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Australian Army training to be completed 25% faster
September 19 2023
A new Army Initial Foundation Training continuum undergoing trials could accelerate recruit training at Kapooka to be completed 25 per cent faster, ac...
Australia to acquire fourth MQ-4C Triton and Poseidon upgrades
The Australian government has announced plans to purchase an additional MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft and upgrades for P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to...
September 19 2023
Australia deploys F-35s to Indonesia for first time
Six Australian F-35A Lightning IIs will deploy to Indonesia for the first time in late September as part of Exercise Elang AUSINDO 23.
September 18 2023
Babcock, HII team up to support Aussie nuclear sub program
Babcock International Group and HII have partnered to help support the delivery of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine capability.
September 18 2023
Kim Jong-un tours fighter jet and airliner factories in Russia
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and government officials have inspected military fighter jets and civilian aircraft under construction in Russia, during a national tour this...
September 18 2023
Australia continues support for North Korean sanctions enforcement
Two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft has successfully completed air surveillance of illegal activity in North Korea as part of an...
September 18 2023
India moves towards ‘Make in India’ with first Airbus delivery
The first C295 transport aircraft has been handed over to the Indian military as the country heads towards its first “Make in India” in 2026.
September 18 2023
HMAS Maryborough II headed for decommissioning after 15 years
Royal Australian Navy Armidale Class patrol boat HMAS Maryborough II is awaiting decommissioning later this month in Queensland after 15 years of service.
September 18 2023
The game is afoot: China’s pitch to developing world ‘backed’ by UN secretary-general
We are now well and truly living in the dawn of the age of the multipolar world of competing designs and ambitions for the global stage – with Xi Jinping’s China...
September 18 2023
Australia steps up engagement at international defence shows
Australia is stepping up defence engagement and innovation after reportedly sending the country’s largest ever trade delegation to an international defence show.
September 18 2023
Canada to acquire SkyGuardian equipment for arctic operations
Canada will acquire munitions and equipment for MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft systems under a possible US$313.4 million foreign military sale approved by the US...
September 18 2023
Anduril unveils new drone system
Anduril Industries has unveiled the latest variant of its Ghost drone series, the Ghost-X, designed for reconnaissance, security, and force protection.
September 15 2023
QinetiQ unveils ‘Jackdaw’ uncrewed aerial system and collaboration deal
A low-cost, high-performance disposable “Jackdaw’ uncrewed aerial system has been unveiled by United Kingdom-headquartered multinational defence technology...
September 15 2023
BAE Systems secures additional £130m munitions order
BAE Systems has been contracted to supply an additional £130 million of munitions to the British Armed Forces, following their original £280 million contract...
September 15 2023
US–Indonesian military exercise comes to a close
Super Garuda Shield has come to a close mid-September, with 125 Australian personnel deployed to support the exercise.
September 15 2023
US DOD releases 2023 cyber strategy to combat emerging threats
The US government has outlined key strategies to combat emerging cyber security threats in the 2023 Department of Defense Cyber Strategy.
September 15 2023
Lockheed launches Black Hawk domestic manufacture proposal for UK
Lockheed Martin UK has announced their bid for a domestically built Black Hawk medium helicopter capability for the United Kingdom.
September 15 2023
Milrem launches swarming cluster munitions solution
European defence developer Milrem Robotics has debuted a new cluster munitions and unmanned ground vehicle solutions.
September 15 2023
Raytheon begins testing high-energy laser weapon in UK
Raytheon UK is about to begin testing its first high-energy laser weapon system in the United Kingdom.
September 15 2023
In focus: The Echidna Strategy and Australia’s pursuit of peace and power
Australia’s modern history has been defined by our national pursuit of peace, power, and stability in our isolated part of the world, often deferring to great powers....
September 15 2023