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ADF puts new Boxer combat recon vehicle through its paces in Germany
Australian Defence Force personnel have tested the new Block II Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle in Germany, as the Australian Army prepares to...
February 13 2024
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USAF appoints Pacific Air Forces commander in regional leadership change
The US Air Force has officially appointed a new Pacific Air Forces commander during a change of command ceremony in Hawaii.
February 13 2024
BAE Systems acquires drone manufacturer Malloy Aeronautics
The acquisition is expected to scale the development of Malloy’s line of heavy lift quadcopters for military and civil customers.
February 12 2024
‘Extremist’ DEI policy comes under review
UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has promised a shake-up of HM Armed Force’s ethnicity, diversity and inclusivity policies, after it was revealed that the British Army...
February 12 2024
Sonny Foster, Nick Gibbs appointed to lead new growth at Visionary Machines
Defence industry veteran Sonny Foster has been appointed chief executive officer to lead new growth in Australian-based computer vision start-up Visionary Machines.
February 12 2024
US engineer arrested for allegedly transferring missile tracking tech
A former engineer has been arrested in the United States for allegedly stealing nuclear, ballistic, and hypersonic missile tracking technology.
February 12 2024
US reaffirms commitment after 2 years of Indo-Pacific Strategy
US President Joe Biden has reaffirmed the US administration’s commitment to a free and open region on the two-year anniversary of Indo-Pacific Strategy.
February 12 2024
Embraer, Mahindra to collaborate on C-390 aircraft for Indian Air Force
Indian manufacturer Mahindra has signed a memorandum of understanding with Brazilian aerospace corporation Embraer to deliver C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft for the...
February 12 2024
TAS, BAE move forward with artificial intelligence for Army UGVs
Australian Defence Cooperative Research Centre Trusted Autonomous Systems (TAS) and British defence company BAE Systems Australia have developed advanced artificial...
February 12 2024
Australia expects reform and excellence from Department of Defence, says Conroy
The Australian federal government expects excellence from the Department of Defence, according to comments made by Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy.
February 09 2024
Royal Australian Navy conducts South China Sea operations with US and Japanese navies
Royal Australian Navy has conducted trilateral operations with the US Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in the South China Sea.
February 09 2024
Risk/Reward: Congressional Research Service report outlines opportunities of Aussie Virginia Class acquisition
A new report from the US Congressional Research Service has detailed the risk and reward opportunities associated with the Australian acquisition of Virginia Class submarines...
February 09 2024
Poland approved for early warning, air and surface radar in US defence deal
The government of Poland will acquire early warning, air, and surface radar systems under a US$1.2 billion deal approved by the US State Department.
February 09 2024
Instructors undertake Redback IFV driver training in Korea
Hanwha Defense Australia’s training team conducted driver exposure training for the Redback infantry fighting vehicle in the Republic of Korea.
February 09 2024
Concerns raised about China’s new research station in Antarctica
The People’s Republic of China has officially opened Qinling Station, the country’s fifth research station in Antarctica and a potentially vital location for...
February 09 2024
Government commits $400m to expand Ghost Bat capability
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has announced an additional $399 million investment to further develop the MQ-28A Ghost Bat, securing hundreds of Australian defence...
February 09 2024
Babcock CEO pitches Arrowhead frigate ahead of upcoming surface fleet review
Affordability, flexibility and reduced staff requirements are central to Babcock Australasia CEO Andrew Cridland’s pitch for the Arrowhead frigate ahead of the surface...
February 09 2024
BAE, TAS lay groundwork for next-gen ‘trusted’ autonomy
BAE Systems Australia and Trusted Autonomous Systems (TAS) have moved a step closer to delivering a next-gen autonomous capability for the Australian Army.
February 08 2024
Drone warfare: Ukraine creates Unmanned Systems Forces military branch
The Ukrainian government has announced the creation of the Unmanned Systems Forces, independent of the traditional Army, Navy and Air Force military structure.
February 08 2024
Surface fleet review carries Hunter Class changes in February release, say industry insiders
The Australian federal government is preparing to release its “Surface Fleet Review” recommendations in mid-February with significant changes to the Hunter Class...
February 08 2024