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BenchOn, Hellios Information announce collaboration to enhance defence opportunities

March 07 2025

Australian defence industry connector BenchOn has announced a collaboration with database management company Hellios Information to link company vetti...

US Pentagon hopeful confirms 3% is the floor, not the ceiling in warning to Australia

Donald Trump’s choice to be under-secretary of defence for policy at the Pentagon, Elbridge Colby, has put Australia’s policymakers on notice, warning that this...

March 07 2025

Government announces official ‘Australian business’ definition to assist contract decision makers

The federal government has announced an official “Australian business” definition for the first time ever, to assist Australian businesses seeking to win...

March 07 2025

Families of Veterans Guild opens applications for Rise Together Initiative

Not-for-profit organisation Families of Veterans Guild has opened applications for the Rise Together Initiative in a bid to counter the significant career barriers...

March 07 2025

Space required to achieve air superiority in modern warfare, says USAF leadership

Achieving space superiority is required to achieve air superiority in modern warfare, according to recent comments from Air Force General Ken Wilsbach, US Air Combat Command...

March 07 2025

Australia welcomes first visit by Indian Chief of Defence Staff

Australian Defence Force leadership has welcomed General Anil Chauhan as part of the first visit to Australia by an Indian Chief of Defence Staff.

March 07 2025

B-21 Raider program continues to progress

Northrop Grumman is charging ahead with its B-21 Raider program, delivering solid test and production results following the award of Low Rate Initial Production Lot 2 in late...

March 06 2025

A ‘new look’ world requires a ‘new look’ National Security Strategy, but just what should that include?

Our world is changing right before our eyes and the status quo approach of “going with the flow” will no longer serve Australia well. Adapting to this environment...

March 06 2025

Trump commits to open new office of shipbuilding, build Golden Dome defence system

US President Donald Trump has pledged to open a new department of shipbuilding and introduce tax incentives to boost the US military and defence industry commercial sector.

March 06 2025

SightLine Applications acquires Athena AI to strengthen US market access

Sensor processing software developer SightLine Applications, backed by Artemis Capital Partners, has acquired Athena AI.

March 06 2025

US Army acquires THeMIS UGV for extreme cold environment research

The US Army’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory has acquired a THeMIS uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) from manufacturer Milrem Robotics.

March 06 2025

Paul Myler appointed as strategic adviser by Austal

Former Australian embassy diplomat Paul Myler has been appointed as a strategic adviser by shipbuilder Austal.

March 06 2025

Government launches nuclear sub build strategy

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Minister Pat Conroy have announced the launch of the AUKUS Submarine...

March 05 2025

Saab opens Sovereign Combat Systems Collaboration Centre in SA

Saab has officially opened its expanded Australian headquarters and state-of-the-art Sovereign Combat Systems Collaboration Centre in Mawson Lakes, South Australia.

March 05 2025

Lockheed Martin completes successful integration of LRASM into F-35B

Lockheed Martin and the F‑35 Pax River Integrated Test Force have successfully completed an initial flight test that saw the Long Range Anti‑Ship Missile (LRASM)...

March 05 2025

What sort of Defence policy do we need for the ‘new world’?

With the world becoming a more dangerous place, seemingly by the day, it is becoming clear that even our most recent defence policy developments leave a lot to be desired....

March 05 2025

General Atomics uncrewed jet fighter designated as YFQ-42A

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ Collaborative Combat Aircraft uncrewed jet fighter has received the US Air Force’s official designation of YFQ-42A.

March 05 2025

Cirrus secures contract extension for Air Combat Officer Training System

Mission training systems developer Cirrus Real Time Processing Systems has announced an extension to its support services subcontract with Jet Aviation Australia for its Air...

March 05 2025

Minderoo Foundation announces demining, energy security assistance to Ukraine

Dr Andrew Forrest’s Minderoo Foundation has committed to provide a $5 million support package for local-led recovery in Ukraine.

March 05 2025

$480m investment in South Australian sub, shipbuilding academy

The Albanese government is set to invest $480 million into South Australia’s naval shipbuilding and submarine construction workforce with the launch of a...

March 05 2025