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NZ Defence Force takes out rainbow honours in diversity, inclusion
The New Zealand Defence Force has taken out top honours at the New Zealand Rainbow Excellence Awards celebrating diversity and inclusion.
October 03 2023
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WA government to acquire patrol boat for northern waters
A 24.95-metre large patrol vessel will be delivered to the Western Australia government under a multi-million-dollar contract.
October 03 2023
Australia risks becoming US submarine parking lot, says senator
Australia is at risk of becoming a paid parking lot for US nuclear submarines, according to Australian Greens senator David Shoebridge.
October 03 2023
Indian Navy seeks to add third carrier to expand power projection capacity
Asia’s other rising power, India, is rapidly accelerating its capacity to project long-range power and sea control to counter a myriad of challenges to their national...
October 03 2023
Saudi Arabia, China conduct Blue Sword-2023 joint naval training
Saudi Arabia and the People’s Republic of China will cooperate in “Blue Sword-2023” joint naval special operations training this month.
October 03 2023
Surface fleet review recommendations delivered to government
The federal government has announced receipt of the “Surface Fleet Review” independent analysis of Royal Australian Navy’s surface combatant fleet...
October 03 2023
BAE Systems secures SSN-AUKUS contract
BAE Systems confirmed that it has been awarded a £3.95 billion ($7.5 billion AUD) contract from the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence, enabling the company to...
October 02 2023
AH-64 Apache documents caught in new online leak
Aircraft, tanks, and now the AH-64 Apache helicopter – gamers continue to go to great and vaguely treasonous lengths to be right on the internet.
October 02 2023
Chinese naval training ship arrives in PNG for goodwill visit
The People’s Republic of China’s Qi Jiguang naval training ship has been welcomed to Papua New Guinea during a three-day goodwill visit.
October 02 2023
Elbit Systems to supply tank ammo to unnamed NATO country
Israel-based international defence electronics company Elbit Systems will supply $115 million worth of tank ammunition to an unnamed European country.
October 02 2023
Bravery Trek team commences third marathon to support Aussie veterans
A 10-person group committed to running four marathons in 44 days commenced their third marathon in Brisbane this morning, raising funds and awareness for veterans charity...
October 02 2023
Historic first: Taiwan celebrates launch of domestic Hai Kun submarine
Taiwan has announced a historic moment with the unveiling of its first domestically produced “Hai Kun” submarine.
September 29 2023
Businesses invited to Defence Industry Support Forum
The Australian defence industry will be able to hear from key defence industry personnel at the upcoming Office of Defence Industry Support Forum in Darwin.
September 29 2023
Tooling, machining equipment delivered for Indian Army AK-203 rifles
Russian defence manufacturer Kalashnikov Concern is delivering tooling machines and equipment to assist production of new 7.62mm AK-203 assault rifles in India.
September 29 2023
ADF Taipans permanently grounded
The Australian government has announced that MRH-90 Taipan helicopters will not return to the skies, after the fleet was grounded pending investigations into the latest...
September 29 2023
Defence industry invited to digital transformation summit at UNSW Canberra
Defence industry has been invited to take part in a one day summit hosted at UNSW Canberra and online, where attendees will discuss advancing Australia’s digital...
September 28 2023
Major ‘specialist combat brigades’ restructure unveiled for Australian Army
The federal government has announced a major Australian Army restructure with several generalist combat brigades being moved into specialist combat brigades.
September 28 2023
North Korea releases AWOL private to US custody
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has released US Army Private Travis T King back into US custody after weeks of captivity in North Korea.
September 28 2023
Jaimie Hatcher AO appointed strategic adviser at CSO Group
Royal Australian Navy Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Jaimie Hatcher AO, DSC, has been appointed as strategic adviser for Australian cyber security business CSO Group.
September 28 2023
Safran to develop landing gear for new US Army tiltrotor assault aircraft
French aircraft landing gear manufacturer Safran Landing Systems will cooperate in the delivery of the US Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft project.
September 28 2023