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Navy, Sikorsky complete 50th Romeo helicopter fleet maintenance
December 21 2023
The Royal Australian Navy and industry partner Sikorsky Australia have successfully completed the 50th periodic maintenance interval across the Navy&r...
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
‘Recruit in, not screen out’ – Defence defends recruitment strategy, outcomes
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 women of the Australian...
December 20 2023
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