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RAAF recognise Aussie astronaut in training
January 05 2024
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, the ASA’s director of space technology and Australia’s first formal astronaut in training, has been appointed as a...
Defence retention bonus proves a big hit
Minister for Defence Personnel Matt Keogh has confirmed that the Albanese government’s program of retention bonuses for Australian Defence Force personnel is working to...
January 04 2024
New Year kicks off with reinvigorated calls for a national security strategy
In an increasingly dangerous world, planning to face the challenges is as important as directly responding. With this in mind, once again we have to ask, is an Australian...
January 03 2024
A double standard? Emphasis on OPV weapons overlooks other undergunned vessels
The year 2023 was definitely a year of hammering a number of the Royal Australian Navy’s major recapitalisation programs, namely the Arafura and Hunter Class,...
January 02 2024
Hunter Valley F-35 sustainment hub on track
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has announced the signing of two services deeds with BAE Systems Australia worth a total of AU$210 million to help secure the Hunter...
December 28 2023
Contract signed to begin SSN construction yard
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy have announced the signing of a contract with Shamrock Civil, marking the...
December 27 2023
Austal USA secures $1.28bn contract with US Navy
Austal USA has secured a contract for the final design and construction of three Expeditionary Medical Ships from the United States Navy, valued at $1.28 billion.
December 22 2023
Ventia secures Base Services contract extension with Department of Defence
The contract extension is scheduled to commence in July 2024 and is valued at an estimated $550 million.
December 22 2023
Ventia, Federal Safety Commissioner partner to promote work-safe culture in defence sector
Essential infrastructure services provider Ventia teamed up with the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner to launch a new mobile plant safety campaign dubbed Heavy...
December 22 2023
Elevating Australia’s defence and security: The strategic imperative in space and navigational warfare
Australia finds itself at a pivotal moment in history, where the rapid evolution of technology and the changing landscape of global security demand a recalibration of our...
December 22 2023
Navy, Sikorsky complete 50th Romeo helicopter fleet maintenance
The Royal Australian Navy and industry partner Sikorsky Australia have successfully completed the 50th periodic maintenance interval across the Navy’s fleet of MH-60R...
December 21 2023
Looking ahead: Predictions for 2024
If 2023 is anything to go by, 2024 is shaping up to be a cracker, both at home and abroad. So what can we expect, and what are some of our predictions for the new year in...
December 21 2023
LMA appoints program director to drive AIR 6500-1 delivery
The prime contractor has filled the newly created position of program director to help support the delivery of the Joint Air Battle Management System as part of AIR 6500-1.
December 20 2023
Report: Massive Chinese disinformation campaign uncovered on YouTube
Australian researchers find dozens of channels using AI-generated audio and stock images to sway public opinion.
December 20 2023
UK deploys destroyer to Red Sea
The United Kingdom has deployed Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond to the Red Sea as part of Operation Prosperity Guardian.
December 20 2023
UK Defence fined for leaking details of Afghan nationals
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) is facing a fine from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) after a data breach led to the details of hundreds of Afghan...
December 20 2023
Greece given green light to acquire 35 Black Hawks
The US State Department has given a green light for the possible sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Greece under a deal worth $1.95 billion.
December 20 2023
Missing in action? Lack of Aussie presence in Red Sea raises concerning questions
Opinion: Australia’s refusal to deploy a warship to support the multinational effort to secure global maritime trade corridors has rightfully raised a few eyebrows....
December 20 2023
NZ Defence to procure UAS and remote ground sensor systems
Three companies have been selected to deliver uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and remote ground sensor systems for the New Zealand Army.
December 20 2023
Industry, US Air Force collaborate to ‘restore’ F-35
A team of US Air Force personnel, the US F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO), Ogden Air Logistics Complex, and Lockheed Martin have taken on the impossible task of stitching...
December 20 2023