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USS North Carolina welcomed to HMAS Stirling naval base
Australia has officially welcomed the first US Virginia Class next-generation attack submarine to visit the nation since the AUKUS defence agreement...
August 07 2023
ADF to acquire Luminact mobile retransmission systems
The Australian Defence Force will acquire 84 next-generation Mobile Retransmission Systems from Australian-owned engineering company Luminact in partnership with REDARC...
August 07 2023
If America’s national security has an ‘economic blindspot’, where does that leave us?
Once the world’s undisputed economic and industrial power, the United States is now facing the potential of multiple equally capable rivals, leaving a glaring...
August 07 2023
US Navy to acquire 5 ship-to-shore landing craft
Textron Systems will produce five cargo-carrying landing craft for the US Navy under a new contract announced by the US Department of Defense.
August 07 2023
Babcock Australasia teams up with University of Adelaide to develop defence workforce
The two organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing Australia’s defence workforce through new initiatives to support...
August 04 2023
Mental Wellness Matters for upcoming Veterans’ Health Week
Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh has encouraged ex-service and community groups to apply for Veterans’ Health Week 2023 funding.
August 04 2023
CyberOps secures Defence Department cyber readiness contract
Australian network security company CyberOps has won a contract to boost the cyber readiness of the country’s space sector by the Department of Defence.
August 04 2023
US Navy duo allegedly sold crucial military info to China
Two US Navy servicemembers have been arrested for allegedly transmitting sensitive military information to the People’s Republic of China.
August 04 2023
XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned combat vehicle completes formation flight
The US Air Force Research Laboratory has successfully tested the XQ-58A Valkyrie experimental stealthy unmanned combat aerial vehicle in a three-hour sortie.
August 04 2023
Business as usual no longer sufficient: Rebuilding US, allied military power to counter great power rivals
The era of undisputed US and Western military dominance is over as great power rivals increasingly field capabilities of similar quality and quantity, narrowing the edge and...
August 04 2023
Australian 3D print tech features in US Marine Corps exercise
Melbourne additive manufacturing company SPEE3D has cooperated with the US Marine Corps to 3D-print critical parts in the field.
August 04 2023
US Navy approves life extension for 4 Arleigh Burke destroyers
The Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Surface Warfare Division (N96) recently approved the service life extension of four Arleigh Burke Class guided-missile destroyers...
August 04 2023
Northrop Grumman opens new hypersonics manufacturing facility
Northrop Grumman has officially opened its Hypersonics Capability Center (HCC) in Elkton, Maryland, to produce advanced propulsion solutions that can power hypersonic...
August 04 2023
Remains found in search for lost Taipan
Human remains from the Taipan that crashed into the sea on Friday have been located on the ocean floor, the ADF has confirmed.
August 03 2023
Bravery Trust calls on participants for the fourth annual Bravery Trek
The national military charity is calling on volunteers to take part in the fourth annual Bravery Trek, encouraging participants to run, walk, wheel or swim four marathons or...
August 03 2023
DEWC Services, UNSW partner to advance defence research
South Australian-based DEWC Services has partnered with the University of New South Wales to drive research in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic...
August 03 2023
Australian Army trials uncrewed systems at Talisman Sabre
The Australian Defence Force has trialled new ground uncrewed systems (GUS) during Exercise Talisman Sabre in Northern Australia, as international unmanned innovation begins...
August 03 2023
Elbit countermeasure system passes Israeli Navy sea trials
The Israeli Navy’s new DESEAVER MK-4 countermeasure dispensing system has successfully completed sea trials.
August 03 2023
RAAF deploys transportable air traffic tower for Talisman Sabre
Australian Defence Force personnel have set up the Deployable Defence Air Traffic Management and Control System during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
August 03 2023
Is our India focus a sign Australia is backing the wrong horse again?
Without a doubt, at first glance, Australia’s long-term focused trade relationship with China has largely been mutually beneficial; however, recent renewed antagonism...
August 03 2023