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‘Recruit in, not screen out’ – Defence defends recruitment strategy, outcomes
December 20 2023
With 2024 shaping up to be a big year for defence capability delivery, questions still remain about recruiting our most precious resource, the men and...
Australian Submarine Agency employed more contractors than ADF personnel, stark figures reveal
Figures obtained as part of a freedom of information request by former independent senator Rex Patrick has shown that the Australian Submarine Agency employed more...
December 19 2023
2023 Year in Review: A global order in turmoil, a mixed bag for Australian defence
It has been a big year at home and abroad, with war still raging in eastern Europe and a new conflict bubbling away in the Middle East providing a glimpse into what the...
December 19 2023
Italy to join global HIMARS family
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has announced the approval of a US$400 million (AU$596.3 million) foreign military sale to Italy for the M142 High Mobility...
December 19 2023
PwC’s $8m nuclear submarine payday revealed
Talking points prepared for Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, director general of the Australian Submarine Agency, on the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Taskforce’s engagement...
December 18 2023
Closing in on 2 years: What if Putin ‘wins’ in Ukraine?
There is no escaping that for both sides, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has been costly, in terms of both blood and treasure. It has revealed the shattered, weakened state...
December 18 2023
Taskforce returns to Australia after regional deployment
HMA Ships Toowoomba, Stalwart, Brisbane and Choules have returned to Australia following a three-month regional deployment in north-east and south-east Asia.
December 15 2023
China, Vietnam announce defence cooperation and South China Sea joint patrols
The People’s Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam have officially stepped up defence cooperation and trade ties as tensions rise in the South China...
December 15 2023
Leadership changes hands for Defence Space Command
Air Vice-Marshal Cath Roberts has officially handed over command of Defence Space Command to Major General Greg Novak at a ceremony at Space Command headquarters in...
December 15 2023
Babcock, Bechtel Australia and HII partner to support nuclear-powered submarine program
Babcock Australasia, Bechtel Australia and HII have signed a memorandum of understanding to support the delivery of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program from...
December 15 2023
Lithuania expands NASAMS capability
Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has signed a €200 million ($327.8 million) contract with the government of Lithuania for the delivery of more NASAMS air defence...
December 15 2023
Australia to expand training support for Ukraine in 2024, says Marles
Australian acting Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles has announced an expansion of training support for Ukraine’s armed forces under Operation Kudu...
December 15 2023
US request for Middle East support reveals limits of superpower
While Australia, like many US allies, has actively provided military forces to help maintain stability in the Middle East, the most recent request from the United States for...
December 15 2023
Global Combat Air Programme headquarters to be built in UK
The United Kingdom has signed an international treaty with Japan and Italy for the development of a supersonic stealth fighter under the future combat air program.
December 15 2023
Seal of approval: US Congress authorises Virginia Class submarine transfer to Australia
The US Congress has passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and authorised the transfer of three Virginia Class submarines to Australia for the first time...
December 15 2023
UK transfers 2 minehunter ships to Ukrainian Navy
The United Kingdom has announced the formation of a new Maritime Capability Coalition alongside Norway to deliver long-term support to Ukraine, including training, equipment...
December 14 2023
What is more dangerous? Taiwan or the South China Sea?
While much of the speculation about the potential for future conflict between China and the United States and its allies is focused on Taiwan and its surrounds, increasing...
December 14 2023
Raytheon celebrates second ‘successful’ live fire test for LTAMDS
Raytheon has announced the successful completion of a second live fire demonstration of the advanced, 360-degree Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) at the...
December 14 2023
Babcock secures $37m counter-CBRNE contract extension
Babcock Australasia has announced a $37 million, three-year contract extension with the Commonwealth of Australia to provide cutting-edge counter-chemical, biological,...
December 14 2023
Command, control systems ready for installation into Australian artillery
The first command, control, communications and computer systems have been delivered and are ready for installation into an initial batch of Australian Type AS9 and AS10...
December 14 2023