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China accelerating towards economic collision point with world, says former PM Kevin Rudd
China is quickly accelerating towards an economic collision point with the rest of the world, according to recent comments from former prime minister...
October 27 2026
Navy veteran Peter Behrendt appointed chief executive officer of Babcock Australasia
Royal Australian Navy veteran Peter Behrendt has been appointed by Babcock International Group as the new chief executive officer for Babcock Australia and New Zealand.
October 26 2026
Navantia Australia announces new underwater technology innovation hub in Melbourne
Navantia Australia has announced it will establish a new underwater technologies innovation hub in Melbourne, supported by the Victorian government, to accelerate maritime...
October 26 2026
Australia, Finland reaffirm defence cooperation with signed statement
Australia and Finland have signed a joint statement affirming defence cooperation, accelerating defence capability partnership, supporting Ukraine and advancing defence...
October 26 2026
Veterans for Youth team crowned Veteran Games 2026 champions
Queensland team Veterans for Youth has been crowned champions for the 2026 Veteran Games on the Sunshine Coast.
October 26 2026
Xi Jinping is not a status quo leader and national rejuvenation is not the end goal, says former PM Kevin Rudd
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has shared his views on the People’s Republic of China, deterrence, what the PRC wants to change and understanding leader Xi Jinping’s...
October 26 2026
Conroy opens end-to-end towed array sonar manufacturing facility in Western Sydney
Australian Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has officially opened a new multimillion-dollar sonar manufacturing and sustainment facility in Western Sydney, to provide...
October 26 2026
Yes, they’re serious: Warhound plans to produce military police dogs through genetics, cybernetics
Texas-based defence technology company Warhound has announced a US$200 million seed round, as the company details plans to rebuild America’s domestic supply of elite...
October 23 2026
Lee Davis announced as new managing director for Northrop Grumman Australia
Honeywell Aerospace senior director Lee Davis has been announced as the new managing director for Northrop Grumman Australia.
October 23 2026
New Zealand Defence Force Chief Air Marshal Tony Davies resigns citing past inappropriate relationship
The Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force, Air Marshal Tony Davies, has resigned today for personal reasons, citing an undisclosed inappropriate relationship.
October 23 2026
New manufacturing facility breaks ground to accelerate Virginia Class submarine production
Australian representatives have attended a breaking ground ceremony for a new US manufacturing facility in Mississippi expected to accelerate Virginia Class submarine...
October 23 2026
Veterans urge Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to intervene and save Victoria Barracks
Opinion: Veterans from across Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s home state are calling on him to personally intervene and stop the sell-off of the spiritual home of the...
October 23 2026
Oakey Working Group established to address Swartz Barracks PFAS contamination
The Australian government has announced a commitment to establish a working group in Oakey to address issues relating to PFAS contamination from Swartz Barracks.
October 23 2026
Lockheed, US DOW announce 10-year framework for F-35 Lightning II production
The US Department of War and Lockheed Martin have announced a new transformative framework agreement for multi-year F-35 Lightning II production and sustainment.
October 23 2026
Nomad Atomics to expand domestic manufacturing in Victoria
Quantum sensors and advanced software company Nomad Atomics will expand domestic manufacturing in Richmond, Victoria.
October 23 2026
Kongsberg secures new 10-year contract for vessel traffic service system in Port Hedland
Norwegian multinational defence company Kongsberg has been awarded a new 10-year contract to deliver a vessel traffic service system at the Port of Port Hedland in Western...
October 22 2026
Ben Roberts-Smith talks Australian Army directives, the soldier’s code and that ‘farcical’ airport arrest
Victoria Cross recipient and former Australian Army soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, accused of committing alleged war crimes, has shared details of Australian Army directives in...
October 22 2026
Australia to provide maritime patrol vessels, strengthen cyber security under new Timor-Leste agreement
Australia will provide new Timor-Leste National Police maritime patrol vessels and strengthen Timor-Leste’s cyber security capabilities and digital forensics under a newly...
October 22 2026
Goldsworthy Veterans and Families Centre supports Perth’s veteran community
Opinion: The first time Leon Goldsworthy tried to enlist in the Navy in Perth, he was rejected for being too short.
October 22 2026
National Reconstruction Fund invests $245m into Austal’s Landing Craft Heavy production
National Reconstruction Fund invests $245 million into Australian shipbuilder Austal Limited to help strengthen the country’s military shipbuilding capabilities.
October 22 2026