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US Army Pacific welcomes Aussie as deputy commander
Major General Giles Cornelia has been warmly welcomed by the US Army Pacific as the new Deputy Commanding General for Strategy and Plans.
January 09 2026
Wait a minute, is America invading Greenland?
US President Donald J Trump is no stranger to using military threats as a political play, with much of his second term, thus far, being defined by his foreign policy moves,...
January 09 2026
Golden goose: Maduro could provide massive intelligence windfall for USA, says South America expert
Detained Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro could become a major US intelligence asset in return for more favourable legal treatment, according to South America...
January 09 2026
UK launches first wave of ‘Gap Year Foundation Scheme’ modelled on ADF program
The United Kingdom has announced the launch of a “Gap Year Foundation Scheme”, offering paid experience and training for military service with the Armed Forces,...
January 09 2026
Trump hints at success of cyber warfare capability during Venezuela raid
US President Donald Trump has potentially suggested that the government’s cyber wing of the military used cyber attacks to disable lights and cut power in the...
January 09 2026
US government cracks down on defence industry ‘investor returns over contract performance’
The US government has announced a major crackdown on defence industry “incentivisation and prioritisation of investor returns over the nation’s...
January 08 2026
Nuclear proliferation is back on the menu as regional competition drives anxiety
With regional power struggles and conflict setting the scene for intensified geopolitical and strategic competition in 2026, nuclear proliferation may once again be a major...
January 08 2026
Northrop Grumman secures nearly $100m contract with US Navy
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a fresh contract with the US Navy, valued at over $94 million for the advanced development and production in the second stage of its Solid...
January 08 2026
Zelenskyy, Albanese discuss Ukrainian defence needs in early 2026 phone call
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an early 2026 phone exchange.
January 08 2026
Babcock trials composite repairs to speed up maintenance on Australian and New Zealand warships
Babcock Australasia has successfully trialled an advanced composite repair technology that could significantly reduce maintenance times and improve fleet availability across...
January 08 2026
US Army seeks industry input on Black Hawk modernisation efforts
The US Army is seeking industry feedback on plans to modernise and sustain its UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter fleet, as it prepares to keep the aircraft in front-line service...
January 08 2026
AFUO recognises Australian volunteer reportedly killed in action in Ukraine
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has recognised the death of former Australian Defence Force soldier Russell Allan Wilson, reportedly killed while...
January 08 2026
Kinetic IT named principal partner of Defence Connect’s inaugural Progress Report Luncheon
Defence Connect is proud to announce Kinetic IT as the principal partner of the major new event launching in 2026. This event is one that puts action, accountability and...
January 08 2026
The old order is dead, long live the new world order
As the saying goes, “The king is dead, long live the king” and nowhere is that a truer statement than in the case of the international “rules-based”...
January 07 2026
Lockheed Martin signs agreement with Department of War to increase missile production
Lockheed Martin has signed a seven-year acquisition transformation agreement with the US Department of War. The agreement seeks to enhance production of Lockheed’s...
January 07 2026
L3Harris restructures business model, aligning with Hegseth’s ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ initiative
To ring in the new year, L3Harris has announced a reshaping of its business structure, seeing four existing segments being cut down to three.
January 07 2026
Department of Defence fined for failing to manage psychosocial risks at RAAF Base Williamtown
The Department of Defence has been convicted and fined for allegedly failing to manage psychosocial risks relating to the death of a worker, the first penalty of its kind for...
January 07 2026
QinetiQ secures DragonFire contract for directed energy weapon source to UK Royal Navy
International defence company QinetiQ has secured a £67 million contract for the delivery of the United Kingdom’s first laser directed energy weapons to the Royal...
January 07 2026
Major General King co-chairs bilateral armaments committee under final engagement
Major General Jeremy King has closed out one of his final engagements as Head Joint Aviation Systems Division by co-chairing the annual Australia–France bilateral...
January 06 2026
The front inside Australia: How China, Iran and Turkey project power through diaspora coercion
Opinion: Bondi exposed how Australia confronts visible terror decisively but still hesitates to name and stop quieter foreign-state coercion of diaspora communities that...
January 06 2026
