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Where is the trust? Are we dragging our feet on USVs?
October 17 2023
Autonomous systems are rapidly changing the nature of the contemporary battlespace and the maritime environment is at the forefront with several succe...
ADF ‘fundamentally changed’ by DSR, says JCG chief
One of the most senior figures overseeing Space Command has said the Defence Strategic Review has “fundamentally changed” the military.
October 17 2023
First US sales confirmed for Maverick M8 passive radar
The first sales of the Maverick M8 passive radar system in the United States of America have been announced by Australian passive radar systems developer Silentium Defence.
October 17 2023
Repatriation flights from Israel at an end, says Marles
Australians in Israel or the Occupied Palestinian Territories may be running out of time to leave, with the Defence Minister warning no further repatriation flights are...
October 17 2023
Pay rise approved for Australian Defence Force troops
All Australian Defence Force personnel will receive a pay rise of 11.2 per cent over three years after approval from the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal.
October 17 2023
NATO endorses Digital Ocean Vision plan for maritime surveillance
NATO defence ministers and Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson have endorsed a Digital Ocean Vision initiative to enhance maritime situational awareness.
October 16 2023
2nd Australian Division transitions to security and response role
The 2nd Australian Division armoured combat brigade will transition to a security and response brigade from 2025.
October 16 2023
Getac launches 5G rugged devices for defence, first response and resources frontline
Taiwanese multinational technology company Getac Technology Corporation has launched 5G rugged devices for defence, first respondence, and resources industry organisations in...
October 16 2023
US Space Force staff tour Adelaide space monitoring cell
US Space Force staff have toured the global Joint Task Force - Space Defence Commercial Operations network during an operational readiness review of the site in South...
October 16 2023
Singapore Air Force completes automatic air-to-air refuelling trials
The Republic of Singapore Air Force has successfully completed an automatic air-to-air refuelling flight test campaign with cooperation from European multinational aerospace...
October 16 2023
The decline of global stability and rise of ‘homeland economics’
The Great Financial Crisis, COVID-19 pandemic, and now energy shocks have all served to undermine the stability of the global order, giving rise to “homeland...
October 16 2023
Austal delivers ADV Cape Pillar at Royal Australian Navy
ADV Cape Pillar, the sixth of eight Evolved Cape Class patrol boats, has been delivered to the Royal Australian Navy by Australian-based shipbuilder Austal Limited.
October 16 2023
Babcock signs $150m deal with SA government
South Australia is to acquire two new emergency service helicopters after signing a new four-year deal with Babcock Australasia.
October 13 2023
Thales to provide US Army with additional combat net radios
The US Army has ordered more than 7,000 Thales RT-2129 combat net radios (CNRs) based on the Improved Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radio (IMBITR) technology.
October 13 2023
Spain to acquire 8 MH-60R Romeo Seahawk helicopters
Lockheed Martin has secured a contract from the US Navy to provide eight MH-60R Romeo Seahawk helicopters for the Spanish Navy.
October 13 2023
US Air Force Research Lab awards Northrop Grumman contract to create JADC2 satellite constellation
Northrop Grumman will work with the US Air Force Research Laboratory to integrate commercial space internet into airborne platforms, advancing connectivity for warfighters...
October 13 2023
US involvement in Middle East risks yet another ‘forever war’
With indications pointing towards a growing US presence in the eastern Mediterranean to provide unspecified support to Israel following the devastating attack by Hamas,...
October 13 2023
Enhanced AH-64E Apache completes first flight
Boeing’s latest variant of the AH-64E Apache has successfully completed its first flight, incorporating a range of upgraded capabilities as part of Boeing’s...
October 12 2023
Lockheed, US Army successfully demonstrate Joint Fires concept
Lockheed Martin and the United States Army have demonstrated the Joint Fires concept for the first time, following the successful test of providing in-flight target updates...
October 12 2023
Learning lessons from Ukraine: Mass still critical to success
The devastating conflict in Ukraine is rapidly emerging as a form of proving ground for the new technologies, platforms, and doctrines of the 21st century. However, one...
October 12 2023