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Air Marshal Chappell welcomed as new RAAF chief
A ceremonial parade was held at Sir Thomas Blamey Square in Canberra to mark the leadership handover.
July 03 2024
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Governor-General champions aspirations of young Australians in first public address
Newly sworn in Governor-General Sam Mostyn has announced she will champion the causes of young Australians, during her first public address since being sworn in earlier this...
July 03 2024
Australia, NZ partner to help upgrade Solomon Islands’ Seghe Airfield
Australia and New Zealand have helped upgrade the Solomon Islands’ Seghe Airfield, improving aviation interconnectivity across the Solomon Islands.
July 03 2024
Nova tests anti-mine drone capability
New AI-enabled drones that are capable of detecting landmines from above have been trialled by Nova Systems in the Latrobe Valley.
July 03 2024
Defence industry trials augmented reality displays to improve manufacturing
Australian defence industry workers have trialled augmented reality head-mounted displays as part of a new manufacturing technology study.
July 03 2024
A sorry state of affairs – serious questions raised over ADF’s capability following lacklustre RIMPAC attendance
Despite the lofty rhetoric and ambitious roadmap designed to transform the capability of the Australian Defence Force set out by the government in its program of rolling...
July 03 2024
Federal government announces ‘Future Made in Australia’ legislation
The Australian federal government has announced the introduction of “Future Made in Australia” legislative package to build a stronger, cleaner economy.
July 03 2024
DefendTex, Avibras investment date draws near
Victorian defence company DefendTex has confirmed its investment agreement with Brazil’s Avibras Indústria Aeroespacial is expected to conclude later this...
July 03 2024
Australian Army personnel posted to US A2/AD unit
Five members of the Australian Army have embedded within the US Army’s 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force in Hawaii, a new unit that will deploy “long-range precision effects”...
July 02 2024
US engineers repair WWII Japanese airfield to promote regional security
US Marine Corps engineers have repaired a historic WWII-era Japanese airfield on the island of Peleliu.
July 02 2024
Supply Nation hits 5k Indigenous business milestone
Supply Nation has revealed that it has hit a milestone of 5,000 verified businesses on its database.
July 02 2024
Lightforce supplies ADF with night vision equipment
Force Ordnance, the defence arm of Lightforce Group, will supply 120 Theon Sensors advanced binocular night-vision devices to the ADF’s Dismounted Combat Program.
July 02 2024
Weld Australia establishes presence in South Australia
The nation’s peak body representing the welding industry announced it has established a new presence in South Australia, following the appointment of an executive...
July 02 2024
Extensive review long overdue for Australian Defence Force recruitment
Australian Defence Force recruitment is a complex issue, but if we look at previous years and Defence targets, was that always the case or are we long overdue for an...
July 02 2024
No systemic issue in management of Defence contracts, assures Deputy PM
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has confirmed his confidence that there is no system issue in the management of Defence contracts.
July 01 2024
US Navy pilots team up with RAAF aviators in F-35 deployment
US Navy fighter pilots have joined Royal Australian Air Force aviators during a month of collaborative exercises.
July 01 2024
BAE announces start of new air warfare destroyer sustainment contract
BAE Systems Australia has announced the start of sustainment for the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet of air warfare destroyers.
July 01 2024
Space Machines signs with NewSpace India in satellite deal
Space Machines Company has signed a deal with an Indian firm to blast off its second “roadside assistance in space” satellite in 2026.
July 01 2024
HMAS Choules delivers Bushmaster fleet to Fiji
Fourteen Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles have been delivered to Fiji under a month-long deployment in the Southwest Pacific.
July 01 2024
ADF joins 28 partner nations for world’s largest maritime exercise
About 320 members of the Australian Defence Force have joined partner nations for Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024, held in and around the Hawaiian Islands.
June 28 2024