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Hypersonix, Kratos announce teaming agreement for US market

August 11 2023

Australian aerospace engineering company Hypersonix Launch Systems has announced an exclusive teaming agreement with Kratos Defense & Security Sol...

Competitiveness in employment market a priority, says LTGEN Fox

Improved face-to-face engagement will help make the Australian Defence Force a more attractive employment option to achieve the targeted additional 4,000 personnel, according...

August 11 2023

The importance of dual-use technologies for the warfighter

Opinion: In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the defence sector is increasingly looking towards innovation to maintain its edge in an increasingly...

August 11 2023

Hastie speech signals Opposition emphasis on national resilience

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the dual concepts of national resilience and self-reliance have gained increased attention from our national policymakers, with the era of great...

August 11 2023

Developing agile training programs for emerging technologies in Defence

The rapid proliferation and democratisation of game-changing technology from uncrewed systems to artificial intelligence-enabled weapons or sensor platforms necessitate an...

August 11 2023

Saab Australia expansion plans move ahead in Melbourne

Saab Australia has opened its expanded office and plans for an additional 60 ongoing jobs over the next two years in Melbourne.

August 11 2023

‘We have no time to waste’: Keogh details Labor’s ADF recruitment and retention platform

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Matt Keogh sat down with Defence Connect to detail the Albanese government’s plan to enhance recruitment and...

August 10 2023

Boeing, CSIRO team up to develop sovereign sustainable aviation fuel industry

Developed from renewable resources, Australia’s sovereign sustainable fuel industry is expected to help address Australia’s growing demand for jet fuel.

August 10 2023

Delegations head to Moscow for Army-2023 tech forum

International delegations will make their way to the “Army-2023” International Military-Technical Forum in Russia later this month.

August 10 2023

ADF officially endorses CrossFit for the troops

The Australian Defence Force has officially endorsed the CrossFit strength and conditioning workout as an ADF sport.

August 10 2023

ADF inspects Lexcen uncrewed surface vessel

Australian Defence Force personnel have inspected an internally developed Lexcen uncrewed surface vessel as part of the Innovation Project Challenge.

August 10 2023

Chasing dreams: Chinese troops vow to ‘sacrifice’ themselves to achieve Taiwan unification

The airing of an eight-episode documentary series in China, titled Chasing Dreams, has revealed the confronting lengths the men and women of the People’s Liberation...

August 10 2023

Australian DOD confirms 12-month contractor crackdown

The Australian Department of Defence has confirmed an internal moratorium on contracting personnel who have recently separated from Defence.

August 10 2023

Northrop Grumman completes B-2 digital communications upgrades

Northrop Grumman, partnering with the US Air Force, has successfully completed an integrated airborne mission transfer demonstration with the B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force...

August 10 2023

Bring your best: Department of Defence requests sovereign UAS

The Australian Department of Defence has called on the defence industry to submit their best designs for an affordable and expendable, general purpose uncrewed aerial...

August 09 2023

Technical trades boost under TAFE partnership

Australian Defence Force technical trades training is set to receive a boost under a new partnership between Wodonga TAFE and South Metropolitan TAFE.

August 09 2023

Poland to acquire Spike missiles in US$100m deal

Poland’s Ministry of Defence will acquire hundreds of Spike long-range missiles from Israeli defence technology company Rafael in a deal worth around US$100 million.

August 09 2023

US Army acquires prototype mixed reality goggles from Microsoft

The United States Army has taken delivery of the first 20 prototypes of a mixed reality heads-up display, all-weather fighting goggles from Microsoft.

August 09 2023

Is it time for a ‘militarised’ Coast Guard to ease the burden on Navy?

With the growing debate about the future constitution of the Navy’s surface fleet and speculation about major modernisation programs like the Hunter Class frigates...

August 09 2023