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Pax Americana is only as strong as the sum of its parts
For many, the American Peace or “Pax Americana” is almost entirely based on the whole-of-nation might of the United States. The truth,...
August 08 2024
Safety blanket gone as Australia faces most challenging period since 1945, says Conroy
Australia’s 10-year safety blanket is gone and the nation now faces the most challenging period since 1945, Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat...
August 08 2024
Charlotte Webb appointed as first full-time Defence Family Advocate
Defence family member and Army Reservist Charlotte Webb has been appointed as the first full-time Defence Family Advocate.
August 08 2024
Australia, Canada, the Philippines, US sign commitment to freedom of navigation
Australia, Canada, the Philippines, and the United States have reconfirmed their commitment to uphold the right of freedom of navigation.
August 08 2024
Babcock names new managing director for aviation and critical services
Babcock Australasia has appointed an aviation industry veteran to oversee the company’s aviation and critical services offerings for Australia and New Zealand.
August 07 2024
Report calls for B-21 acquisition, ANZUS expansion
The Institute of Public Affairs, Peter Jennings, and Strategic Analysis Australia have called for Japan to join ANZUS and for Australia to acquire B-21 Raiders as part of a...
August 07 2024
US aircraft rotations Down Under to increase following AUSMIN discussion
Australia will receive more frequent rotations of US military aircraft under new agreements from the 2024 Australia-US Ministerial Consultations meeting.
August 07 2024
Conroy lays out plan for domestic industry growth, export priorities
Australia needs to advocate for domestic industry growth and increased export potential, Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy said in recent...
August 07 2024
Iran, Israel conflict challenges US capacity to secure, defend ally, global trade
Renewed tensions in the Middle East have sent global markets reeling, diplomatic efforts into overdrive and civilian populations reeling, but arguably the worst is yet to...
August 07 2024
New winter warmth uniforms added to Australian Army
The Australian Army’s range of general duties garments is expanding, with four new items being issued to provide warmth through the winter months.
August 07 2024
Sylow appointed to Birdon advisory board
East coast shipbuilder Birdon has appointed Cicely Sylow to its advisory board.
August 07 2024
Cocos Islands, PNG identified as possible Pacific Deterrence Initiative sites
The Cocos Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste are among a handful of locations outlined in a new Pacific Deterrence Initiative multiple award construction contract...
August 06 2024
KBR to support more resilient satellite communications services
KBR will provide sustainment services to the Australian Defence Force under an agreement for modern, assured, and resilient satellite communications services.
August 06 2024
Terrorism threat level raised, USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group deployed to Middle East
America’s USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is being deployed to the Middle East, as Australia raises its national terrorism threat level following an escalation...
August 06 2024
AI platform launched to meet new Defence Digital Engineering Strategy
Industry has provided a new artificial intelligence-powered platform to disrupt clunky defence industry procurement, as Defence announces the new Defence Digital Engineering...
August 06 2024
Zero day: Taiwan falling short on preparing for Chinese hostilities
In light of mounting Chinese invasions of Taiwan’s airspace and territorial waters, this has seen growing concerns about Taiwan’s level of preparedness and...
August 06 2024
Space domain remains key to counter-hypersonic capability
Hypersonic weapons are highly manoeuvrable and designed to avoid detection by traditional missile defence systems such as ground-based radar. Responding to these threats is a...
August 06 2024
Australia still interested in MQ-28A Ghost Bat strike capability, says Conroy
Australia is interested in acquiring strike capability for the MQ-28A Ghost Bat drone, according to new comments from Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy.
August 06 2024
Defence Digital Engineering Strategy launched to push capability acquisition, address operational gaps
Australia will push to speed up capability acquisition and address operational gaps with the defence industry under the launch of a Defence Digital Engineering Strategy.
August 05 2024
Defence partners in national STEM Superstars search
The Department of Defence has partnered in an Australia-wide search for the next superstars of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
August 05 2024