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Babcock to lead reactivation work on HMNZS Otago
Babcock is set to deliver significant package of work to reactivate Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Otago.
October 27 2025
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Sounds familiar? PM vows push to boost national industrial capacity, promises to ‘rebuild’ manufacturing ‘powerhouse’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised to “rebuild” Australia’s declining industrial and manufacturing base, transforming us into a manufacturing...
October 27 2025
Japan announces goal to strengthen defence capability under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has outlined plans to strengthen defence capability as a key priority for the allied nation.
October 27 2025
US Navy Seahawk, Super Hornet lost during routine operations in South China Sea
The United States military has confirmed the loss of an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter and an F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet in the South China Sea.
October 27 2025
Chile conference: Marles questioned about evolving Indo-Pacific power struggle
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has been queried about the clashes between the People’s Republic of China and the United States in the Indo-Pacific,...
October 27 2025
Northrop Grumman and Huneed Technologies partner up in Korea
Northrop Grumman and Huneed Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding in Seoul with the aim of strengthening the Republic of Korea’s defence sector with...
October 24 2025
Saronic and Nvidia collaborate to advance US maritime autonomy
Defence technology company Saronic and accelerated computing company Nvidia have collaborated to accelerate US maritime autonomy through AI and advanced technology.
October 24 2025
ADV Reliant refuels with renewable diesel in an Australian first
For the first time in its service, ADV Reliant, Australia’s Pacific support vessel, has reached a new clean energy milestone by refuelling with renewable diesel fuel...
October 24 2025
Northern Territory, Queensland sign on as members of PFAS National Coordinating Body
The Northern Territory and Queensland have joined NSW as members of the PFAS National Coordinating Body, strengthening national collaboration on the management of per- and...
October 24 2025
‘Fight for their lives’: Class action launched alleging sexual violence, physical abuse, rape in ADF
Women in the Australian Defence Force have filed proceedings against the Commonwealth, alleging widespread, systemic sexual violence, sexual harassment, physical abuse, rape,...
October 24 2025
Australian leadership under ‘no illusion’ to scale AUKUS work, says Marles
Australian leadership is under “no illusion as to the scale of the AUKUS task”, according to recent comments from Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles.
October 24 2025
Defence air supply drop supports Antarctica research project
As part of Operation Southern Discovery, the Australian Defence Force has successfully airdropped 12 tonnes of equipment to crews in Antarctica.
October 24 2025
Insight: Luckey forecasts next war will be won on transformed civilian manufacturing
Winning the next world war will be decided by America’s ability to rapidly transform civilian car manufacturing into mass weapons production, according to recent...
October 24 2025
Anduril Industries acquires high-performance camera developer American Infrared Solutions
Emerging defence prime Anduril Industries has announced its acquisition of American Infrared Solutions, the US-based manufacturer of high-performance cooled infrared cameras...
October 23 2025
AeroVironment selected to deliver Freedom Eagle missile for US Army
AeroVironment has been selected to deliver the US Army’s next-generation counter-unmanned aircraft system missiles.
October 23 2025
ADF liaison officer deployed for Civil-Military Coordination Centre under Trump peace plan
An Australian Defence Force liaison officer will be provided to the new Civil-Military Coordination Centre being established under US President Donald Trump’s peace...
October 23 2025
Sealing the seams: Why Australia must turn alliance power into sovereign power, now
Opinion: Australia’s defence map has never looked stronger. It sits inside a lattice of alliances: AUKUS for nuclear propulsion and advanced technology, Five Eyes for...
October 23 2025
StrikeMaster launch system succeeds in initial live-fire testing
Kongsberg and Thales Australia’s StrikeMaster launch system has been successfully used in Naval Strike Missile testing in Norway.
October 23 2025
NSW passes stronger legislation against war memorial vandals
The NSW government has passed legislation strengthening penalties for vandals who seriously damage war memorials.
October 23 2025
Shield AI announces X-BAT uncrewed VTOL fighter jet for contested operations
American defence company Shield AI has unveiled their X-BAT artificial intelligence-piloted, vertical take-off and landing fighter jet designed for expeditionary and maritime...
October 23 2025