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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...
December 01 2025
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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
Turkiye’s unmanned combat aircraft achieves BVR air-to-air missile strike
Turkiye’s unmanned fighter aircraft, the Bayraktar Kizilelma, has reportedly achieved a beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile strike for the first time.
December 01 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Leidos, Aspen Medical partner to innovate, digital tech integrate Australian Defence Force medical services
Leidos and Aspen Medical have announced a teaming partnership to modernise and integrate digital technology into medical services for the Australian Defence Force.
December 01 2025
Ocius unveils hybrid class Bluebottle USVs for persistent surveillance, reconnaissance
Australian defence innovator Ocius has unveiled two hybrid class Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels under the first-of-its-type milestone, as the company announces plans to...
November 28 2025
SH Defence announces collaboration to advance Navantia uncrewed landing craft concept
Danish defence company SH Defence has announced a new collaboration with shipbuilder Navantia Australia to advance its uncrewed landing craft concept.
November 28 2025
UK stands up International Defence Esports Games with Australian interest for 2027 hosting
International cyber warriors have gathered in London to sharpen their cyber warfare skills during the first International Defence Esports Games this week.
November 28 2025
Northrop Grumman boosts American Australian Association scholarship program
Northrop Grumman has announced a US$60,000 funding increase for the American Australian Association Graduate Education Scholarship program, strengthening support for...
November 28 2025
‘Tremendous achievement’: AH-64E helicopters take-off for the first time
Australia’s first set of AH-64E helicopters have commenced their first flying operations in Townsville following their initial delivery to the Australian Defence Force...
November 28 2025
ADF strengthens maritime cooperation with Indian Navy at AUSINDEX 25
The Royal Australian Navy has concluded its training with the Indian Navy as part of AUSINDEX 25.
November 28 2025
Australia can’t afford a BAU approach to AUKUS Pillar 2 investment
Opinion: Australia risks squandering AUKUS Pillar 2 unless it urgently shifts from slow, consultancy-driven processes to fast, practical, bottom-up capability building that...
November 28 2025
Australian leader invited to join international discussion on responsible AI in military domain
An Australian Defence Force leader has been invited to the Expert Advisory Group for the Global Commission on Responsible AI in the Military Domain as the only military or...
November 28 2025
Denmark signs contract for NASAMS air defence capability
The government of Denmark has signed an air defence delivery contract for National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems.
November 28 2025
Setting the record straight: Australia can reindustrialise, we just have to get the settings right
If the experts are to be believed, Australia’s period as a manufacturing nation has gone the way of the dodo. But what if they’re wrong?
November 27 2025
New Zealand announces long-term NZDF infrastructure modernisation plan
The New Zealand government has unveiled a long-term plan to modernise Defence Force infrastructure across the country in a bid to strengthen military resilience and create...
November 27 2025
Royal Australian Air Force begins trials of simulated environment training system
The Royal Australian Air Force has begun trialling a new simulated environment training system to meet training demands for security force squadrons.
November 27 2025
Company-X signs defence industry agreement with Babcock International
New Zealand-made virtual reality training technology Company-X has signed a new agreement with global defence company Babcock International.
November 27 2025
Thales Australia opens cyber security operations centre in Canberra
Thales Australia has announced the opening of a sovereign and protected cyber security operations centre in Canberra.
November 26 2025
US Navy kills Constellation frigate program ahead of ‘strategic shift’
US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan has announced a “strategic shift” away from the troubled Constellation Class frigate program, cancelling the remaining four...
November 26 2025
Production capacity is the new military deterrence, says Anduril Australia
Production capacity is modern military deterrence and Australia must arm itself with “factories as weapons”, according to recent comments from the leadership of...
November 26 2025