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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...
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
Ireland hate speech bill a dangerous tilt to authoritarianism
Ireland’s Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022 is a startling blueprint for authoritarianism, threatening jail time for the...
December 04 2023
NH90 Sea Tiger completes maiden flight towards Germany Navy service
The first NH90 Sea Tiger multi-role frigate helicopter has successfully conducted its maiden flight as it moves towards service with the German Navy.
December 04 2023
Australia to acquire AUKUS training devices, support in US$2bn foreign military sale
The Australian government will acquire AUKUS-related training and related training devices in a possible US$2.0 billion foreign military sale approved by the US State...
December 04 2023
Australian Army test fires new AS9 Huntsman during SA demonstration
The Australian Defence Force has conducted a test firing of the new AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer during a stakeholder demonstration at Port Wakefield in South...
December 01 2023
Hubris: Are we going to repeat the same mistakes as Germany?
For the Albanese government’s energy and climate czar, Chris Bowen, the green and renewable revolution is the “golden ticket” at the core of Australia...
December 01 2023
Defence industry puts industrial base recommendations to federal government
A newly released defence industry report recommends the Department of Defence cultivate Australian defence prime contractors and create a new $1 billion fund to acquire...
December 01 2023
Embraer and Netherlands sign agreement to expand defence cooperation
Brazilian multinational aerospace corporation Embraer and the Netherlands Industries for Defence and Security have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation...
December 01 2023
Canada to acquire 16 P-8A Poseidon aircraft
The Canadian government has signed a foreign military sales letter of offer and acceptance for up to 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft, as part of the Canadian Multi-Mission...
December 01 2023
Lockheed Martin Australia, Av-Comm complete first SouthPAN satellite dish installation
Lockheed Martin Australia and Av-Comm have confirmed the successful installation of the first SouthPAN satellite dish, which will help improve the accuracy of GPS signals to...
December 01 2023
Global Defence Solutions to expand local footprint with Qld site
The local SME has announced plans to expand its operations having signed an agreement for a new 2,225-square metre Queensland facility, enabling the company to continue...
November 30 2023
Tension rises in territory dispute between Venezuela and Guyana
South America is anxiously awaiting possible military intervention by Venezuela’s armed forces against the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.
November 30 2023