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Government announces multi-billion defence fuel security contract
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has announced a $450 million per year deal with Viva Energy Refining to safeguard national fuel security through...
July 03 2023
Taiwan approved for US$440m foreign military sales
Taiwan would receive 30mm high explosive ammunition and logistics supply support in two separate possible foreign military sales approved by the US State Department.
July 03 2023
Aussie Rules match deepens Defence’s connection with First Nations community
The Australian Defence Force Australian Rules football team and sponsors and veteran and Indigenous-owned JY Australia visited the Tiwi Islands in mid-June for an exhibition...
June 30 2023
Ukraine assistance ‘too little, too slow’, says federal opposition
The opposition party has labelled the federal government’s $110 million assistance package to Ukraine as “too little, too slow” after it was announced...
June 30 2023
BAE tests manned-unmanned teaming with amphibious combat vehicle
British multinational defence company BAE Systems has successfully tested manned-unmanned teaming with their amphibious combat vehicle.
June 30 2023
France tests VMaX hypersonic glide demonstrator
The French defence procurement agency has successfully tested a new VMaX hypersonic glide vehicle earlier this month.
June 30 2023
Technical trades training contract announced with TAFE
A five-year $300 million contract with Wodonga TAFE has been announced to train thousands of Australian Defence Force sailors, soldiers, and aviators in technical trades.
June 30 2023
Australian government scraps $1bn Earth observation project
The federal government has finally confirmed speculation it will scrap a high-profile, $1.2 billion project to detect bushfires from space.
June 30 2023
Is short-termism constraining Australia’s long-term prosperity and security?
It is one of the most contentious issues in Western politics — short-termism in policy making and delivery, and Australia is no different, but is this approach...
June 30 2023
Boeing completes inaugural T7 trainer flight for US Air Force
Boeing and the United States Air Force have completed the inaugural flight of the service’s first T-7A Red Hawk, marking the start of the engineering and manufacturing...
June 30 2023
Redback IFV prepares for testing in Romania
The Redback infantry fighting vehicle is being prepared for testing in Romania, according to defence manufacturer Hanwha Defense Australia.
June 30 2023
Widodo to visit Australia
Indonesian President Joko Widodo is scheduled to visit Australia in early July as part of the 8th Australia-Indonesia Annual Leaders’ Meeting.
June 29 2023
ADA NZ to open logistics hub in New Zealand
Australian Defence Apparel New Zealand has announced the official opening of a multi-function logistics hub in Palmerston North, New Zealand later this year.
June 29 2023
Australian DOD signs $4.06m contract with archTIS
Canberra software company archTIS Limited has signed a $4.06 million contract for a workplace modernisation proof of concept with the Australian Department of Defence.
June 29 2023
Protective camouflage ‘cape’ developed for Russian tanks
A new special protective material “cape” has been announced for Russian tanks and military vehicles for use in combat.
June 29 2023
Mass still critical to winning the fight: UK Chief of General Staff
The British Chief of the General Staff (CGS), General Sir Patrick Sanders, has issued a timely warning for the British Armed Forces and more broadly, allies across the globe,...
June 29 2023
US State Department approves $293m sale to Norway
The US State Department has approved the possible $293 million foreign military sale of 580 small diameter bomb II to the government of Norway.
June 29 2023
Australian Army develops UAV tactics with French Army
Australian Defence Force personnel have co-developed technology and tactics for uncrewed aerial vehicles and ground vehicle assets with the French Army.
June 29 2023
US Army selects Lockheed Martin for large-scale, land-based EW
The US Army has selected Lockheed Martin to move on to the second phase of the Terrestrial Layer System (TLS)-Echelons Above Brigade (TLS-EAB) program — providing...
June 29 2023
Poland to acquire 48 Patriot launch systems in foreign military sale
Poland will receive 48 Patriot M903 launch systems as part of a $15 billion possible foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
June 29 2023
