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Defence recruitment shortfalls, culture and patriotism are back in the spotlight, but the criticisms miss some key points

Australia’s Defence recruitment is back in the spotlight, with former Army chief Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Peter Leahy AC...

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Japan to acquire 150 SM-6 missiles in US$900m foreign military sale

The Government of Japan will acquire up to 150 Standard Missile 6 Block I missiles in a possible US$900 million foreign military s...

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CONTESTED GROUND: Regaining the qualitative advantage

In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson, Liam Garman and Phil Tarran...

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Ukraine trials kamikaze UAVs with autonomous targeting

Ukraine has conducted testing on fixed-wing kamikaze uncrewed aerial systems equipped with machine vision for autonomous target ac...

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UK opens new Submarine Availability Support Hub to improve submarine delivery

The United Kingdom has officially opened a new Submarine Availability Support Hub to improve submarine delivery, boost engineering...

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Australia imposes counter-terrorism sanctions on extremist ideologies, Hizballah official

The federal government has announced counter-terrorism financing sanctions on entities that promote nationalist and racist violent...

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US, Philippines fast-track defence cooperation agreement

The United States and the Philippines are fast-tracking the implementation of four new agreed locations in strategic areas, under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation ...

NAVAL • Thu, 02 Feb 2023

Boeing secures $1.6bn ICBM maintenance contract

The US Air Force has selected Boeing as the prime contractor to support the US intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) guidance subsystems in a deal worth $1

AIR • Thu, 02 Feb 2023

Baykar celebrates second flight of unmanned fighter jet

Türkiye’s unmanned fighter aircraft has successfully passed a system identification test during its second flight.

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Thu, 02 Feb 2023

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Ministers tour UK training centre for Ukraine recruits

Grenade throwing and rifle practice have featured as tour highlights as Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong visited the ...

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Thu, 02 Feb 2023

Will they, or won’t they? Netherlands considers sending tanks to Ukraine

The Netherlands is considering its options in supplying modern battle tanks to Ukraine, according to a Ministry of Defence announcement on 1 February.

LAND • Thu, 02 Feb 2023

DARPA, University of Maryland start search for blood substitute

The development of a field-deployable, shelf-stable whole blood equivalent is officially under the microscope in a new DARPA research project.

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Wed, 01 Feb 2023

Final flight data collected for DARPA hypersonic missile

A final test flight has been completed for the hypersonic air-breathing weapon concept, jointly developed by DARPA and the US Air Force.

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Wed, 01 Feb 2023

Umoe Mandal contracted to outfit City Class frigates

A Norwegian shipyard has been engaged to build mast structures, hatches, and other internal outfitting for Type 26 City Class frigates in use with the United Kingdom’s ...

AIR • Wed, 01 Feb 2023

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Lockheed Martin pushes multi-mission satellite into production

Lockheed Martin has accelerated its first LM 400 flexible, mid-sized satellite into production, ahead of a planned launch date later this year.

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Wed, 01 Feb 2023

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