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Government pushes for better veteran employment opportunities
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Matt Keogh announced that the federal government has renewed the Veteran Employment...
April 07 2024
Australia lays first sea mines in nearly half a century
Australia has laid sea mines for the first time in nearly 50 years as part of mine warfare and clearance diving activity Exercise Dugong.
April 07 2024
US Defense Secretary ‘expressed outrage’ over World Central Kitchen bombing
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has issued strong remarks to Israel’s defence minister following the death of seven aid workers.
April 05 2024
Albanese government receives PFAS review
The Albanese government has received the independent review into PFAS contamination around Defence bases but will take time to assess the findings.
April 05 2024
Defence releases new tenders to enhance capability
The Commonwealth has released a raft of new tenders to continue building Australian defence capability, including pre-tendering activities for warehousing and distribution...
April 05 2024
EOS unveils leadership changes
ASX-listed EOS has announced a range of new appointments to oversee growth across Australian and international markets.
April 05 2024
ADF launches day and night missions during Exercise Diamond Shield 24
The Australian Defence Force has launched day and night air defence missions as part of live training during Exercise Diamond Shield 24.
April 04 2024
Impartiality expected: Governor-General appointee facing early scrutiny
Early scrutiny has been cast on the federal government’s announcement of Order of Australia recipient Samantha Mostyn as Australia’s next governor-general.
April 04 2024
Stating the obvious: Study reveals vulnerability of Australian economy to maritime blockages
As an island nation with an economy dependent on the unmolested access to the global maritime commons, it goes without saying that Australia is exceedingly vulnerable to an...
April 04 2024
Bushmasters, armoured vehicles star in 2024 Australian Defence Export Catalogue
The Australian federal government has announced the release of a heavy-hitting 2024 Australian Defence Export Catalogue.
April 04 2024
USAF to integrate autonomous systems into F-16 aircraft
The US military is about to begin integrating autonomous test systems into three F-16 Fighting Falcon multi-role fighter jets to expand future autonomy and payload...
April 04 2024
Former US ambassador appointed to lead Hypersonix board
A former Coalition minister and ambassador to the US has been appointed chair of the board at Australian aerospace firm Hypersonix.
April 04 2024
ADF medical researchers investigate best use of platelet transfusions
Australian Defence Force medical researchers are investigating the maximum effectiveness of platelet transfusions for major trauma and intensive care patients.
April 04 2024
Donor data exposes Lendlease donations to failed Yes vote
Australian Electoral Commission referendum donor returns have revealed that construction company Lendlease made nearly $1 million worth of donations in support of a Yes vote...
April 04 2024
Indonesia locks in domestic production of French Scorpène submarines
Two Scorpène submarines will be built in Indonesia in a deal between state-owned enterprise PT PAL and France’s Naval Group.
April 03 2024
Industry tests remotely operated M113 APC in live fire exercise
The Australian Army and domestic defence industry have tested an armed M113 armoured personnel carrier (APC) during long-range firing trials in Victoria.
April 03 2024
Hilder, Firth and Randhawa to lead Defence science into the future
Defence has appointed three experienced personnel to help lead Defence science into the future.
April 03 2024
An Australian decision on TikTok can use the advice we already have
Opinion: Amid growing concerns about the national security implications of popular app TikTok that continue to swirl, Australia already has a powerful tool at its disposal to...
April 03 2024
University recommends rapid adoption of PTSD questionnaire
Charles Darwin University is recommending the rapid adoption of a trauma questionnaire to better diagnose and treat military veterans with complex post-traumatic stress...
April 03 2024
Unmanned low-profile vessels undertake US military testing
American defence company Leidos has sent two unmanned low-profile prototype vessels to US military testing exercises in California.
April 03 2024