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Marles, Chappell unveil Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton aircraft
The federal government has unveiled Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft System – “AUS 1” – to be...
July 31 2024
The Whiskey Project reveals new board appointments
Australian specialist and tactical watercraft manufacturer The Whiskey Project Group has announced new appointments to their Australian and United States boards.
July 31 2024
EOS signs $9m contract with Australian Defence Force Joint Capabilities Division
Canberra-based defence company Electro Optic Systems has secured a $9 million contract with the Australian Defence Force Joint Capabilities Division to further develop space...
July 31 2024
Greece to acquire 20 F-35s in US foreign military sale
Greece will acquire 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft and become the newest member of the F-35 Lightning II Global Alliance.
July 31 2024
Imagine if Aussies took the nation as seriously as they take sport
Opinion: Australians pride themselves on rising to the challenge on the sporting field, often conquering the competition that is modern sports events, but when it really...
July 31 2024
Engineer growth key to Australia’s sovereign defence priorities, says NIOA
Privately owned global munitions company NIOA Australia has encouraged the growth of the next generation of engineering leaders to underpin Australia’s sovereign...
July 31 2024
ADF celebrates opening of new yarning circle in Queensland
The Australian Defence Force has celebrated the opening of a new yarning circle at Porton Barracks in North Queensland.
July 31 2024
US DOD announces additional munitions, rockets, artillery for Ukraine
The US Department of Defense has announced approximately US$1.5 billion in additional security assistance to Ukraine.
July 31 2024
L3Harris opens electronic warfare Centre of Excellence in Brisbane
Global defence contractor L3Harris opened their new electronic warfare Centre of Excellence in Brisbane, supporting the design, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of...
July 30 2024
Israeli drone gun proof of arms trade ‘gaslighting’, says Shoebridge
Senator David Shoebridge has accused the federal government of “gaslighting the public” about arms trading between Australia and Israel.
July 30 2024
Insitec acquired by Sovereign Capability Group, Whiteoak
Defence systems provider Insitec has been acquired by Sovereign Capability Group with the backing of Australian private investment firm Whiteoak.
July 30 2024
Aerobond announces 3,500-square metre defence, space, aerospace facility in South Australia
Adelaide-based aerospace manufacturer Aerobond has announced a 3,500-square metre manufacturing facility in South Australia.
July 30 2024
Afghanistan medal decision before election, says Deputy Prime Minister
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has confirmed a decision will be made about stripping medals from Australian Defence Force personnel before the next...
July 30 2024
Growing concerns about China conflict dominate Australian public thinking
New polling has revealed both startling and inspiring feedback from the Australian public’s attitudes towards the possibility of conflict in our region, allied support,...
July 30 2024
Deputy Secretary of CASG joins DIDS Summit headline speakers
Chris Deeble AO CSC, Deputy Secretary of Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) is the latest high profile decision maker to join the Defence Connect DIDS Summit...
July 30 2024
VR simulator launched to assist ADF parachute training
Edith Cowan University has designed a parachute rehearsal and training virtual reality simulator to assist Australian Defence Force personnel undertaking parachute training.
July 30 2024
M1A1s shelved as Army prepares for new Abrams SEPv3
Australia’s M1A1 Abrams have officially been retired, with the last main battle tank rolling out of Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane.
July 30 2024
ASC secures 4-year sustainment contract for Collins Class submarine fleet
The Australian Defence Force’s Collins Class submarine fleet will be maintained under a new four-year sustainment contract signed with government-owned submarine...
July 30 2024
NT veterans receive new employment, mentoring opportunities in Ventia deal
The Northern Territory government has entered into a partnership with Ventia for the permanent delivery of employment and mentoring opportunities to the territory’s...
July 29 2024
The Whiskey Project to deliver light landing craft to Navy
Australian specialist and tactical watercraft manufacturer The Whiskey Project has been selected to deliver two all-aluminium Landing Craft Light for use on the Royal...
July 29 2024