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Redback, industrial diversification, nation building and the opportunities

July 28 2023

Much of the commentary surrounding the success of Hanwha’s Redback family of infantry fighting vehicles in the lucrative LAND 400 program has di...

Ebor Systems to enhance Defence High Frequency Communications System

Adelaide-based Ebor Systems has announced a collaboration partnership with Babcock Australasia to support the capability enhancement of the nation’s Defence High...

July 28 2023

Austal announces reduced earnings forecasts after trading halt

Australian shipbuilder Austal Limited has announced significantly reduced earnings after the company entered a trading halt earlier this week.

July 28 2023

Talisman Sabre hailed as ‘Olympics of war games’

Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 has been celebrated as the “Olympics of war games” by US and Australian Defence Force troops on the ground.

July 28 2023

Capagility signs on to provide ADF engine management

The Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group has signed a contract with Australian-owned and operated Capagility to provide expert advice to the Australian Defence Force...

July 28 2023

RAF deploys Lanza 3D radar for UK airspace

Personnel from the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force have operated a long-range transportable Lanza 3D radar as part of the Royal International Air Tattoo held earlier...

July 28 2023

Gripen fighter jet claims UK crown 2 years in a row

A Gripen series fighter jet has taken out the Best Solo Jet Demonstration for the second year in a row at the Royal International Air Tattoo in England.

July 28 2023

Luerssen pitches ‘consolidated, capable shipbuilder’ at Henderson

Multi-billion-dollar German shipbuilder Lürssen has announced imminent travel plans to meet with Australian political and Royal Australian Navy leadership.

July 28 2023

Redback packs killer bite to clinch LAND 400 competition

The Commonwealth government has formally revealed the long awaited winner of the multi-billion dollar LAND 400 Phase 3 program which will transform the Army's combined arms...

July 26 2023

Babcock Australasia, Franmarine sign new agreement on sustainment and biofouling for RAN

Babcock Australasia and Franmarine have announced that both companies have entered into a partnership for the delivery of critical underwater and biofouling management...

July 26 2023

Birdon hosts keel laying for Young Endeavour II

Birdon hosted a keel laying ceremony to celebrate the official start of construction on the Young Endeavour II at the company’s Port Macquarie shipyard, with the vessel...

July 26 2023

UK Defence Command Paper heralds reorientation towards counter great power competition

Amid rising tensions in Europe and across the globe, the United Kingdom has officially launched their own white paper, titled, “Defence’s response to a more...

July 26 2023

Research merging human brain cells with silicon chips receives national security grant

The Monash University-led research received nearly $600,000 in funding from the National Intelligence and Security Discovery Research Grants Program, where researchers hope...

July 25 2023

archTIS recognised for gender inclusivity

archTIS has been recognised as the most inclusive information security company listed on the ASX, receiving a three-star rating in Ellect’s Gender Equality Rating.

July 25 2023

A look into the United Kingdom’s Defence Command Paper

The Defence Command Paper 2023 is a “refresh” of the United Kingdom’s 2021 Defence Command Paper, Defence in a Competitive Age, detailing how the United...

July 25 2023

German leadership takes closer look at Boxer CRV

German military leadership has taken a closer look at the combat capabilities of the Australian-made Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle during Exercise Talisman Sabre.

July 25 2023