Powered by MOMENTUM MEDIA
defence connect logo

Powered by MOMENTUMMEDIA

Powered by MOMENTUMMEDIA

News

Kava palava: Fiji coup strongman appointed Australian Army deputy commander
January 31 2024
Senior Fijian military officer Colonel Penioni “Ben” Naliva has been appointed as deputy commander of the Australian Army’s 7th Brig...
Calls for return of conscription raise question about what’s in it for younger Aussies
A cat has been set among the pigeons, with Curtin University academic Dr Alexey Muraviev calling for Australian policymakers to consider reinitiating conscription to defend...
January 31 2024
Waking the giant: NATO begins largest military exercise since Cold War
Almost 100,000 military personnel from Europe and the US have been deployed for the largest NATO exercise since the end of the Cold War.
January 31 2024
US issues ominous warning following fatal drone attack
The United States of America has warned its military forces will “respond at a time and place of our choosing” in the Middle East, following a fatal drone attack...
January 31 2024
RAAF aviators deploy to Guam for Exercise Cope North 2024
The Royal Australian Air Force will enhance their readiness to operate alongside US and Japanese forces during the upcoming exercise.
January 30 2024
Croatia to acquire Black Hawk helicopters in US foreign military sale
The US State Department has approved a possible US$500 million foreign military sale of eight UH-60M Black Hawks helicopters to the Croatian government.
January 30 2024
Companies prepare drone prototypes for Defence Sovereign UAS Challenge
Defence industry companies will provide their best new-generation drone prototypes for demonstration as part of a strategic capabilities accelerator challenge in April.
January 30 2024
HMAS Warramunga departs on first regional deployment for 2024
Anzac Class frigate HMAS Warramunga has departed Sydney on the Australian Defence Force’s first regional presence deployment for 2024.
January 30 2024
Türkiye to modernise F-16 fleet, Czech Republic announces intent to join F-35 club
The Republic of Türkiye has requested to buy 40 new F-16 fighter jet aircraft, while the Czech Republic has announced intentions to join the F-35 Lightning II Global...
January 30 2024
US service members killed, personnel injured in UAV attack
Three US service members have been killed and at least 34 personnel injured after an unmanned aerial vehicle attack in north-east Jordan.
January 29 2024
South Australia announces support network for veteran employment
The South Australian government has announced additional support for employers to attract and retain veterans and their partners.
January 29 2024
New round of funding announced for domestic defence projects
Australian defence projects have received nearly $900,000 in funding during the seventh round of the Defence Innovation Partnership’s Collaborative Research Fund.
January 29 2024
US DOD highlights acute submarine labour shortages
The United States’ Department of Defense has raised the alarm on how acute workforce shortages will impact the nation’s shipbuilding base and ability to project...
January 29 2024
Gray Eagle 25M unmanned aircraft makes maiden flight in US
The Gray Eagle 25M unmanned aircraft has conducted its first flight during testing with American defence company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
January 29 2024
Australian counter-drone system requested in $15m German defence contract
Australian defence and communications technology company Electro Optic Systems has secured a $15 million contract with German defence manufacturer Diehl Defence.
January 29 2024
ADF personnel recognised in Australia Day Honours and Awards 2024
More than 20 Australian Defence Force personnel have been recognised for their devotion to duty during natural disasters, strategic innovation, and professional mastery in...
January 29 2024
Greece requests F-35 aircraft in massive US foreign military sale
Greece will acquire up to 40 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft as part of a possible US$8.6 billion foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
January 29 2024
Exail, Aurizn partner to boost maritime robotics capabilities
Australia’s maritime robotics capabilities are set to be boosted following the recent strategic technology partnership between global maritime robotics developer Exail...
January 25 2024
Repeat rally: Ferra Holdings picketed by pro-Palestine protesters again
Brisbane-headquartered defence parts supplier Ferra Holdings has again been picketed by around 100 protesters in a repeat show of pro-Palestine support.
January 25 2024
Mutual respect: Nauru resumes diplomatic relations with China
The Republic of Nauru has officially resumed diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China, following its cutting of diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
January 25 2024