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Defence recruitment shortfalls, culture and patriotism are back in the spotlight, but the criticisms miss some key points
February 05 2025
Australia’s Defence recruitment is back in the spotlight, with former Army chief Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Peter Leahy AC slamming cultur...
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 sale approved by the US State Department.
February 05 2025
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 acquisition.
February 05 2025
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 capabilities and help maintain continuous...
February 05 2025
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 extremist ideologies, as well as a...
February 05 2025
AeroVironment announces third delivery order of Switchblade munitions for US Army
American defence contractor AeroVironment has announced the award of its third delivery order for Switchblade loitering munition systems as part of US Army’s directed...
February 05 2025
US military trials ship-mounted laser against UAV targets
The US military has released details surrounding the trial of a new naval laser system against unmanned targets.
February 04 2025
Thales to supply French Navy with SonoFlash sonobuoys
French multinational defence corporation Thales has signed a contract with the French defence procurement agency to supply the French Navy with several hundred SonoFlash...
February 04 2025
Post-war global order ‘obsolete, weapon being used against us’, warns US Secretary of State
Freshly confirmed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a fiery warning for America’s allies: the post-war global order is “not just obsolete; it is now a...
February 04 2025
Australian Army assists police door-knocking campaign in flooded areas
Australian Defence Force personnel have been deployed to assist far north Queensland residents following significant rainfall, damaging winds and flooding.
February 04 2025
Cohort plc completes acquisition of EM Solutions
UK technology group Cohort plc has reportedly completed its acquisition of Australia-based satellite communication terminals developer EM Solutions.
February 04 2025
New award introduced to recognise ADF service in Indo-Pacific
The federal government has introduced a new award to recognise the service of Australian Defence Force personnel in the Indo-Pacific region.
February 03 2025
AS9 Huntsman, AS10 resupply vehicles on the ground in Australia
South Korean AS9 Huntsman 155mm self-propelled howitzers are reportedly already on the ground in Australia.
February 03 2025
After action report: Red Sea, Houthis have wide-reaching implications for the whole ADF
While things seem to have settled down in the Red Sea, the Houthis’ asymmetric campaign targeting international commercial shipping has been highly successful in...
February 03 2025
Defence industry celebrates first Arafura accepted by Defence
Defence companies have celebrated the successful acceptance of the first Arafura Class offshore patrol vessel by Defence.
February 03 2025
Salto Systems announces leadership appointments in Australia
Access solutions provider Salto Systems has announced two Oceania senior leadership appointments located in Australia to foster local talent, develop its people and drive...
February 03 2025
HII trials REMUS 620 UUV during US Navy confidence course
HII’s REMUS 620 next-generation medium-class unmanned underwater vehicle has been trialled during a US Navy UUV Confidence Course in the US.
February 03 2025
Sikorsky trials UH-60M Black Hawk with new improved turbine engines
American aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky has begun ground runs of a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter equipped with two US Army T901 improved turbine engines.
February 03 2025
Serco to acquire Northrop’s mission training, software business in North America expansion deal
International outsourcing services company Serco has agreed to acquire Northrop Grumman’s mission training and satellite ground network communications software business...
January 31 2025
Hegseth announces ‘merit-based’ policy shift for the US military
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the creation of a task force to oversee the strengthening of the US military based entirely on merit.
January 31 2025