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Australia, US, Japan unveil missile defence exercise and tech cooperation pact
May 03 2024
Australia, the United States, and Japan have announced an inaugural missile defence live fire exercise in 2027 and cooperation across the areas of com...
Defence releases new approaches to market, driving ADF capability
The Commonwealth has released a raft of new approaches to market to continue building Australian defence capability, including looking for entities to provide maritime...
May 03 2024
Northrop Grumman Australia announces leadership change
Northrop Grumman Australia has confirmed that chief executive and general manager Christine Zeitz will retire from her position at the end of September.
May 03 2024
Nordic defence ministers meet to sign Vision 2030 agreement
Defence representatives from Nordic countries have met to discuss the current security situation and sign a Vision 2030 defence cooperation agreement.
May 03 2024
US Space Force leadership conducts first international trip to Indo-Pacific
US Space Force leadership has conducted their first international trip as a combatant command team to the Indo-Pacific region.
May 03 2024
Hanwha Defence Australia announces leadership reshuffle
Hanwha Defence Australia has announced a new leadership change as Richard Cho steps down as managing director of the company.
May 03 2024
South Australia recognises Veterans’ Families Day
South Australia will become the first state to acknowledge Veterans’ Families Day, to be held annually on 15 May.
May 03 2024
China’s Fujian aircraft carrier departs for maiden sea trials
The Fujian, third aircraft carrier of the People’s Republic of China, has taken to open water for its maiden sea trials.
May 02 2024
Queensland research projects receive $1.8m boost
The Queensland Defence Science Alliance has selected four proposals to share in the funding, which the group hopes will propel concepts from the proof-of-concept phase to...
May 02 2024
MQ-25 Stingray, Super Hornet reach new unmanned teaming milestone
A Boeing-led team has virtually demonstrated refuelling between an F/A-18 Super Hornet and an unmanned MQ-25 Stingray via manned-unmanned teaming technology, according to the...
May 02 2024
We know what’s in, but what’s out? Assessing the reprioritisations and the ‘cuts’ of the IIP and NDS (Part 5)
We’ve made it! We have saved arguably the most important components of the 2024 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program, enabling elements like...
May 02 2024
Ukraine searching for counter commercial, FPV drone solutions
The Ukrainian government has announced an official search for counter commercial and first-person view drone solutions.
May 02 2024
Manta Ray prototype completes full-scale, in-water testing
A Manta Ray prototype uncrewed underwater vehicle has completed full-scale, in-water testing in the United States, as it heads towards real-world operational deployment.
May 02 2024
Australian–Korean relations at historic high point, says Deputy Prime Minister
Australian and Korean relations is at an all-time historic high and is set to continue to rise, according to comments made by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence...
May 01 2024
NSA employee jailed for attempted espionage, transmitting documents to Russia
The US Department of Justice has sentenced a former US National Security Agency (NSA) employee to jail for alleged attempted espionage and attempted transmitting of...
May 01 2024
US military begins testing on future mine clearing strategy
The United States military is exploring new methods of detecting and neutralising landmines as the devices continue to play a significant role in the combat between Ukrainian...
May 01 2024
Australia, United Kingdom and United States announce plans to remove export controls
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have proposed changes to national exemptions to remove export controls between AUKUS partners, in a major development of...
May 01 2024
We know what’s in, but what’s out? Assessing the reprioritisations and the ‘cuts’ of the IIP and NDS (Part 4)
In the era of information-driven conflict, linking together the system of systems that the modern defence apparatus has become is as important as kinetic effectors, something...
May 01 2024
Australia, Poland pledge closer ties for military, defence industry cooperation
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles has pledged to maintain the close and personal relationship between Australia and Poland.
April 30 2024
RAAF welcomes back No. 80 Squadron in official reformation ceremony
The Royal Australian Air Force has officially welcomed No. 80 Squadron back into service during a joint reformation ceremony in the United States.
April 30 2024