News

Rapid response training kicks off across Australia’s north
Full-time and Reserve Australian Defence Force elements have commenced Exercise Austral Shield 2024, trialling Defence’s ability to rapidly...
July 16 2024
Read more
Hypersonix Launch Systems signs framework contract with UK Ministry of Defence
Australian aerospace company Hypersonix Launch Systems has signed a framework contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to advance the United Kingdom’s hypersonic...
July 16 2024
Post-crisis force: A larger, smarter and more lethal Navy (Part 1)
As a maritime trading nation straddling two of the world’s major oceans, the Navy is critical to securing and promoting Australia’s national interests and...
July 16 2024
Japan, US and Australia join forces for first information warfare event
International military personnel have gathered for Exercise Blue Spectrum, the first information warfare event involving Japan, the US, and Australia.
July 16 2024
Australia to acquire 15 Bushmasters for HIMARS command and control
The federal government has announced a $45 million contract to build additional 15 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles.
July 16 2024
RAAF’s first 737 MAX 8 touches down on home soil
The first of the RAAF’s new Boeing 737 MAX 8 BBJ aircraft has touched down in Australia.
July 15 2024
More than $4.488m in funding awarded under Strategic Policy Grants Program
More than $4.488 million in grant funding will be awarded by Defence to 16 successful applications under the 2024 Strategic Policy Grants Program.
July 15 2024
New $100m drone package to grow ADF SUAS fleet
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has announced that the federal government is investing $100 million to boost the ADF’s small uncrewed aerial systems (SUAS)...
July 15 2024
Fight! Fight! Fight! Why Trump’s immediate response now makes the world a more dangerous place
Opinion: As much of the US and many across the world held their breath as shots rang out in rural Pennsylvania, former President Trump’s immediate response following...
July 15 2024
Austal delivers 20th Guardian Class patrol boat to Defence
Shipbuilding prime Austal Australia has delivered the 20th Guardian Class patrol boat to the Australian Department of Defence.
July 15 2024
Trump shooting an ‘inexcusable attack on democratic values, freedoms’, says Albanese
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump as an inexcusable attack on shared democratic values...
July 15 2024
Public support lifts Australia’s largest single military assistance package, says Marles
Public support will push forward Australia’s largest single military assistance package to Ukraine, according to Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles.
July 15 2024
Australian tech VC fund expands investment team
Salus Ventures announced that Archie Judd, formerly of IQ Capital, has joined their investment team.
July 12 2024
F-16 almost ready for take-off in Ukraine
NATO partner nations have confirmed the transfer of F-16 fighter jets is currently underway to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
July 12 2024
Does Australia need its own Turing Police?
Opinion: With the growing proliferation of artificial intelligence in the military arena, is it time for Australia and other like-minded nations to form their own safeguards...
July 12 2024
First Australian Navy officers assigned to UK Astute Class submarines
Following their completion of the Officers Nuclear Operator Course and Engineering Administration Course, the first three Royal Australian Navy officers have graduated from...
July 12 2024
Patriot missile system, munitions announced in Ukraine support package
The US government has announced additional security assistance for Ukraine in a new package worth around US$225 million.
July 12 2024
Peace in the Pacific requires an end to RIMPAC and Pitch Black war exercises, says IPAN
Participating in exercises RIMPAC and Pitch Black is not in Australia’s interests, according to recent statements from Independent and Peaceful Australia Network...
July 12 2024
Italian aircraft carrier joins record-breaking Pitch Black
Italian aircraft carrier and national flagship Cavour has sailed to Darwin ahead of the largest iteration of international air combat training activity Exercise Pitch Black.
July 11 2024
Australia joins Drone Coalition to support Ukraine
Australia has officially joined a ‘“Drone Coalition” in defence of Ukraine, with coalition plans to deliver more than 1 million first-person view drones to...
July 11 2024