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EPE New Zealand inks contract with NZ MOD
February 01 2024
EPE New Zealand and Bertin Exensor will provide reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities to the New Zealand Defence Force under the Networked Enab...
US Department of Defense broadens recruitment to meet enrolment goals
The US Department of Defense has called for a “broadening of the recruitment pool” as the country pushes to meet voluntary enrolment goals and create innovative...
February 01 2024
CH-7 stealth UAV ready by year’s end, says Chinese state media
The People’s Republic of China’s CH-7 stealth unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is scheduled to finish development by the end of this year, according to state media.
February 01 2024
Ukraine brainstorms unmanned systems improvement with industry hackathon
The Ukrainian government has hosted a “Machine Onslaught” hackathon to find technological solutions for improving unmanned systems in the fight against Russian...
February 01 2024
Space race 2.0: New normal of subterfuge and satellite warfare in orbit
A silent military contest is unfolding in orbit above planet Earth as international powerhouses fight to develop and protect their own vital satellites.
February 01 2024
Leonardo DRS delivers 1,000th Solaris ruggedised laser for airborne protection
US-based Italian-owned defence contractor Leonardo DRS has confirmed delivery of its 1,000th Solaris ruggedised laser system for US military helicopters and fixed-wing...
February 01 2024
Government unveils solar farm at RAAF Base Darwin
The federal government has unveiled a new 9,000-panel solar farm at RAAF Base Darwin in the Northern Territory.
January 31 2024
Infrastructure upgrades worth $22m announced for Darwin Defence facilities
The federal government has announced around $24 million in key infrastructure upgrades to Robertson Barracks and Howard Springs South in Darwin.
January 31 2024
US Navy signs US$30.9m contract with General Dynamics for Virginia Class sonar subsystems
The US Navy has signed a US$30.9 million (AU$47 million) cost-plus-incentive-fee and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract with General Dynamics Mission Systems’ Progeny Systems...
January 31 2024
Professionals rank the employment appeal of prime contractors
Defence industry professionals have identified the top 20 prime contractors by employment attractiveness as part of the second Australian Defence Industry Report.
January 31 2024
Kava palava: Fiji coup strongman appointed Australian Army deputy commander
Senior Fijian military officer Colonel Penioni “Ben” Naliva has been appointed as deputy commander of the Australian Army’s 7th Brigade.
January 31 2024
Calls for return of conscription raise question about what’s in it for younger Aussies
A cat has been set among the pigeons, with Curtin University academic Dr Alexey Muraviev calling for Australian policymakers to consider reinitiating conscription to defend...
January 31 2024
Waking the giant: NATO begins largest military exercise since Cold War
Almost 100,000 military personnel from Europe and the US have been deployed for the largest NATO exercise since the end of the Cold War.
January 31 2024
US issues ominous warning following fatal drone attack
The United States of America has warned its military forces will “respond at a time and place of our choosing” in the Middle East, following a fatal drone attack...
January 31 2024
RAAF aviators deploy to Guam for Exercise Cope North 2024
The Royal Australian Air Force will enhance their readiness to operate alongside US and Japanese forces during the upcoming exercise.
January 30 2024
Croatia to acquire Black Hawk helicopters in US foreign military sale
The US State Department has approved a possible US$500 million foreign military sale of eight UH-60M Black Hawks helicopters to the Croatian government.
January 30 2024
Companies prepare drone prototypes for Defence Sovereign UAS Challenge
Defence industry companies will provide their best new-generation drone prototypes for demonstration as part of a strategic capabilities accelerator challenge in April.
January 30 2024
HMAS Warramunga departs on first regional deployment for 2024
Anzac Class frigate HMAS Warramunga has departed Sydney on the Australian Defence Force’s first regional presence deployment for 2024.
January 30 2024
Türkiye to modernise F-16 fleet, Czech Republic announces intent to join F-35 club
The Republic of Türkiye has requested to buy 40 new F-16 fighter jet aircraft, while the Czech Republic has announced intentions to join the F-35 Lightning II Global...
January 30 2024
US service members killed, personnel injured in UAV attack
Three US service members have been killed and at least 34 personnel injured after an unmanned aerial vehicle attack in north-east Jordan.
January 29 2024