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Austal fined US$24m after US Department of Justice resolution
August 27 2024
Shipbuilding defence prime Austal will pay a penalty of US$24 million in an agreement reached with the US Department of Justice and US Securities and ...
Electrotech Australia, Insitec merge to create Sovereign Capability Group
Maritime communication and navigation equipment provider Electrotech Australia has merged with prime systems integrator Insitec to form the Sovereign Capability Group.
August 26 2024
When reliance on qualitative superiority becomes a risk
Though Israel has managed to moot the response of its regional adversaries in Lebanon and Iran, the risk of multi-theatre ground operations remains too high for the manpower...
August 26 2024
Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence officially opened in Melbourne
Hanwha Defence Australia’s $170 million Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence has officially been opened at the Avalon Airport Precinct in Geelong, Melbourne.
August 26 2024
Australia to command Combined Task Force in Red Sea
Australia is set to assume command of the Combined Maritime Force’s Combined Task Force (CTF) 153 for the first time later this year.
August 26 2024
Australia engaged in US$300m AH-64E Apache sustainment services sale
The Australian government has requested to buy more than US$300 million in AH-64E Apache attack helicopter sustainment support services in a possible US foreign military...
August 26 2024
LMA selects Martin-Baker for ejection seat training contract
Martin-Baker has been selected by Lockheed Martin Australia to provide ejection seat training to Australian Defence Force pilots as part of the AIR 5428 Phase 1 Pilot...
August 26 2024
US stealth Bomber Task Force deployed to Queensland
B-2 Spirit stealth bombers have been deployed to Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley in Queensland as part of a Bomber Task Force.
August 23 2024
Lift kits: Australia rolls out exoskeletons to Army, Air Force troops
Australian Defence Force personnel will be kitted out with Apex 2 exoskeletons as part of a new program to reduce back injuries from lifting loads.
August 23 2024
Australia, Indonesia elevated to new level of strategic trust, says Deputy PM
Australia and Indonesia have been elevated to a new level of strategic trust, according to Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles.
August 23 2024
Their own interests will always come first: Australia warned not to repeat mistakes of Singapore Strategy with AUKUS
While it might come as a shock to many, national governments – even our firmest allies – form their policies with one thing in mind: their national interest. If...
August 23 2024
Virginia Class submarine USS Hawaii arrives in Perth for maintenance
US Virginia Class submarine USS Hawaii has arrived at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia to commence a historic submarine tendered maintenance period.
August 23 2024
DARPA announces network of commercial accelerator hubs
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has selected five top technology accelerators from across the nation as DARPA Commercial Accelerators to facilitate...
August 23 2024
Perth blast likely caused by Singaporean Air Force sonic boom
Vibrations and a loud blast heard by Western Australian residents have been clarified as a sonic boom produced by Republic of Singapore Air Force aircraft during a training...
August 23 2024
New Zealand Defence Force upgrades simulation capabilities
Bohemia Interactive Australia has been awarded a contract by the New Zealand Defence Force for an upgrade to VBS4, a virtual desktop simulation for collective tactical and...
August 22 2024
Trainees graduate Defence Industry Pathways Program in WA
Nineteen trainees have graduated from the Defence Industry Pathways Program in Western Australia.
August 22 2024
Ukraine launches Army+ mobile app for defence personnel
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has implemented a new “Army+” mobile phone application for the improvement of service efficiency and military services.
August 22 2024
Training milestone for RAAF MQ-28A Ghost Bat
Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat program has achieved another milestone with the first Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) member taking the controls of the aircraft.
August 22 2024
Australia urged to seriously consider next-gen British, Italian, Japanese Global Combat Air Programme
As adversarial airpower continues to evolve at breakneck speed, keeping ahead of the competitor is of paramount importance. But our options are, in many ways, limited, with a...
August 22 2024
$850m deal to establish Hunter region domestic missile manufacturing hub
Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Minister Pat Conroy has announced an $850 million partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia to manufacture and service missiles at...
August 22 2024