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Renewing Australia’s focus on innovation: Industry responds to the DIDS
March 08 2024
The government’s recently released Defence Industry Development Strategy will expedite the deployment of innovative technologies into the hands ...
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China announces 7.2% increase in draft defence budget
The People’s Republic of China has proposed a 7.2 per cent year-on-year increase to 1.67 trillion yuan (AU$355 billion) in the latest draft defence budget submitted to...
March 08 2024
Want to truly build local industry capability? Begin as a regional MROU hub
Australia’s defence industrial base stands at a crossroads amid new policy frameworks and broader initiatives, like AUKUS, designed to boost the participation,...
March 08 2024
SA’s Asension closes in abrupt blow to domestic defence industry
South Australian defence company Asension has unexpectedly closed in an abrupt blow to the domestic defence industry.
March 08 2024
Fiji welcomes second Guardian Class patrol boat from Australia
The Australian government has transferred a second Guardian Class patrol boat, the RFNS Puamau, to Fiji at an official handover ceremony in Western Australia.
March 08 2024
Defence in mourning: Australian Army soldier dies after parachute incident
The Australian Army has temporarily suspended all parachute training after an Australian Defence Force soldier died following a parachuting incident earlier this week.
March 07 2024
Australia, Vietnam announce closer defence ties in Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced closer defence and security ties with Vietnam under a new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
March 07 2024
Opinion: DIDS – a dangerous policy framework that doubles down on offshore dependency
The government’s Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS) has been widely welcomed by industry eager to get on with it following nearly three years of reviews;...
March 07 2024
From Australia with love: Defence Minister signs recon drone bound for Bakhmut
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has personally committed his seal of approval to Ukraine, after signing a reconnaissance drone bound for...
March 07 2024
Tasmanian debut: Hawkei vehicles touchdown in Hobart
Four new Australian Army Hawkei light protected mobility vehicles have touched down at Hobart Airport as the first Hawkei vehicles delivered to Tasmania.
March 07 2024
Boeing secures US$439.6m US Space Force contract for WGS-12 comms satellite
The US Space Force has awarded Boeing a US$439.6 million (AU$669.9 million) contract to build the 12th Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) communications satellite for Space Systems...
March 07 2024
Australia and Singapore sign deal to accelerate digital transformation and trade
The two nations have signed a new memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of ASEAN talks in Melbourne.
March 06 2024
German authorities rule out hack in military communications leak
Last week, a recording of German Air Force officers was published by a Russian broadcaster, prompting fears that military communications had been compromised by Russian...
March 06 2024
EDGE, Indra establish next-gen radar manufacturing joint venture
United Arab Emirates’ state-owned defence conglomerate, EDGE Group, has signed a new joint venture agreement with Spanish information technology and defence company...
March 06 2024
Celebrating defence industry's most inspiring individuals and initiatives
Defence Connect is pleased to launch the Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2024 with principal partner Atturra, recognising inspiring individuals and those...
March 06 2024
Chinese Navy aircraft carrier, Liaoning leads a People's Liberation Army-Navy task group in 2019
‘Primed’: Renewed concerns mount over China’s preparations for war
Global alarm bells are beginning to sound once again as economists and strategic policy experts, at home and abroad, are stressing concerns about China’s economic...
March 06 2024
SAAB, Rheinmetall secure explosive weaponry contracts with European partners
International defence primes SAAB and Rheinmetall have both announced significant explosive weaponry contracts signed in Europe this week.
March 06 2024
Dutton reveals shadow defence industry portfolio shake-up
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced a reshuffle in the Defence team that will lead the Coalition ahead of next year’s federal election.
March 05 2024
Albanese, Lee commit to ongoing Australia–Singapore defence relations
Australia and Singapore have committed to continuing defence cooperation, which includes an offer to host Australian nuclear-powered submarines, ahead of the ASEAN-Australia...
March 05 2024
USAF trials new prototype to power MQ-9 Reaper drones
The United States Air Force has successfully tested its 400 Hz Aircraft Power Lightcart prototype by powering a General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle.
March 05 2024
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