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ADF raises pass rates with stress monitoring teams and equipment
February 28 2024
The Australian Defence Force has welcomed benefits provided by wearable technology and specialist teams used to monitor physical and mental stress in ...
New EXOSKIN suit launched for protection against chemical agents
British engineering and protection equipment manufacturer Avon Protection has launched a new EXOSKIN-S1 CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) protective suit...
February 28 2024
Australia and Pacific neighbours deepen ties through rugby union partnership
Rugby union is set to boom in the Pacific with the federal government allocating $14.2 million for the Australian-Pacific Rugby Union Partnership, bringing Australia and its...
February 27 2024
Defence culture of cost overruns must end, Thistlethwaite says
Assistant Minister for Defence Matt Thistlethwaite has confirmed that the Department of Defence’s culture of cost overruns must end, following similar commentary from...
February 27 2024
Lightning fast: Australia, Indonesia fast-track defence cooperation agreement
A “lightning-fast” Australia-Indonesia defence cooperation agreement is reportedly being accelerated within months, according to comments from Deputy Prime...
February 27 2024
Off the menu: Deputy PM rules out Abrams battle tank gift to Ukraine
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has ruled out donating Australia’s fleet of 59 M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to the armed forces of Ukraine.
February 27 2024
With the surface fleet review locked in, what about the rest of the Navy fleet?
Our Navy is more than just our destroyers, frigates and OPVs, yet the recent surface fleet review has left some serious questions about the rest of the Navy’s surface...
February 27 2024
Elbit Systems secures $600m contract to supply systems for Aussie Redback IFV fleet
Elbit Systems has been awarded a AU$600 million contract to supply key systems to Hanwha Defense Australia as it delivers the AS21 Redback infantry fighting vehicle to the...
February 27 2024
Putin takes to the sky in modernised White Swan strategic bomber
Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken to the skies as he approves modernised Tu-160M “White Swan” strategic missile bomber aircraft for use by the Russian...
February 27 2024
Quasar Satellite selected for US Catalyst Accelerator program
Australian space start-up Quasar Satellite Technologies has been selected in a US acceleration program by the US Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate.
February 27 2024
UK pledges £245m munitions package for Ukraine
The United Kingdom has pledged to replenish Ukraine’s artillery ammunition with a £245 million munitions package, two years after Russia launched its invasion of...
February 26 2024
Former Army training chief appointed as new Aviation Australia CEO
A former director general of the Australian Army’s executive training authority has been appointed as chief executive officer of Aviation Australia.
February 26 2024
EOS, Shielders Advanced Industries to build remote weapons system in UAE
EOS Defence Systems and Shielders Advanced Industries have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture and manufacture EOS’ remote weapon system...
February 26 2024
Austal to build 2 additional Evolved Cape Class patrol boats
Austal has been awarded a contract valued at $157 million for the construction of an additional two Evolved Cape Class patrol boats for the Royal Australian Navy.
February 26 2024
Wong unveils $20m package for Pacific trade and development
Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, has unveiled new rounds of funding to support the Pacific Islands Forum and Timor-Leste’s trade and...
February 26 2024
Highway to the danger zone? Surface fleet review concedes no ‘new capability’ before 2030 has major implications
The Albanese government has conceded that the Navy will receive no new capability before 2030, with a dip in the number of surface combatants over the near term. With the...
February 26 2024
Sikorsky Australia expands aviation workforce with apprenticeship scheme
Sikorsky Australia has welcomed five new apprentices into the company’s apprenticeship program to build Australia’s defence and aviation industrial workforce.
February 26 2024
UK reveals new £4.5bn drone strategy
The UK Defence Drone Strategy will expedite the deployment of uncrewed systems across land, air and sea, employing lessons learned from the application of drone warfare in...
February 23 2024
EDGE and Fincantieri launch new naval manufacturing joint venture
The Abu Dhabi-based joint venture is expected to capitalise on shipbuilding orders from both NATO and non-NATO members.
February 23 2024
US DOD, Indian MOD host second India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem Summit
The United States Department of Defense and Indian Ministry of Defence held the second INDUS-X Summit in New Delhi, examining supply chain resilience, enhanced US-Indian...
February 23 2024