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Airbus breached as hacker targets defence contractors
A hacker that goes by the moniker USDoD has claimed to have detailed information from an Airbus vendor database and is offering it all up for sale on...
September 12 2023
Putin, Kim Jong-un to meet for possible munitions deal
Rumours are circulating on an impending military munitions-for-technology/funding deal between Russia and North Korea, as leaders from both countries meet in Russia.
September 12 2023
Logistics drones in development for troop supply runs
Australian diggers could receive their ammunition and rations delivered by air as the Australian Defence Force issues contracts to develop tactical logistics uncrewed aerial...
September 12 2023
Mutually assured destruction: War over Taiwan would decimate both economies
The concept of mutually assured destruction (MAD) has long been associated with great power competition and nuclear conflagration. Now, thanks to globalisation, we have...
September 12 2023
Kord’s ShotDot recognised for innovation and design
Kord Group’s shot detection device, ShotDot, has been recognised as a winner in this year’s Australian Good Design Awards.
September 12 2023
First F-16 Block 70 destined for Europe
Lockheed Martin has officially unveiled the first F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft – destined for Europe – at its facility in South Carolina.
September 12 2023
US kept in dark over axing of $1.2bn EO program
The Australian federal government held off on informing the US that it was scrapping the $1.2 billion Earth observation program until the 11th hour.
September 11 2023
Navantia on track for Hobart Class modernisation milestones
Navantia Australia has announced on-time delivery of key milestones for the SEA 4000 Phase 6 Hobart Class Guided Missile Destroyer Combat Systems Modernisation program.
September 11 2023
Insitu develops precision munitions for Integrator UAS
American unmanned aerial systems company Insitu has announced new kinetic capability for its Integrator UAS to guide and strike with miniature, precision munitions.
September 11 2023
Super Hornet re-enacts Top Gun over Surfers Paradise
The RAAF has released Top Gun-style footage showing one of its Super Hornets clocking 8Gs as it soars over Surfers Paradise.
September 11 2023
PRC to debut new helicopters, drones at China Helicopter Expo
The People’s Republic of China is expected to put new PLA Army multi-role, vertical take-off and landing drones, as well as the Z-11WB helicopter on display for the...
September 11 2023
Advanced attack helicopters delivered to US Army in Europe
Two of the most advanced attack helicopters in the world have officially arrived in Germany for use with the US Army 12th Combat Aviation Brigade.
September 11 2023
Anduril Industries acquires Blue Force and unmanned Fury aircraft
Palmer Luckey’s American defence contractor, Anduril Industries, has announced its acquisition of North Carolina aerospace company Blue Force Technologies and the Fury...
September 08 2023
US, South Korea, Japan to share early warning data before 2024
Early warning missile data information sharing between Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States of America will be available before the end of the year, according...
September 08 2023
University challenge, funding announced to support STEM subjects
The Australian Army Research Centre has pitched a challenge to aspiring researchers and students to defeat landmine fields with drone-carried quantum magnetometers.
September 08 2023
Government announces latest round of industry support grants
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has announced seven Australian defence businesses have secured AU$3.8 million in grants to support the development of the nation’s...
September 08 2023
‘Steady and sturdy’ or managed decline? Confronting the national security implications of our declining economic performance
There is a growing recognition among Australia’s public policy and national security communities that our increasingly lacklustre long-term economic performance will...
September 08 2023
University of Queensland installs 3,000-degree furnace for hypersonic parts
The University of Queensland has unveiled plans to manufacture ultra-high temperature composite materials for hypersonic flight using a new custom-built furnace.
September 08 2023
EM Solutions completes initial factory expansion
Queensland communications manufacturer EM Solutions has completed the first stage of its factory expansion, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
September 08 2023
Marand receives additional contract from Kongsberg Defence Australia for NSM
Marand has received a further contract from Kongsberg Defence Australia to produce additional components for the Naval Strike Missile.
September 07 2023