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UK opens defence innovation contest to find cooperative talking missiles
The United Kingdom is exploring development of cooperative “talking” missiles under a new $3 million defence competition launched earlier...
December 07 2023
Israel courting strategic defeat if it can’t curb civilian deaths, says foreign minister
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong reflected the need for a political solution to restore peace to Gaza, as Israel faces “strategic defeat”...
December 06 2023
Hanwha, Poland boost industry ties with additional howitzer contract, tech transfer
Hanwha Aerospace has announced the signing of an additional executive contract with the Polish Armaments Agency worth 3.45 trillion Korean won (US$2.6 billion) to support the...
December 06 2023
ADF troops gain reciprocal access under Australia-France roadmap
Australian Defence Force troops will have reciprocal access to French military facilities and increased joint activities, according to a new Australia-France roadmap...
December 06 2023
Tilling the soil: Creating the environment for a successful defence industrial base
Ask any gardener worth their salt and they will tell you, to get the best results, you have to prepare the soil. Getting any new industry off the ground requires an equally...
December 06 2023
Former RAN commander Max York to lead AMSL Aero into local, international markets
Former Royal Australian Navy commander Max York will take up the reigns as chief executive officer and managing director of Australian aviation company AMSL Aero as it pushes...
December 06 2023
Navantia completes S-81 Isaac Peral submarine for Spanish Navy
Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company Navantia has commissioned the new S-81 “Isaac Peral” submarine to the Spanish Navy.
December 06 2023
Hackers target Austal USA in ransomware attack, US Navy data at risk
The US subsidiary of Australian shipbuilding company Austal has been hit by a ransomware attack, raising concerns that US navy information has been compromised.
December 05 2023
South Korea to acquire F-35 missiles and bombs under US foreign military sale
The Republic of Korea will acquire F-35 missiles, bombs, and equipment in a possible US$271 million foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
December 05 2023
Australia to take part in Exercise Yama Sakura for first time
The Australian Defence Force will take part in the Japan-US Exercise Yama Sakura 85, deepening the nation’s interoperability and mutual defence capability with the two...
December 05 2023
Bravery Trek raises $100k to support Australian veterans
Bravery Trust’s fourth annual Bravery Trek raised over $100,000, providing urgent financial aid to veterans and initiating important conversations around the challenges...
December 05 2023
Rheinmetall to supply 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine in new large-volume order
German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall will supply tens of thousands of 155mm artillery rounds to Ukraine in a large-volume order worth US$154 million.
December 05 2023
Arkeus secures manufacturing and development funding for optical systems
Australian optical autonomy company Arkeus has raised $4.45 million in seed funding, as the company develops artificial intelligence-powered hardware for autonomous drones...
December 05 2023
Industry to the rescue? Defence industry presents ‘action plan’
Successive governments on both sides have sought to respond to the challenging geopolitical and strategic environment by nurturing the development of a “sovereign...
December 05 2023
Northrop Grumman, Rohde & Schwarz sign memorandum of understanding
American multinational aerospace and defence technology company Northrop Grumman has signed a memorandum of understanding with international electronics group Rohde &...
December 05 2023
Bluebottle USV begins trial with Royal New Zealand Navy
A Bluebottle renewable-powered uncrewed surface vessel is set to begin trials with the Royal New Zealand Navy this month.
December 05 2023
Melbourne Uni’s SpIRIT blasts off
The SpIRIT nanosatellite created by the University of Melbourne to search for gamma rays launched on Saturday, in a milestone moment for the Australian space industry.
December 04 2023
AUKUS defence ministers discuss shared vision and priorities for 2024
The defence ministers of the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia have met in California to discuss their shared vision and announce an update for a raft of...
December 04 2023
New deep space radar capability set for WA
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has used a visit to the United States to announce an expansion of Australia’s deep space surveillance and...
December 04 2023
IDV delivers first 12kN Manticore vehicle to Dutch Armed Forces
Defence manufacturer Iveco Defence Vehicles has delivered the first 12KN “Manticore” multi-role tactical vehicle to the Dutch Armed Forces.
December 04 2023
