, Jens Stoltenberg, is encouraging Western allies to lift their weapons-use restrictions on Ukraine.
May 29 2024
Defence Trailblazer launches $12m program to accelerate defence capabilities
Defence Trailblazer has launched a new $12 million program to support industry in accelerating capabilities to meet Defence’s new sovereign industrial priorities.
May 28 2024
British calls for return of National Service kick-off interesting argument, but raise some valid points
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has used the first week of the UK’s election campaign to launch a return of National Service, prompting backlash from young Brits but...
May 28 2024
Quick turnaround: Shipbuilders ready opening pitch for general purpose frigates
Shipbuilders competing for the Royal Australian Navy’s new $10 billion frigate project have allegedly been given only three weeks to outline their opening pitch.
May 28 2024
Supply chain network announced to slash red tape, costs in Australian defence industry
Defence industry primes have announced a new supply chain system to slash red tape and the cost of doing business.
May 28 2024
Australia announces $2.5m in humanitarian aid to Papua New Guinea
The Australian government has announced humanitarian assistance will be sent to Papua New Guinea in response to a recent landslide in the region.
May 28 2024
Funding announced for quantum technologies solutions
The Australian government has announced funding grants to sponsor industry in the development of solutions for challenges using quantum technologies.
May 27 2024
Domestic slowdown pre-empts shift in BRI investment and foreign influence strategy
As Beijing struggles with stagnating domestic economic growth, its leaders haven’t lost sight of their broader regional and global ambitions, pivoting the Belt and Road...
May 27 2024
Brazil requests a dozen Black Hawk helicopters under a US foreign military sale
The Brazilian government has requested 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters under a possible US foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
May 27 2024
Milrem Robotics announces fivefold expansion of unmanned ground vehicle production
International robotic vehicle manufacturer Milrem Robotics has announced a fivefold expansion of their production capability in Estonia.
May 27 2024
US announces further US$275m security assistance to Ukraine
The US government has announced additional security assistance for Ukraine to combat new Russian territorial gains resulting from delayed international funding.
May 27 2024
Natural guardians: The US Navy mission to train dolphins and sea lions
American submarines, divers, and harbours will be protected by bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions under an ambitious US Navy Marine Mammal Program.
May 24 2024
An ‘axis’ NATO? Chinese Foreign Minister calls for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to boost security cooperation
Beijing’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, has used ministerial meetings between the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s member states to urge closer coordination,...
May 24 2024
Russia has launched a new anti-satellite weapon into orbit, says Pentagon
Russia has launched a new counter-space weapon into orbit, according to officials from the Pentagon.
May 24 2024
Army calls for industry pitches to improve soldiers in littoral operations
The Australian Army is calling on defence industry and academia to pitch innovative capabilities to optimise soldiers for littoral operations as part of Army Innovation Day...
May 24 2024
Hundreds of homes to be built in Townsville for Defence personnel, says Thistlethwaite
The federal government has announced plans to build 500 new properties in Townsville to accommodate new housing for Defence personnel.
May 24 2024