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RAAF joins JASDF for first trilateral Exercise Bushido Guardian
The Royal Australian Air Force has joined the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and US Air Force for the first trilateral iteration of Exercise...
October 01 2025
Only as strong as the sum of its parts: Rebuilding international institutions requires rebuilt, robust nation-states
International bodies like the UN, World Bank and EU have been flexing their muscles in recent years, but they forget they’re only as strong as their member states...
September 30 2025
RAAF roars for Richmond Airshow 2025 marking airbase centenary
The Royal Australian Air Force has wrapped up its Richmond Airshow 2025, marking the airbase’s centenary.
September 30 2025
New Atlas high-energy laser builds on ‘decades of space domain experience’, says EOS
Australian defence company Electro Optic Systems has announced its new Atlas Space Control capability at the International Astronautical Congress 2025 in Sydney.
September 30 2025
LTGEN Burr appointed as chair of Defence SA Advisory Board
Former chief of the Australian Army, Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Rick Burr has been appointed as chair of the Defence SA Advisory Board.
September 30 2025
Germany to acquire hundreds of air-to-air missiles under US FMS
Germany will acquire more than 400 AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and equipment under a possible US$1.23 billion foreign military sale approved by the...
September 30 2025
An offer they can’t refuse: Beijing, Moscow partner in preparation for Taiwan move
A new report by the Royal United Services Institute has revealed that Moscow is aiding Beijing and its preparations for a potential move on Taiwan, setting the scene for...
September 29 2025
ADF personnel complete Assegai artillery live-fire testing near Darwin
The Australian Defence Force has completed live-fire verification of Assegai artillery ammunition near Darwin in the Northern Territory.
September 29 2025
RZ Resources secures US backing for critical minerals production in NSW
Australian critical minerals company RZ Resources has secured a crucial financing deal with the Export-Import Bank of the United States to improve critical minerals security...
September 29 2025
Black Hawk A25-112 arrives as centrepiece at Australian War Memorial
Former Australian Defence Force medium transport helicopter Black Hawk A25-112 has arrived as crucial centrepiece at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
September 29 2025
Sikorsky secures US Marine Corps contract for 99 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters
American defence company Sikorsky has secured a US$10.855 billion contract from the US Navy to build up to 99 CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters for the US Marine...
September 29 2025
GDIT secures US$1.5bn contract to modernise US Strategic Command IT systems
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a division of global defence giant General Dynamics, has been awarded a US$1.5 billion (AU$2.3 billion) contract to overhaul...
September 26 2025
Raytheon and Avio USA strengthen partnership to boost Mk 104 rocket motor production
Defence contractor Raytheon has expanded its collaboration with Avio USA to fast-track production of the Mk 104 dual-thrust rocket motor, a key component of the Standard...
September 26 2025
Penny Wong warns UN Security Council of the dangers of mixing AI with nuclear weapons
Australia’s Foreign Minister riffs on artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and the “collapse of truth altogether” in a United Nations speech.
September 26 2025
The debate continues: Maximising defence spending before increasing the budget
Australia’s ongoing debate about its level of defence spending is once again gaining headlines, with renewed and urgent calls to focus on material capability rather...
September 26 2025
Kongsberg, Canadian Navy to partner on next-gen destroyer propulsion
Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded a contract to supply propellers for Canada’s new fleet of Type 26-based River Class destroyers, a cornerstone of the country’s...
September 25 2025
Pratt & Whitney completes key engine trials for future unmanned combat aircraft
Pratt & Whitney, part of aerospace and defence giant RTX, has successfully completed critical testing of its small turbofan engine family, paving the way for their...
September 25 2025
Babcock backs Kiwi SMEs at defence supplier showcase
Babcock Australasia has joined forces with the New Zealand Defence Industry Association to highlight fresh opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to...
September 25 2025
Local special interests push back with ‘Port Kembla Declaration’, but they are missing the point and the opportunities
A group of concerned local special interests groups have launched their latest attack on the potential use of Port Kembla on the NSW South Coast as the proposed east coast...
September 25 2025
Daily Risk Report: Geopolitical tensions, multipolar shifts and challenges abound
As of 25 September 2025, the global risk landscape remains elevated amid persistent geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties and strategic vulnerabilities, with...
September 25 2025
