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Additional housing announced to support Defence families in Adelaide
The federal government has announced additional housing at Angle Park in Adelaide to support Defence families near RAAF Base Edinburgh and the...
August 18 2025
F/A-18 Super Hornets to ‘remain relevant for a very long time’, says retired instructor
Upgradable and adaptable F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft are expected to “remain relevant for a very long time”, according to recent comments from retired US...
August 15 2025
Ukrainian workaround: Can we improve Defence procurement by removing Defence?
Military technology sales have spiked significantly since the renewal of fighting between Ukraine and Russia, and the forecast for the future is trending towards strong...
August 15 2025
New Zealand opens new squadron headquarters at Ohakea
The New Zealand government has opened the new headquarters of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s No. 5 Squadron at Ohakea.
August 15 2025
CDF Admiral Johnston meets with PLA leadership in Beijing
Australian Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston has met with leadership from the People’s Liberation Army in Beijing.
August 15 2025
Australian Defence Force, Calytrix Technologies celebrate 2 decades of success
Australian Defence Force leadership and current and former personnel have attended a celebration marking 20 years of partnership between the ADF’s Joint Collective...
August 15 2025
Australian submarine scholarships announced to power STEM-focused workforce
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering has announced its partnership with the Australian Submarine Agency to deliver the Propel: Australian...
August 15 2025
Location announced for new Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in Ipswich, Queensland
Veterans and their families in the Ipswich area will have access to tailored support closer to home, with a location selected for a new Veterans’ and Families’...
August 15 2025
Leidos secures top AWS status to boost AUKUS tech collaboration
Leidos has secured Trusted Secure Enclave (TSE) vetted partner status from Amazon Web Services (AWS), marking a significant milestone in advancing secure information...
August 14 2025
Trump’s defence spending pressure reveals limits of America’s power
Washington’s growing pressure on Australia’s defence spending has sparked push-back from parts of the strategic policy community, many put off by the Trump...
August 14 2025
DARPA launches USX-1 Defiant uncrewed demonstrator vessel for testing
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has launched the USX-1 Defiant demonstrator vessel under the No Manning Required Ship program.
August 14 2025
Queensland, SMEs critical to national defence industry minister highlights
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy is set to provide a major update on a series of defence capability acquisition programs, stressing the importance of Australia’s...
August 14 2025
Kongsberg secures $50m export contract for Australian-made Naval Strike Missile launchers
Australian-made Naval Strike Missile launchers systems will be exported to two European nations under a $50 million export contract with Kongsberg Defence Australia.
August 14 2025
NIOA Group celebrates new $117m Barrett Firearms facility construction in US
NIOA Group has celebrated the start of construction on Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc’s new $117 million, 69-hectare advanced soldier fired weapon system facility...
August 14 2025
RAAF pilots engage in live-fire missile testing off NSW coast
Australian Defence Force personnel have taken part in air-to-air missile live-firing off the coast of NSW to assist US Navy trials.
August 14 2025
UNSW Canberra to host second Defence digital engineering summit
Australia’s accelerating push to embed digital engineering in Defence will be the focus of a major national gathering in Canberra this November.
August 13 2025
Australia, Papua New Guinea open HMPNGS Tarangau naval base in PNG
Australia officially opens His Majesty’s Papua New Guinea Naval Base Tarangau with Papua New Guinea during the conclusion of a recent diplomatic visit.
August 13 2025
Australia needs seapower: Expert issues call for greater naval capability
It appears as though sea control is once again in vogue, with calls for Australia to leverage planned acquisitions and developments to secure our vast maritime interests...
August 13 2025
VEEM secures $65m contract for Collins Class submarine components
Australian maritime manufacturer VEEM has secured a $65 million six-year contract to continue manufacturing and supplying critical components for the Australian Defence...
August 12 2025
Leidos Australia celebrates success with fixed-wing aircrew training qualifications
Leidos Australia has become the first organisation to award nationally recognised qualifications for fixed-wing aircrew training, as an approved registered training...
August 12 2025
