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Drone warfare: Ukraine creates Unmanned Systems Forces military branch
February 08 2024
The Ukrainian government has announced the creation of the Unmanned Systems Forces, independent of the traditional Army, Navy and Air Force military s...
Surface fleet review carries Hunter Class changes in February release, say industry insiders
The Australian federal government is preparing to release its “Surface Fleet Review” recommendations in mid-February with significant changes to the Hunter Class...
February 08 2024
Facing the perfect storm of a ‘new’ Axis and declining US
It is no secret that the world is changing and many would argue – not for the better. But increasingly, it is becoming apparent that it is now fast becoming the perfect...
February 08 2024
Right call: Marles doubles down on Taipan disposal decision despite repair offer
The Australian federal government has doubled down on disposal of the MRH-90 Taipan helicopter fleet, despite voluntary offers to repair and provide the helicopters to...
February 08 2024
Homegrown: Australia has will and skills for a domestic service rifle, says manufacturer
Australia has the will, imagination, and skills to produce defence equipment such as a domestic service rifle, according to local firearms designer Ron Owen.
February 08 2024
BAE to deliver advanced missile warning to US, allied helicopters
BAE Systems has secured a US$114 million (AU$174.4 million) foreign military sale contract from the US Army to provide it and allies advanced Common Missile Warning Systems...
February 07 2024
Saudi Arabia expands domestic defence manufacturing in new Lockheed Martin contracts
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s domestic defence localisation program has officially borne fruit with American defence prime Lockheed Martin selecting two local companies...
February 07 2024
Capacity for escalation, proportionality critical to delivering credible deterrence, especially for Australia
Deterrence has been clearly identified as the central objective of the government’s Defence Strategic Review, with Australia’s future fleet of nuclear submarines...
February 07 2024
Lawsuit investigates defective Combat Arms Earplugs in Australian Defence Force
A class action is being investigated to compensate Australian Defence Force personnel who suffered hearing loss while using allegedly defective Combat Arms Earplugs.
February 07 2024
Pro-Palestine protesters blockade US’ largest air transport base
Pro-Palestine demonstrators have mobilised to protest at the Travis Air Force Base, the largest transport base in the United States of America.
February 07 2024
PNGDF commander takes up leadership role with Australian Army
Colonel Boni Aruma has been appointed Deputy Commander of 3rd Brigade-Australian Army, in the highest command position given to a member of the Papua New Guinea Defence...
February 07 2024
Thales secures contract to ‘maximise’ beleaguered Royal Navy’s deployability
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced a £1.8 billion (AU$3.47 billion), 15-year contract with the Royal Navy to enhance and improve the availability and resilience...
February 06 2024
Jackal 3 armoured vehicles begin production in United Kingdom
Production of the British Army’s new Jackal 3 high mobility transporter has officially begun in the United Kingdom.
February 06 2024
US State Department approves US$908m missile sale to Netherlands
The Netherlands will acquire 120 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range (JASSM-ER) in a US$908 million foreign military sale approved by the US State...
February 06 2024
Defence experts investigate EW risks for robotic vehicles
Defence scientists from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States are attempting to close off electronic warfare (EW) vulnerabilities faced by future robotics...
February 06 2024
Leonardo and Saudi Arabia sign defence and aerospace collaboration agreement
International defence, security and aerospace company Leonardo has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
February 06 2024
Aussie sailors to join US Navy sub tender to build AUKUS capabilities
Defence Minister Richard Marles and Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond have announced that 37 Australian Navy sailors and officers will embed with the US Navy’s...
February 05 2024
US launches salvo of response strikes in Iraq and Syria
US military forces have struck out against more than 85 targets in Iraq and Syria, backed by international allies including Australia.
February 05 2024
Israel’s invasion of Gaza evidence that qualitative overmatch simply isn’t enough
The abundance of cheap, yet sophisticated weaponry on the modern battlefield has eroded the ability for nations to win wars on qualitative overmatch alone. As amply evidenced...
February 05 2024
Birdon America acquires Alabama shipyard to meet defence growth
Birdon America has acquired the fully developed Metal Shark Boats’ 32-acre shipyard in Alabama in efforts to support future defence shipbuilding and repair services.
February 05 2024