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Conroy to visit US, eyes boosting defence industry

April 08 2024

Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has announced that he is visiting the United States this week, reviewing the Virginia Class shipyard and providin...

Australia, regional partners host maritime activities in South China Sea

Australia has joined with the United States, the Philippines, and Japan to host a maritime cooperative activity in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, with the...

April 08 2024

Ahead of the curve or still just treading water? A closer look at the ‘real’ figures behind the surface fleet review (Part 1)

The findings of the government’s Independent Analysis into the Navy’s Surface Combatant Fleet have been heralded a step change for the future of the Royal...

April 08 2024

Government pushes for better veteran employment opportunities

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Matt Keogh announced that the federal government has renewed the Veteran Employment Commitment, encouraging...

April 07 2024

Australia lays first sea mines in nearly half a century

Australia has laid sea mines for the first time in nearly 50 years as part of mine warfare and clearance diving activity Exercise Dugong.

April 07 2024

US Defense Secretary ‘expressed outrage’ over World Central Kitchen bombing

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has issued strong remarks to Israel’s defence minister following the death of seven aid workers.

April 05 2024

Albanese government receives PFAS review

The Albanese government has received the independent review into PFAS contamination around Defence bases but will take time to assess the findings.

April 05 2024

Defence releases new tenders to enhance capability

The Commonwealth has released a raft of new tenders to continue building Australian defence capability, including pre-tendering activities for warehousing and distribution...

April 05 2024

EOS unveils leadership changes

ASX-listed EOS has announced a range of new appointments to oversee growth across Australian and international markets.

April 05 2024

ADF launches day and night missions during Exercise Diamond Shield 24

The Australian Defence Force has launched day and night air defence missions as part of live training during Exercise Diamond Shield 24.

April 04 2024

Impartiality expected: Governor-General appointee facing early scrutiny

Early scrutiny has been cast on the federal government’s announcement of Order of Australia recipient Samantha Mostyn as Australia’s next governor-general.

April 04 2024

Stating the obvious: Study reveals vulnerability of Australian economy to maritime blockages

As an island nation with an economy dependent on the unmolested access to the global maritime commons, it goes without saying that Australia is exceedingly vulnerable to an...

April 04 2024

Bushmasters, armoured vehicles star in 2024 Australian Defence Export Catalogue

The Australian federal government has announced the release of a heavy-hitting 2024 Australian Defence Export Catalogue.

April 04 2024

USAF to integrate autonomous systems into F-16 aircraft

The US military is about to begin integrating autonomous test systems into three F-16 Fighting Falcon multi-role fighter jets to expand future autonomy and payload...

April 04 2024

Former US ambassador appointed to lead Hypersonix board

A former Coalition minister and ambassador to the US has been appointed chair of the board at Australian aerospace firm Hypersonix.

April 04 2024

ADF medical researchers investigate best use of platelet transfusions

Australian Defence Force medical researchers are investigating the maximum effectiveness of platelet transfusions for major trauma and intensive care patients.

April 04 2024

Donor data exposes Lendlease donations to failed Yes vote

Australian Electoral Commission referendum donor returns have revealed that construction company Lendlease made nearly $1 million worth of donations in support of a Yes vote...

April 04 2024

Indonesia locks in domestic production of French Scorpène submarines

Two Scorpène submarines will be built in Indonesia in a deal between state-owned enterprise PT PAL and France’s Naval Group.

April 03 2024

Industry tests remotely operated M113 APC in live fire exercise

The Australian Army and domestic defence industry have tested an armed M113 armoured personnel carrier (APC) during long-range firing trials in Victoria.

April 03 2024