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US launches prototype hypersonic, ballistic tracking satellites
February 16 2024
The United States of America has successfully launched prototype hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking sensor satellites into low-Earth orbit. ...
All signs point to conflict: Chinese risk factors reveal a bumpy future
While 2024 started with a bang (no pun intended), what can only be described as a year of global transition is well and truly upon us, with all signs pointing to further...
February 16 2024
Russian industry pushes for advanced drone training, UAV production
The Russian defence industry is moving forward with plans to open an advanced drone training program and increase its unmanned aerial vehicle production tenfold.
February 16 2024
$33m contract for Albury target company
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has announced a $33 million contract for Albury-based Australian Target Systems (ATS) to deliver live fire target systems and support...
February 16 2024
New Hercules headed for Royal New Zealand Air Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s first C-130J-30 Hercules transport aircraft has rolled off the production line in its official livery.
February 16 2024
Pratt & Whitney completes design review for next-gen fighter propulsion offering
Pratt & Whitney has successfully completed a critical assessment of its next-generation adaptive propulsion (NGAP) for the US Air Force’s next-generation air...
February 15 2024
Australia pledges $50m to International Fund for Ukraine
The funds will be used to procure both lethal and non-lethal military equipment for the Ukrainian military administered by the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence,...
February 15 2024
Insiders link recent GOP security warning to Russian nuclear weapons threat
Sources have alleged that recently issued warnings from GOP House Intelligence chair Mike Turner relate to Kremlin plans to place nuclear capabilities in space.
February 15 2024
Australia calls for halt as Israel claims Gaza victory within reach
Australia, Canada and New Zealand leadership have called for a halt to the planned Israeli ground offensive into Rafah, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claiming...
February 15 2024
Opposition issues ultimatum against MRH-90 Taipan disposal
The federal opposition has issued a “please explain” to the federal government over its handling of the decommissioned MRH-90 Taipan helicopter fleet.
February 15 2024
Risky, unpredictable: Australian embassy not cleared for return to Ukraine
The reopening of an Australian embassy in Ukraine has once again been ruled out during a Senate estimates hearing this week.
February 15 2024
What is in a name? Tier 2 surface combatants and the future of the RAN
Conjecture aside, there is an increasing expectation that the upcoming surface fleet review will formalise the need for a fleet of “smaller, more numerous” Tier 2...
February 15 2024
Australian Defence Force investigating secret ‘Three-Ringed Wranglers’
The Australian Defence Force is investigating reports of a secret officers-only WhatsApp group glorifying sexual conquests.
February 15 2024
Marles skipped meeting with US Secretary of Defense: Senate committee told
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles skipped a crucial meeting with US military leadership regarding Red Sea deployment, according to a recent Senate hearing.
February 15 2024
Camcopter receives CASA approval
The Schiebel Camcopter S-100 has become the first large vertical take-off and landing UAS to receive operational approval from the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority...
February 14 2024
Defence negotiating updated Hunter contract offer, Senate committee told
The Department of Defence is negotiating a newly updated contract offer from BAE Systems Australia for the production of the first three Hunter Class frigates.
February 14 2024
Early-stage technology fund oversubscribed for debut
Australian venture capital fund Salus Ventures has exceeded its $40 million capital raise target, with an eye to investing in early-stage technology companies.
February 14 2024
Basham resigns in HighCom leadership change
Australian defence industry heavyweight Scott Basham has resigned from international defence and body armour company HighCom Group after more than two years as group chief...
February 14 2024
Australian F-35 Joint Strike Fighters continue technology refresh testing
The Australian Defence Force is likely to receive its next batch of new F-35A Joint Strike Fighters in the second half of this year, according to US defence prime Lockheed...
February 14 2024
If we’re going to have an honest conversation with the Australian people, we can’t avoid the ‘C-word’
With much of the Australian public still far removed from the realities now facing the nation, any honest conversation with the people is going to require honesty and...
February 14 2024