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Private capital, public purpose: Why private equity is the new force multiplier for Australia’s defence industry
Opinion: Australia’s shifting strategic environment demands a new model, one that harnesses private equity to scale homegrown defence...
November 03 2025
US State Department approves construction for Ebbing Air National Guard Base
The US State Department has approved the sale of US$353 million to the Singaporean government for construction services at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in the US.
November 03 2025
Tide turning against defence industry’s long struggle for financial backing
The tide is officially turning against the Australian defence industry’s struggle for financial backing, and even basic services.
October 31 2025
Anduril opens Sydney Ghost Shark factory in major boost for local industry, Navy capability
“Speed to capability” is well and truly the catchphrase as Anduril officially opens its first Australian manufacturing facility in Sydney and celebrates the...
October 31 2025
Trump orders restart of nuclear weapons testing to match China, Russia
US President Donald Trump has reportedly ordered the US military to immediately begin procedures to restart the testing of nuclear weapons.
October 31 2025
Chief Defence Scientist recognised with University of Sydney Alumni Award
Australian Department of Defence Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro has been recognised with the Alumni Award for Professional Achievement by the University of...
October 31 2025
Nations come together to discuss future efforts in air defence
Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, and US representatives have come together in the Northern Territory to discuss future collaborative air defence partnerships.
October 30 2025
Babcock completes ‘vital’ maintenance on HMNZS Aotearoa
Babcock completes maintenance and upgrade work on HMNZS Aotearoa in Singapore with the help of Seatrium.
October 30 2025
Over half of veteran families suffer mental health challenges, new survey reveals
The Families of Veterans Guild has released the 2025 Veteran Families Survey, finding a multitude of effects that ADF service has on families’ health and wellbeing.
October 30 2025
Further unsheathing the samurai sword
Opinion: Japan has entered a new strategic era, coupling its revitalised Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision with an expanded Official Security Assistance program to transform...
October 30 2025
Royal commission: ADF serious service offences to be recorded in civilian police system
The Australian Defence Force has announced a major legal change with personnel convicted of a serious service offence to have those details recorded outside the ADF from...
October 30 2025
DHA delivers 113 new homes across Canberra
Defence Housing Australia (DHA) has completed two major residential developments in Canberra, delivering 113 new homes to bolster both Defence and private housing supply in...
October 29 2025
Seatbelt sign is now on: Prepare for post-American world, warns Singapore PM
Nowhere is the global shift towards multipolarity more evident than in the Indo-Pacific; now Singapore’s Prime Minister has warned concerned nations of turbulence as...
October 29 2025
Army Black Hawks put through paces in Sydney counter-terror training
Australian Army aviators will enhance their ability to respond to terrorism threats through intensive aviation training taking place across NSW.
October 28 2025
UK ‘Back British’ plan set to boost national small business market
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced “Back British”, an industry call to action set to bolster UK jobs and businesses in the defence industry.
October 28 2025
US defence start-up Castelion secures US Navy hypersonic missile contract
A new milestone in the development of low-cost, long-range strike weapons in the United States could have far-reaching implications for Australia’s defence industry, as...
October 28 2025
HEO partners with Quantum Aero to deliver non-Earth imaging in South Korea
Australian space technology company HEO has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean aerospace firm Quantum Aero to introduce non-Earth imaging capabilities to...
October 28 2025
First space commander’s portrait hung in Australian War Memorial
Catherine Roberts, Australia’s first space commander, now has her official 2021 portrait hung in the Australian War Memorial.
October 28 2025
Why AUKUS is both a blessing and a curse for the Australian manufacturing industry
Opinion: AUKUS is more than just submarines, it’s a transformative industrial opportunity that can boost Australian manufacturing and sovereignty, if government and...
October 28 2025
Syos acquires Bay Dynamics to expand underwater range
Syos Aerospace has acquired marine robotics company Bay Dynamics, in a move that aims to increase Syos’ underwater technology product range.
October 27 2025
