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Stating the obvious: Study reveals vulnerability of Australian economy to maritime blockages

April 04 2024

As an island nation with an economy dependent on the unmolested access to the global maritime commons, it goes without saying that Australia is exceed...

Bushmasters, armoured vehicles star in 2024 Australian Defence Export Catalogue

The Australian federal government has announced the release of a heavy-hitting 2024 Australian Defence Export Catalogue.

April 04 2024

USAF to integrate autonomous systems into F-16 aircraft

The US military is about to begin integrating autonomous test systems into three F-16 Fighting Falcon multi-role fighter jets to expand future autonomy and payload...

April 04 2024

Former US ambassador appointed to lead Hypersonix board

A former Coalition minister and ambassador to the US has been appointed chair of the board at Australian aerospace firm Hypersonix.

April 04 2024

ADF medical researchers investigate best use of platelet transfusions

Australian Defence Force medical researchers are investigating the maximum effectiveness of platelet transfusions for major trauma and intensive care patients.

April 04 2024

Donor data exposes Lendlease donations to failed Yes vote

Australian Electoral Commission referendum donor returns have revealed that construction company Lendlease made nearly $1 million worth of donations in support of a Yes vote...

April 04 2024

Indonesia locks in domestic production of French Scorpène submarines

Two Scorpène submarines will be built in Indonesia in a deal between state-owned enterprise PT PAL and France’s Naval Group.

April 03 2024

Industry tests remotely operated M113 APC in live fire exercise

The Australian Army and domestic defence industry have tested an armed M113 armoured personnel carrier (APC) during long-range firing trials in Victoria.

April 03 2024

Hilder, Firth and Randhawa to lead Defence science into the future

Defence has appointed three experienced personnel to help lead Defence science into the future.

April 03 2024

An Australian decision on TikTok can use the advice we already have

Opinion: Amid growing concerns about the national security implications of popular app TikTok that continue to swirl, Australia already has a powerful tool at its disposal to...

April 03 2024

University recommends rapid adoption of PTSD questionnaire

Charles Darwin University is recommending the rapid adoption of a trauma questionnaire to better diagnose and treat military veterans with complex post-traumatic stress...

April 03 2024

Unmanned low-profile vessels undertake US military testing

American defence company Leidos has sent two unmanned low-profile prototype vessels to US military testing exercises in California.

April 03 2024

Samantha Mostyn announced as Australia’s next governor-general

Order of Australia recipient Samantha Mostyn has been announced by the federal government as Australia’s next governor-general.

April 03 2024

All smoke, no fire: Hanwha buyout of Austal appears dead in the water

West Australia-based naval and commercial shipbuilder Austal has poured cold water on an indicative offer by South Korean industrial powerhouse Hanwha Group to acquire its...

April 03 2024

DefendTex enters discussions to acquire Brazil’s Avibras

DefendTex has announced that it has entered into negotiations with Brazil’s Avibras Indústria Aeroespacial for a potential acquisition, enabling the economic and...

April 02 2024

Construction begins on AS9 Huntsman and AS10 resupply vehicle in South Korea

Production of new artillery and military vehicles for the Australian Defence Force has officially begun in South Korea.

April 02 2024

Counterfeit electronics allegedly supplied for US submarine, laser and missile systems

A US man has pled guilty to supplying more than US$3.5 million in counterfeit electronics which were intended to be used in a nuclear submarine, aircraft laser system, and...

April 02 2024

Airspeed engaged to supply RAS stump masts for Hunter Class frigates

South Australian composite materials manufacturer Airspeed will supply replenishment at sea (RAS) stump masts for the first batch of three Hunter Class frigates.

April 02 2024

Reaching critical mass: The emerging powers rounding out the new world order

While much of the emphasis of both Australian and Western policymakers has been on the rise of China and India, the growing array of emerging great powers across the...

April 02 2024