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Want to fix Defence? Start by cutting bureaucratic bloat
Opinion: Same people, same jobs, new structure – but somehow performance will improve. This story has been told before, explains Strategic...
December 03 2025
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Deputy PM Richard Marles turns soil at PNG Goldie River Training Depot
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has travelled to Papua New Guinea for a groundbreaking ceremony at Goldie River Training Depot.
December 03 2025
ADF deploys HIMARS for sea trials in Sydney Harbour
The Australian Defence Force has undertaken a series of sea trials in Sydney Harbour with the Australian Army’s new High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems.
December 03 2025
Healius secures $85m pathology services contract for ADF personnel
The Australian government has signed a new $85 million five-year contract with Australian healthcare provider Healius to deliver pathology services to Australian Defence...
December 03 2025
AS9 Huntsman howitzer fired by ADF soldiers in Australia for the first time
An Australian Defence Force AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer has been fired on Australian soil by Australian soldiers for the first time.
December 03 2025
Jacqui Adams to spearhead Kinetic IT national digital transformation and service operations
Australian sovereign technology services provider Kinetic IT has named senior transformation specialist Jacqui Adams as its new head of digital transformation and national...
December 02 2025
Destination unknown: Australia confirms ‘no sense’ of where PLAN warships are headed
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has confirmed that officials have “no sense” of where an approaching Chinese PLAN task group of warships is...
December 02 2025
Government pushes ahead on Collins Class improvements at third ‘Product of Concern’ summit
The Albanese government has held its third Product of Concern Summit in Canberra, renewing its focus on lifting the sustainment performance of Australia’s ageing but...
December 02 2025
Industry commends Defence procurement overhaul amid concerns about lack of investment
Defence industry representatives have commended the Defence procurement overhaul recently announced by the Australian government, amid concerns about a continuing perceived...
December 02 2025
Going around in circles: Potential for another Chinese task group serves to reinforce national vulnerability
Speculation that another Chinese naval taskforce is steaming south with Australia once again in its sights should be reinforcing the nation’s vulnerability, all while...
December 02 2025
Safesky Systems appoints new CEO
Safesky Systems has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer to strengthen the commercial and global market strategies of the company.
December 02 2025
Conroy steps up exports and industry promotion through defence attachés
Australian defence attachés will be encouraged to spearhead assistance for defence industry exports, according to recent comments from the Australian Minister for...
December 02 2025
ADF warns of continuing dangers from unexploded ordnance
The Australian Defence Force has warned that unexploded ordnance continues to pose a risk to the communities around Australia and should be reported to authorities...
December 02 2025
Aurizn partners with US tech company to propel allied defence capabilities
Aurizn and ISL have partnered up to progress Australian and US defence technology.
December 01 2025
Submissions now open for 2026 Australian Defence Export Catalogue
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy is encouraging Australian defence companies to put forward their best capabilities, with submissions now open for the 2026 Australian...
December 01 2025
New look Defence Delivery Agency to shake up nation’s capability acquisition
Acting Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy have announced a new look Defence bureaucracy to tackle the nation’s...
December 01 2025
Australia lists Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as first state sponsor of terrorism
The Australian government has listed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a state sponsor of terrorism.
December 01 2025
End of an era: Armidale Class patrol boats enter Darwin for the last time
A trio of the Royal Australian Navy’s Armidale Class patrol boats have entered Darwin for the last time as they retire from service.
December 01 2025
The wheels have fallen off: Australia’s economic ‘managed decline’ is beginning to look terminal
Ask many average Aussies and they will undoubtedly tell you that the wheels of our “economic miracle” have well and truly fallen off. Now there is a growing...
December 01 2025
US-based adviser David Fox appointed non-executive director at Ocius
US-based investor and board adviser David Fox has been appointed non-executive director by the Australian uncrewed surface vessel manufacturer Ocius.
December 01 2025