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Birdon hosts keel laying for Young Endeavour II
July 26 2023
Birdon hosted a keel laying ceremony to celebrate the official start of construction on the Young Endeavour II at the company’s Port Macquarie s...
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
Commonwealth to acquire new C-130J Hercules
Australia will purchase 20 new C-130J Hercules to both replace and expand its current fleet of 12.
July 24 2023
Aquaterro secures its first sidearm purchase order under LAND 159
The Australian company has announced that it has secured its first sidearm weapon system purchase order as part of LAND 159, valued at $30 million.
July 24 2023
Japan fires off anti-ship missile during Exercise Talisman Sabre
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force troops have launched a Type 12 surface-to-ship missile during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023.
July 24 2023
ADF monitors Chinese intelligence ship near Talisman Sabre
Australian Defence Force personnel have begun monitoring a Chinese intelligence ship as it observes Exercise Talisman Sabre.
July 24 2023
ADF hosts maritime law forum with Sri Lankan military
Australian Defence Force personnel have hosted a maritime law forum with members of the Sri Lankan Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Police.
July 24 2023
Developing an Allied Nations Defense Industrial Base Accelerator
Opinion: Bringing together like-minded nations across the Indo-Pacific goes beyond the material advantages we expect, with the diversity of thought, innovation ecosystems and...
July 24 2023
ADA to expand DISP membership
Australian Defence Apparel has confirmed that the company is expanding its current Defence Industry Security Program membership to its Bendigo factory.
July 21 2023
Talisman Sabre kicks off for 2023
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles has officially kicked off Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise with the US, Exercise Talisman...
July 21 2023
HII engaged for training systems, sustainment contract with US Navy
HII’s Mission Technologies division will provide integrated training systems installation and sustainment under a $41 million contract with the US Navy.
July 21 2023
Bombardier to supply aircraft for Swedish AWACS
The Swedish Air Force is preparing for new airborne early warning and control capabilities as Bombardier Defense makes a sixth delivery of its Global 6000 aircraft.
July 21 2023
Rheinmetall secures loitering munitions order from Hungary
Hungary has awarded Rheinmetall and UVision a multimillion-euro major supply contract for the Hero loitering munitions, with delivery scheduled to begin in 2024 and is...
July 21 2023
What exactly do we mean by ‘unilaterally deter any state’?
With the long-awaited DSR breaking the mould and shaking up Australia’s strategic policy with the proclamation that we must “develop the capability to...
July 21 2023
US Navy bestowed with ‘Freedom of Entry’ honour in Canberra
Crew members of the US Navy’s 16th Independence Class littoral combat ship, USS Canberra (LCS30), have been granted the highest accolade Canberra can bestow with a...
July 21 2023
EOS weapons tech put to the test in Ukraine
Australian defence technology is being put through its paces in Ukraine with troops fielding remote weapon systems and components made by Electro Optic Systems.
July 21 2023