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All lights and no show: Demystifying the misunderstood world of hypersonic weaponry
May 14 2024
“Hypersonic weapon” – it sounds impossibly fast, nearly invincible, and potentially devastating in its destructive power. ...
Australian Defence Force tests MantisX training device in live fire drills
The Australian Defence Force has undertaken a four-week training program with the MantisX training system.
May 13 2024
Avon Protection to supply respirator equipment to the UK military
British respiratory protection manufacturer Avon Protection has been engaged under a multi-year contract to provide all branches of the United Kingdom’s armed forces...
May 13 2024
Former ambassador advocates Japan to build RAN’s general purpose frigates
The former Japanese ambassador to Australia, Yamagami Shingo, has advocated for his country’s defence industry to build the Royal Australian Navy’s next general...
May 13 2024
Man v machine: Future of war not all drones and AI, soldiers still matter
Opinion: While much of the focus across the world’s militaries emphasises autonomous and uncrewed systems as a means of adding much-needed mass and to shore up dropping...
May 13 2024
HIMARS supply and emergency assistance announced for Ukraine
The US government has announced additional security assistance and the possible emergency foreign military sale of rocket artillery to Ukraine.
May 13 2024
Petition encourages Israel to transfer Patriot missile systems
Thousands of people have signed a Change.org petition encouraging Israel to transfer its Patriot batteries to Ukraine as it phases out the surface-to-air missile system.
May 10 2024
US Secretary of Air Force evaluates X-62 VISTA aircraft development
The US Secretary of the Air Force, Frank Kendall, has taken to the front seat of the X-62A VISTA at Edwards Air Force Base in California this month.
May 10 2024
Uncomfortable reality: Trump 2.0, declining US regional power confront Asian allies
Persistent concerns about the return of Donald Trump to the White House have once again reared their heads as Indo-Pacific US allies come to terms with the ongoing decline of...
May 10 2024
Rostec announces advanced thermal imaging for low visibility conditions
Russian state-owned corporation Rostec has released new details regarding an advanced thermal imaging system for zero visibility conditions.
May 10 2024
Army engages FLAIM Systems to develop countermine sweeper
The Australian Army has awarded FLAIM Systems with a $1.32 million contract to further develop the FLAIM Sweeper, an immersive countermine and explosive hazard awareness...
May 10 2024
Australia, Philippines and US celebrate successful anti-ship live fire exercise
The Australian Defence Force has successfully completed a live fire exercise against a decommissioned ship with Philippine and United States forces.
May 09 2024
Corvus Technology expands to South Korea to support Aussie Redback build
Melbourne-based Corvus Technology Solutions has officially opened its new office in Gyeonggi-do, near Seoul in South Korea, to support Australia’s local construction of...
May 09 2024
SMEs adopting new technologies to drive future shipbuilding
BAE Systems Australia is supporting local SMEs to adopt new technologies that will drive future shipbuilding.
May 09 2024
Beijing doubles down on strategic ‘reserves’ build-up amid spooked global markets
In a worrying sign for a world already characterised by chaos and conflict, investment analysts have noted an increasingly concerning trend as Beijing continues to expand its...
May 09 2024
Safeguarding Australia’s military secrets: New national security legislation enters service
New national security legislation under the Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets program has officially been introduced this week.
May 09 2024
Australian Defence Force resumes parachute training after March accident
The Australian Defence Force has resumed training with parachutes after the death of Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon in an accident earlier this year.
May 09 2024
Defence’s largest solar farm powered up in the Northern Territory
The Australian government has flicked the switch on Defence’s largest solar farm, powering up the 10-megawatt site made of more than 27,000 solar panels.
May 09 2024
Elsight comms system integrated into Lockheed UAS
ASX-listed Elsight’s Halo communication system has been integrated with Lockheed Martin’s Indago 4 Uncrewed Aerial System, having successfully completed beyond...
May 08 2024
DEWC Services, Port Adelaide FC partner to support ADF veterans
Australian-owned C4ISREW provider DEWC Services has confirmed that it has partnered with Port Adelaide’s charity arm, Power Community Limited, to support its ADF...
May 08 2024