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US Marines selects NSW shipbuilder Birdon to develop heavy landing craft
NSW defence shipbuilder Birdon has been selected by the US Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory for development, testing, and evaluation of an...
January 19 2024
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Australian Army streamlines photography entry into ranks
The Australian Army has opened new opportunities for civilian photographers to join Army’s ranks.
January 19 2024
Looking into the crystal ball and preparing for the other side of a Taiwan crisis
The Defence Strategic Review went a long way to articulating the long-term objectives and capability priorities of the Australian Defence Force in the era of great power...
January 19 2024
Houthis rebels officially declared terrorist group by US government
The Houthis rebels have officially been designated as a terrorist organisation by the US State Department after attacks against international maritime vessels in the Red...
January 19 2024
Prince’s Trust to help veterans exploring small business and entrepreneurship
The Prince’s Trust has set out to help current and former ADF personnel hone their business acumen, hosting two upcoming Launch Labs in Queensland.
January 18 2024
Canada announces research safeguards against foreign influence
Canada has announced safeguard measures to protect sensitive technology research from foreign influence.
January 18 2024
NZDF dog handlers study tiger, chimpanzee and sun bear behaviour at Wellington Zoo
The New Zealand Army has gotten hands-on advice from Sumatran tiger, chimpanzee, and sun bear keepers at Wellington Zoo to gain insight into civilian animal behaviour and...
January 18 2024
CrowdStrike’s Falcon XDR receives tick of approval for meeting Australian, European cyber standards
More Australian public sector agencies and European automotive manufacturers will be able to utilise CrowdStrike’s Falcon XDR platform, having successfully completed...
January 18 2024
Wolf’s howl? Chinese diplomats return to ‘Wolf Warrior’ diplomacy
China’s ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, and his diplomatic team have shattered Prime Minister Albanese’s elated proclamations that the Australia-China...
January 18 2024
Taipan disposal offers best value for money, says Conroy
Australian Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has confirmed the current disposal strategy for the Australian Defence Force’s MRH‑90 Taipan helicopter fleet...
January 18 2024
Chinese Navy not responsible for RAN diver incident, says ambassador
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for a constructive relationship with the People’s Republic of China, after PRC ambassador Xiao Qian diverted blame...
January 18 2024
New Zealand Defence Force rolls out electric patrol bikes
New Zealand has officially rolled out new electric bikes for security troops patrolling the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s three bases.
January 18 2024
Italian Carabinieri wrap-up public order training in Iraq
Members of Italy’s Carabinieri concluded their Public Order Operation and Operational Intervention Techniques training with Iraqi police forces in Baghdad, as part of...
January 17 2024
US Navy unmanned surface vessels complete global exercise
Four unmanned surface vehicles have returned to their home port after travelling 46,651 nautical miles as part of the US Navy’s Integrated Battle Problem 23.2, aimed at...
January 17 2024
Wong, Conroy commit $21m to Gaza
The Australian government has committed $21.5 million in humanitarian assistance to Palestine amid the ongoing Hamas-Israel war, sparking concerns that the money may find its...
January 17 2024
Northrop Grumman successfully completes test fire of Sentinel ICBM rocket motor
Northrop Grumman has confirmed the successful live, static test fire of a Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) stage two solid rocket motor for the US Air...
January 17 2024
Out of the loop: Humanity quickens towards autonomous drones
Human intervention may have been quietly removed from the loop in the Ukraine war with the approved introduction of independently targeting, artificial intelligence-assisted...
January 17 2024
20k British military personnel to deploy for Steadfast Defender 24, Shapps to announce
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps is set to announce that 20,000 personnel from the UK Armed Forces will join the nation’s 31 NATO allies and Sweden to provide...
January 16 2024
Foreign minister begins peace negotiation tour of Middle East
Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has begun a tour of the Middle East, in support of attaining a ceasefire and restarting peace processes in the region.
January 16 2024
Onward to AUKUS: RAN officers graduate US submarine training unit
Three Royal Australian Navy officers are closer to realising their dreams of operating RAN’s future nuclear-powered attack submarines, after graduating the US...
January 16 2024