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Closing the loop: Chinese warships could circumnavigate Australia in naval power flex

February 28 2025

A possible circumnavigation of Australia is on the cards as the Chinese Navy taskforce heads west in their latest show of maritime power. ...

The Australian flag descended at Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve in Kuwait for the final time in December, marking the cessation of Operation...

February 28 2025

Looking sharp: New ADF artillery makes a splash in AusCam

The first AS9 and AS10 Huntsman vehicles have been unveiled in AusCam markings, as part of a federal government and industry photo shoot.

February 28 2025

NSW RFS and RAAF base access agreement extended through to 2029

NSW Rural Fire Service now has access to RAAF Base Richmond, RAAF Base Williamtown and HMAS Albatross under an extension to the current agreement through to 2029.

February 28 2025

China brings its tension and aggression in south-east Asia into the peaceful south Pacific

Opinion: The Chinese military’s no-notice live-firing between Australia and New Zealand is bringing deliberate and dangerous behaviour into our peaceful neighbourhood,...

February 27 2025

Beached as bro: ADF recovers torpedo found by Gold Coast residents

A recoverable practice torpedo has been removed from a Gold Coast beach after it was found by residents.

February 27 2025

All shoot and no shells: Marles opens ADF weapon training simulation facility in Darwin

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has officially opened the Australian Defence Force’s new Open Plan Weapon Training Simulation System in the Northern...

February 27 2025

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Australia expands Canberra presence in frigate contract push

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Australia has announced it will expand its business activities in Canberra, as the Japanese defence giant pushes to support its bid for...

February 27 2025

What exactly do we mean when we say Australia ‘must become a naval power’?

With Beijing’s recent exercises close to home, Jennifer Parker, retired naval officer and expert associate at the National Security College - Australian National...

February 26 2025

Charles Darwin University researchers develop drones for Army cargo delivery

Northern Territory-based Charles Darwin University is working with research and manufacturing partners to develop medical drones for the Australian Army.

February 26 2025

Fleet Space on the hunt for hydrogen under mountains

Fleet Space is set to use its technology that can detect minerals from space to uncover hydrogen reserves hidden underneath mountains.

February 26 2025

New Zealand Defence Force takes delivery of aerial and remote ground systems

New Zealand’s Ministry of Defence has taken delivery of uncrewed aircraft systems and remote ground sensor systems.

February 26 2025

Raytheon completes flight testing on fourth-generation radar warning receiver

American defence prime Raytheon has demonstrated first-ever AI/ML-powered radar warning receiver for fourth-generation aircraft.

February 26 2025

Australia signs $90m contract extension for Collins Class services

The federal government has signed a $90 million four-year contract extension with James Fisher Defence Australia to provide submarine escape and rescue services in support of...

February 26 2025

Advent Atum leads defence tech charge with registration in Ukraine, Australia

Advanced defence technology company Advent Atum has established a firm foothold in Ukraine as the company commits to strengthening Ukraine’s air defence.

February 25 2025

$3m research grant to enhance Defence capability

Five cutting-edge research projects have received a funding boost to develop real-world technologies, which tackle some of Defence’s most challenging issues as part of...

February 25 2025

‘Adapt or die’, warns former MI6 chief in era of great power competition

Hard power looks to be back on the menu as nations long dependent on US strength are reeling from seismic global shifts, with former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger warning allies...

February 25 2025

Chinese live-fire drills accidentally discovered by Virgin Australia flight

A Virgin Australia pilot was the source of information that Chinese warships were conducting live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea last Friday, Airservices Australia has...

February 25 2025

NATO wake-up call: No calm days left across the world, says Polish Deputy PM

There are “no calm days across the world, only those who have slept for the last 30 years”, says Polish Deputy Prime Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, speaking...

February 25 2025

Defence companies join JOSCAR supply chain to reduce cost, cut red tape

Northrop Grumman Australia, QinetiQ, Kongsberg Defence Australia, HII and Austal will join the new JOSCAR supply chain system as part of reforms to industry procurement that...

February 25 2025