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Australia imposes world-first autonomous sanctions against Afghanistan
The federal government has established an autonomous sanctions framework for Afghanistan as part of continued efforts to keep the Taliban’s...
December 15 2025
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General Dynamics Land Systems and AeroVironment successfully test PERCH munitions launcher
General Dynamics Land Systems has successfully demonstrated its Precision Effects & Reconnaissance, Canister-Housed (PERCH) system, developed in partnership with...
December 15 2025
Hanwha gets government greenlight to increase Austal stake to 19.9%
The Australian government has approved a foreign investment decision to allow South Korean defence giant Hanwha to increase its shareholding in Austal Limited from 9.9 per...
December 13 2025
$270m investment with CAE set to boost air training for RAAF crews
The federal government has announced the investment of over $270 million to enhance and strengthen existing air mission training under Project AIR 5428 Phase 3 for the Royal...
December 12 2025
Northrop Grumman set to provide warfare simulations for fifth-generation fighters
Northrop Grumman’s Combat Electronic Environment Simulator has been chosen to provide radio frequency capabilities for fifth-generation fighters.
December 12 2025
Importance of calibrating expert opinion and the consensus trap
Opinion: When a key decision goes against the consensus view, it can rattle nerves and undermine confidence. How can costly misreads be avoided and fresh certainty be brought...
December 12 2025
New Zealand amps up enforcement of sanctions against North Korea
The New Zealand Defence Force has enhanced its current enforcement of United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea as a part of NZDF’s Operation Whio...
December 11 2025
Glock announces sixth-generation pistols with optic, usability upgrades
International firearms manufacturer Glock has unveiled a sixth-generation series of Glock pistols.
December 11 2025
Blurred lines: Can China’s international fishing fleet break Australian fish stocks and national spirit?
A land girt by sea could be particularly vulnerable to grey-zone warfare tactics designed to break the ecosystem or civilian relationship with that sea.
December 11 2025
Italian government to acquire 100 JASSM-ER, equipment under possible US foreign military sale
The Italian government has requested to purchase more than 100 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles-Extended Range (JASSM-ER) under a possible US$301 million foreign...
December 11 2025
New Zealand Army amalgamates infantry and mounted rifles into new unit
The New Zealand Army has formally called to attention a newly formed unit, Ngāti Tūmatauenga, in New Zealand.
December 11 2025
‘Bring the world’s highest surveillance capabilities to Australia’: Babcock set to deliver upgrades to border force helicopters
Babcock has delivered two new helicopters to the Australian Border Force to aid in the enhancement of surveillance and logistics activities.
December 10 2025
Camp Baird medical facility reopens at Al Minhad Air Base in UAE
Headquarters Middle East has reopened a state-of-the-art medical facility at Camp Baird, Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates.
December 10 2025
US and China global power struggle not a repeat of Cold War, says former CDF Campbell
The global power struggle between the United States and China is not a repeat of the Cold War, according to recent comments made by former Australian Defence Force Chief of...
December 10 2025
Lockheed Martin’s Global Supply Chain Program surpasses $225m in deals
Lockheed Martin has announced that its Global Supply Chain Program has exceeded $225 million in export contracts in the Australian defence industry.
December 10 2025
ASC reveals plan to significantly increase WA workforce
ASC has revealed how it is dramatically increasing its workforce in Western Australia to support Australia’s national effort to advance nuclear-powered submarine...
December 10 2025
Space Centre Australia announces high-compliance AI system for space, defence industry
Space Centre Australia has announced the launch of sovereign artificial intelligence capability SCA AI Systems to support high-compliance organisations across the space,...
December 10 2025
Australia announces $1.4bn for MQ-28A Ghost Bat amid successful air-to-air missile test
The federal government has announced it will invest $1.4 billion to advance collaborative air capabilities and transition the MQ-28A Ghost Bat into a fully operational...
December 09 2025
China responds to Australia’s growing concerns of naval task group
A spokesperson from China’s Ministry of Defense has said that their current maritime activity has no intended target, amid concern about a People’s Liberation...
December 09 2025
Bomber rotations, hypersonic missile production among AUSMIN bonanza
Hypersonic cruise missile co-production, bomber rotations, cyber coordination and streamlined export processes have featured prominently among a raft of joint military...
December 09 2025