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Success leaves clues: US Navy Secretary looks to Japan, South Korea to help revive ‘idle’ US shipyards
US Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro has wrapped up a whirlwind tour of Japanese and South Korean shipyards seeking expertise and investment from the...
March 05 2024
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Australia renews focus on training Ukrainian soldiers
The Australian federal government has committed additional troops for Operation Kudu and a renewed focus to train Ukrainian soldiers in Europe.
March 05 2024
New CEO takes reins at Nova Systems
A new chief executive officer has taken the reins of the Australian engineering services and technology solutions company, bringing over 20 years of defence industry...
March 04 2024
Babcock secures UK nuclear submarine contract
Babcock has secured a contract from the UK’s Submarine Delivery Agency for the planned deep maintenance and life extension program for one of UK’s Vanguard Class...
March 04 2024
NZ Army introduces new digital warfare trade
Information and data management specialists in the New Zealand Army will help validate information to minimise the threat of data manipulation from foreign adversaries and...
March 04 2024
Ukraine charges Antonov officials for destruction of iconic AN-225 cargo aircraft
The Security Service of Ukraine have charged former Antonov officials in Ukraine following an investigation into the destruction of the AN-225 Mriya strategic airlift cargo...
March 04 2024
Rounding out DIDS: Accelerating procurement, driving innovation and building export, workforce opportunities
Any significant change to Australia’s defence industry policy would be incomplete without reforming our long-maligned procurement practices, balanced by expanding...
March 04 2024
US issues $51m penalty to Boeing over unauthorised exports, data transfers
The US Department of State has issued a $51 million civil penalty against American multinational defence contractor Boeing for alleged unauthorised exports and data transfers...
March 04 2024
Virginia Class attack submarine New Jersey completes alpha sea trials
The US Navy’s Virginia Class attack submarine New Jersey has completed initial sea trials.
March 04 2024
Former ADF special operations vehicle sighted in Ukraine
Footage has emerged of former Australian Defence Force special operations vehicles being used on the battlefield in Ukraine.
March 04 2024
Veterans to be matched with business leaders under new SA program
Current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel will have the opportunity to partner with business leaders to develop essential workplace and business skills as...
March 01 2024
Sovereignty, speed and capability critical to delivering DIDS: Unpacking the new plan for Australia’s defence industrial base
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has revealed the long-awaited Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS) with major implications and widespread changes for...
March 01 2024
Australia to compete for larger slice of foreign military export pie
Australia will compete for a larger slice of the foreign military export pie under the newly released Defence Industry Development Strategy.
March 01 2024
Australian launch industry to take off with new US agreement
The full text of the landmark deal that will allow more US rockets to blast off from Australian spaceports has been released.
March 01 2024
Australia, Spain sign streamlined network agreement for engineers
Engineers Australia and the General Council of Official Colleges of Industrial Engineers (CGCOII) have reached an agreement for engineering mobility and collaboration between...
March 01 2024
Boeing secures major contract for 17 P-8A Poseidon aircraft
American multinational corporation Boeing has secured a US$3.4 billion contract for 17 P-8A Poseidon aircraft in a global expansion of P-8 maritime patrol capabilities.
March 01 2024
Marcos pledges deeper cyber and defence cooperation with Australia
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed new memoranda of understanding with Australia this week, strengthening defence, cyber, and legal cooperation between the two...
February 29 2024
Australia announces 6 extra personnel to support strikes against Houthi rebels
The Australian federal government has announced another six people will be deployed to the Middle East in support of US and United Kingdom operations in the Red Sea.
February 29 2024
Be vigilant: ASIO issues security warning after foreign recruitment of politician
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation’s Director-General of security, Mike Burgess, has warned individuals with privileged information to be on guard, after...
February 29 2024
New Zealand announces funding, training commitment to 2025 for Ukraine
New Zealand has announced further war contributions to Ukraine following the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the European country on 24 February this year.
February 29 2024