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Defence industry reps attend International Mine Warfare Technology Symposium
Australian defence industry small and medium-sized enterprises have collaborated with global leaders at the 16th International Mine Warfare...
May 23 2024
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Thrust Maritime celebrates submarine rescue operations contract win
Victorian marine engineering company Thrust Maritime has been engaged in a multi-million-dollar export contract for submarine rescue operations.
May 23 2024
ASC puts new pay offer on the table as unions call for executive’s head
Government-operated submarine builder ASC Pty Ltd has put forward a new pay offer to striking South Australian submarine workers, as unions call for the sacking of the...
May 23 2024
Far from broken – analysis reveals shocking pace of ‘rebuilt’ Russian military
In just the space of a month, elation has turned into concern as Russia appears to have rapidly and comprehensively rebuilt it’s military capability with a little help...
May 23 2024
Australia doubles down on electric future with nation’s first National Battery Strategy
The federal government has doubled down on plans to electrify domestic industry and develop battery technology under the nation’s first National Battery Strategy.
May 23 2024
Ombudsman alleges ‘poor record keeping, serious information gap’ hampered NZDF Afghanistan investigation
“Poor record keeping”, “inadequate processes” and a “serious information gap” hampered investigations into the alleged killing of...
May 23 2024
Australia announces sanctions against North Korean arms supply to Russia
The Australian government has announced targeted financial sanctions against six entities associated with North Korea’s supply of arms and related materiel to Russia.
May 23 2024
100 repatriated from New Caledonia on RAAF flights
The RAAF is working with French authorities in New Caledonia to continue to evacuate Australians from the Pacific territory.
May 22 2024
Pentagon edges closer to embracing commercial space tech
The Pentagon is edging closer to launching a landmark initiative that will allow commercial space technology to be integrated within US military units for the first time.
May 22 2024
Early results promising from condensed officer training at Duntroon
Earlier results are reportedly promising from the Australian Defence Force’s condensed officer training program at Royal Military College – Duntroon this year.
May 22 2024
The day will come to pay the piper: Historian warns US of new ‘Cold War’ reality
Acclaimed historian Niall Ferguson has warned the United States and its allies that the day when it will be required to “pay the piper” with blood and treasure is...
May 22 2024
Bombardier Defense establishes office in South Australia
International defence aircraft manufacturer Bombardier Defense has established an office in South Australia.
May 22 2024
King Charles III confirmed as patron of RSL Australia
The Returned and Services League (RSL) of Australia has announced some heavyweight royal backing, with the United Kingdom’s His Majesty King Charles III accepting...
May 22 2024
Visionary Machines secures Defence contract for counter drone, sensor technology
Australian computer vision company Visionary Machines has been engaged in a Defence innovation contract for counter drone and Robotic and Autonomous Systems technology.
May 22 2024
South Australian agreement connects local suppliers with US submarine supply chain
The South Australian government has announced a critical supply agreement connecting local suppliers with the US nuclear-powered conventionally armed submarine supply chain.
May 21 2024
Conroy blasts Coalition over ‘zombie projects’ and ‘fraud’ amid budget furore
Australian Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy blasted “overprogramming”, “zombie projects” and “fraud” within the previous Coalition...
May 21 2024
War of words breaks out across Taiwan Strait as new government sworn in
Newly inaugurated Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has kicked off a war of words between the island democracy and its larger communist neighbour, raising the stakes and...
May 21 2024
All vehicles, all electric: Australian Defence Force heading towards charged future
Federal government ministers have met with the domestic defence industry to discuss the future electrification of the Australian Defence Force’s vehicle fleet.
May 21 2024
Australian Defence Force on alert for flights to New Caledonia, says Deputy PM
Australian Defence Force personnel are ready and awaiting assistance flights to New Caledonia, according to Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles.
May 21 2024
Australia cannot afford to skip Collins Class upgrades, says Deputy PM
Australia “cannot afford not to” go ahead with the life of type extension program for its Collins Class submarine fleet despite significant engineering risk,...
May 21 2024