News

Morocco requests 600 Javelin missiles in US foreign military sale
The government of Morocco has requested more than 600 Javelin missiles in a possible US$260 million US foreign military sale approved by the US State...
March 20 2024
Read more
Force Posture project: Industry invited to bid on RAAF Darwin infrastructure contract
The Australian defence industry is being invited to bid on a critical defence infrastructure project in Darwin to enhance US–Australian joint military operations and...
March 19 2024
Security Service of Ukraine cracks down on illegal military weaponry sales
The Security Service of Ukraine has announced the seizure of hidden weapon caches in Ukraine before the military equipment could be sold for profit.
March 19 2024
Australia needs to do better to mobilise private capital to support defence and national security
Opinion: With more than $30 billion under management, Australia’s private equity and venture capital markets are one of our great untapped resources that can help...
March 19 2024
Australian Defence Apparel partners with Indigenous Design Labs on crew uniforms
Defence uniform and equipment manufacturer Australian Defence Apparel has announced a collaboration with Indigenous Design Labs ahead of the National Close the Gap Day 2024...
March 19 2024
Lockheed Martin signs memorandum of agreement with Navantia
US defence prime Lockheed Martin has extended its surface ship and submarine agreement with Spanish state-owned naval shipbuilder Navantia.
March 19 2024
US pushing to re-establish defence ties after Niger calls for troop removal
The United States is pushing for ongoing defence discussions in Niger, after the country’s leadership called for total removal of US military personnel from the West...
March 19 2024
Israeli government agencies face wave of ransomware attacks
A relatively new threat group has been targeting Israeli government agencies in recent days.
March 18 2024
Beca appoints new managing director for Australia
The managing director began his tenure at the advisory, design and engineering consultancy on 18 March.
March 18 2024
Celebrating the industry’s brightest rising stars
The inaugural Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2024 celebrates the brightest rising stars in the sector, from Best Maritime Technical Specialist Under 35 to...
March 18 2024
Top gun in training: Defence launches recruitment blitz for Royal Australian Air Force
A new “Up There, Where Potential Lives” recruitment campaign has been launched to inspire young Australians to join the Royal Australian Air Force.
March 18 2024
Being able to walk and chew gum: A strategy for great power conflict in our region
At the height of the Cold War, the US developed the concept of the “Two-Major Theater War Standard” that formed the structure and capabilities of the US Armed...
March 18 2024
Submissions open for Australian Defence Industry Awards 2024
Defence Connect is now accepting nominations and submissions for this year’s awards, which will be held in Canberra in July.
March 15 2024
Defence expert Matt Opie appointed to lead role with Defence SA
South Australian defence industry expert Matt Opie has been appointed to a new role as the chief executive of Defence SA.
March 15 2024
New uncrewed surface vessel unveiled by Exail
A new transoceanic uncrewed surface vessel, DriX 0-16, has been unveiled by maritime autonomy solutions company Exail.
March 15 2024
My AUKUS: Scott Morrison describes battle between freedom and autocratic China
Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has described China’s ambitions in the South China Sea as “nonsense” and likened its economy to a...
March 15 2024
Despite US$850bn budget, serious concerns emerge about the continuing US capacity to maintain global order
Major concerns have reared their head once again following the release of the Biden administration’s US$850 billion (AU$1.29 trillion) defence budget, once again...
March 15 2024
Australia, China prepare for high-level talks in strategic dialogue
Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong will welcome the People’s Republic of China Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi to the seventh China-Australia Foreign...
March 15 2024
In USA we trust: Albanese, Marles rebuff barrage of submarine doubt
The Australian federal government has rebuffed a barrage of speculation that the future transfer of Virginia Class submarines is in doubt after the release of US President...
March 15 2024
Rheinmetall secures €208m artillery order
Rheinmetall has been contracted by the Spanish government to deliver 155mm rounds as part of a €208 million artillery.
March 14 2024