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Defence releases new tenders to enhance capability
March 22 2024
The Commonwealth has released a raft of new tenders to continue building Australian defence capability, including the acquisition of off-the-shelf spa...
United States signals unwavering commitment to AUKUS cooperation
The United States has signalled an “unwavering commitment” to AUKUS in a recent statement regarding the trilateral defence pact with the United Kingdom and...
March 22 2024
QinetiQ announces first flights of new supersonic target
Multinational defence company QinetiQ has announced the first successful flights of a new Rattler Supersonic Target MkI for the US Department of Defense.
March 22 2024
Skyborne completes US DOD contract for drone targeting
Brisbane aerospace company Skyborne Technologies has successfully completed its first US Department of Defense contract for the US Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory.
March 22 2024
Industry partners confirmed for multi-billion SSN-AUKUS deal
Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy have announced the build and sustainment partners for the nation’s nuclear-powered submarine...
March 22 2024
US military steps up construction on Gaza humanitarian aid causeway
The United States military has stepped up efforts to build a 548-metre-long causeway off the coast of Gaza, in an attempt to deliver critical humanitarian aid to Palestinian...
March 21 2024
ADF trials autonomous refuelling system for heavy vehicles
The Australian Defence Force is trialling a new autonomous refuelling system in a major technological leap forward for Australian Army heavy vehicles.
March 21 2024
For king and country: Australia signs updated defence agreement with United Kingdom
The Australian federal government has signed a new defence and security cooperation agreement with the United Kingdom in an update of the international partnership.
March 21 2024
National facepalm: Crushing firearms culture contradicts Defence recruitment
Australian politicians and police are rejoicing a job well done this week after delivering a final stroke of gun-crushing justice and collecting more than 12,000 firearms...
March 21 2024
Australian armour: Germany signs off on historic Boxer export deal
The German Parliament has officially approved the purchase of more than 100 Australian-made Boxer heavy weapon carrier vehicles for the German Army.
March 21 2024
Australian Space Diversity Alliance launched to promote diversity in space
A new industry-wide group dedicated to promoting diversity in the space sector has launched with the support of the Australian Space Agency and Defence Space Command.
March 21 2024
UK announces purchase of additional 14 extended-range Chinooks
The UK Ministry of Defence has said that the purchase of an additional 14 extended-range Chinooks will enhance Britain’s ability to respond to global emergencies.
March 20 2024
REDARC Defence & Space pushes towards Tier 2 defence supply model
South Australia-based REDARC Defence & Space has announced renewed focus on pushing to wards a 'Tier 2' defence supplier role, with the appointment of a new general...
March 20 2024
AUKUS top of the ticket for 2024 AUKMIN consultations
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong will this week welcome their UK counterparts, Foreign Secretary, the Honourable Lord David...
March 20 2024
Unsinkable aircraft carrier: Putin praises Crimea, Sevastopol in anniversary speech
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed the importance of Crimea and Sevastopol as an “unsinkable aircraft carrier”, during a public address in Moscow.
March 20 2024
Mobilisation in a ‘pre-war’ era: Is it time for Australia to begin mobilising the economy?
Much like the decade leading up to the outbreak of war in 1939 – the writing was on the wall. Today, as has been noted by many experts, we are living in a similar...
March 20 2024
UK Ministry of Defence, McLaren Racing collaborate on electric vehicle innovation
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has announced a new partnership with British motor racing team McLaren Racing to explore new solutions across a variety of...
March 20 2024
Bahrain to acquire 50 Abrams tanks, vehicles in US$2.2bn foreign military sale
The government of Bahrain has requested more than 50 M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks and other vehicles in a US$2.2 billion foreign military sale.
March 20 2024
Morocco requests 600 Javelin missiles in US foreign military sale
The government of Morocco has requested more than 600 Javelin missiles in a possible US$260 million US foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
March 20 2024
Force Posture project: Industry invited to bid on RAAF Darwin infrastructure contract
The Australian defence industry is being invited to bid on a critical defence infrastructure project in Darwin to enhance US–Australian joint military operations and...
March 19 2024