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BAE secures US$30m Anzac Class gun upgrade contract
BAE Systems has been awarded a US$30 million contract from the Australian government to upgrade existing Mk 45 Mod 2 naval gun systems on Anzac Class...
January 09 2024
Ferra Holdings stormed by Palestine protesters
Ferra Holdings’ Brisbane office was stormed by pro-Palestine protesters on Monday morning.
January 08 2024
South Africa accuses Israel of breaching genocide law in International Court of Justice
The Republic of South Africa has called on the International Court of Justice to intervene and prevent Israel from committing genocidal acts against Palestinian groups in...
January 08 2024
NZDF opens new $50m maintenance support facility for NZ Army
The New Zealand Defence Force has opened a new maintenance support facility to support military equipment in service with the New Zealand Army.
January 08 2024
Australia exploring Pacific recruitment to bump up ADF numbers
The Australian federal government is exploring a range of Defence recruitment opportunities including utilising agreements with Pacific partners, according to Minister for...
January 08 2024
US intelligence reveals fatal flaw in Chinese military stockpiles
US intelligence officials have told media that Chinese missile stocks had been filled with water instead of fuel amid ongoing allegations of widespread corruption.
January 08 2024
Russia prioritises development of domestic MiG-UTS trainer
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has begun work on the development of a twin-seat, single-engine MiG-UTS training aircraft as the country further isolates from...
January 08 2024
US State Department approves 940 Stinger missile sale to NATO
Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands will acquire 940 FIM-92K Stinger Block I surface-to-air missiles under a possible US$780 million foreign military sale approved by the US...
January 08 2024
$600m contract to sustain, enhance RAAF Super Hornet, Growler EW capability
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has announced a $600 million contract to sustain and upgrade the F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleets for the Royal Australian...
January 07 2024
Updated DDGX report reveals plans for ‘reduced’ US large surface combatant fleet
An updated report to Congress detailing the progress and planning of the US Navy’s next large surface combatant (LCS), the DDG(X), has revealed tentative plans for an...
January 05 2024
RAAF recognise Aussie astronaut in training
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, the ASA’s director of space technology and Australia’s first formal astronaut in training, has been appointed as an honorary group captain...
January 05 2024
Defence retention bonus proves a big hit
Minister for Defence Personnel Matt Keogh has confirmed that the Albanese government’s program of retention bonuses for Australian Defence Force personnel is working to...
January 04 2024
New Year kicks off with reinvigorated calls for a national security strategy
In an increasingly dangerous world, planning to face the challenges is as important as directly responding. With this in mind, once again we have to ask, is an Australian...
January 03 2024
A double standard? Emphasis on OPV weapons overlooks other undergunned vessels
The year 2023 was definitely a year of hammering a number of the Royal Australian Navy’s major recapitalisation programs, namely the Arafura and Hunter Class,...
January 02 2024
Hunter Valley F-35 sustainment hub on track
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has announced the signing of two services deeds with BAE Systems Australia worth a total of AU$210 million to help secure the Hunter...
December 28 2023
Contract signed to begin SSN construction yard
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy have announced the signing of a contract with Shamrock Civil, marking the...
December 27 2023
Austal USA secures $1.28bn contract with US Navy
Austal USA has secured a contract for the final design and construction of three Expeditionary Medical Ships from the United States Navy, valued at $1.28 billion.
December 22 2023
Ventia secures Base Services contract extension with Department of Defence
The contract extension is scheduled to commence in July 2024 and is valued at an estimated $550 million.
December 22 2023
Ventia, Federal Safety Commissioner partner to promote work-safe culture in defence sector
Essential infrastructure services provider Ventia teamed up with the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner to launch a new mobile plant safety campaign dubbed Heavy...
December 22 2023
Elevating Australia’s defence and security: The strategic imperative in space and navigational warfare
Australia finds itself at a pivotal moment in history, where the rapid evolution of technology and the changing landscape of global security demand a recalibration of our...
December 22 2023
