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US Army, Lockheed Martin demonstrate successful Extended-Range GMLRS
The US Army has demonstrated Lockheed Martin’s latest generation Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER GMLRS) munition...
March 11 2024
US State Department approves proposed foreign military sale of tactical vehicles
The US State Department has approved a possible US$111 million foreign military sale of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles to the government of North Macedonia.
March 11 2024
US Army analyst charged over alleged leak of F-22, HIMARS tech
The US Department of Justice has charged a US Army intelligence analyst after documents detailing F-22 fighter jets and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)...
March 11 2024
‘Crunch time’: Renewed calls for greater national leadership to ensure ‘aspiration, growth and security’
“Aspiration, growth, and security” need to be the core priorities of Australia’s political and business leaders, lest the nation fails to properly reform...
March 11 2024
BAE launches new engineering scholarship for regional women
BAE Systems Australia announced that it has launched a new academic scholarship for women in regional Australia – to undertake an engineering degree and explore career...
March 08 2024
Babcock commits to Rosyth job expansion
Global shipbuilder and sustainment provider Babcock has pledged to create 1,000 new jobs at their Rosyth shipyard to support the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate design and...
March 08 2024
NSW manufacturer trials enhanced bolt system for M4 service rifles
Australian firearms manufacturer Oceania Precision has announced a new enhanced bolt system as the company moves towards a tilt at domestic defence production.
March 08 2024
Celebrating trailblazing workforce initiatives and tomorrow’s defence and national security leaders
Defence Connect is pleased to launch the Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2024 with principal partner Atturra, recognising inspiring individuals and those...
March 08 2024
Renewing Australia’s focus on innovation: Industry responds to the DIDS
The government’s recently released Defence Industry Development Strategy will expedite the deployment of innovative technologies into the hands of Australian...
March 08 2024
China announces 7.2% increase in draft defence budget
The People’s Republic of China has proposed a 7.2 per cent year-on-year increase to 1.67 trillion yuan (AU$355 billion) in the latest draft defence budget submitted to...
March 08 2024
Want to truly build local industry capability? Begin as a regional MROU hub
Australia’s defence industrial base stands at a crossroads amid new policy frameworks and broader initiatives, like AUKUS, designed to boost the participation,...
March 08 2024
SA’s Asension closes in abrupt blow to domestic defence industry
South Australian defence company Asension has unexpectedly closed in an abrupt blow to the domestic defence industry.
March 08 2024
Fiji welcomes second Guardian Class patrol boat from Australia
The Australian government has transferred a second Guardian Class patrol boat, the RFNS Puamau, to Fiji at an official handover ceremony in Western Australia.
March 08 2024
Defence in mourning: Australian Army soldier dies after parachute incident
The Australian Army has temporarily suspended all parachute training after an Australian Defence Force soldier died following a parachuting incident earlier this week.
March 07 2024
Australia, Vietnam announce closer defence ties in Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced closer defence and security ties with Vietnam under a new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
March 07 2024
Opinion: DIDS – a dangerous policy framework that doubles down on offshore dependency
The government’s Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS) has been widely welcomed by industry eager to get on with it following nearly three years of reviews;...
March 07 2024
From Australia with love: Defence Minister signs recon drone bound for Bakhmut
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has personally committed his seal of approval to Ukraine, after signing a reconnaissance drone bound for...
March 07 2024
Tasmanian debut: Hawkei vehicles touchdown in Hobart
Four new Australian Army Hawkei light protected mobility vehicles have touched down at Hobart Airport as the first Hawkei vehicles delivered to Tasmania.
March 07 2024
Boeing secures US$439.6m US Space Force contract for WGS-12 comms satellite
The US Space Force has awarded Boeing a US$439.6 million (AU$669.9 million) contract to build the 12th Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) communications satellite for Space Systems...
March 07 2024
Australia and Singapore sign deal to accelerate digital transformation and trade
The two nations have signed a new memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of ASEAN talks in Melbourne.
March 06 2024