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Australia can’t afford ‘business as usual’ on relationship with Beijing, warns strategic policy expert

November 25 2024

Despite escalating rhetoric and several escalating provocations, Australia’s relationship with China has continued largely unencumbered, placing...

Sierra Nevada Corporation establishes subsidiary SNC AUS in South Australia

American aerospace and defence manufacturing company Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has established a subsidiary, SNC AUS, at Lot Fourteen in South Australia.

November 25 2024

TBWA\Melbourne announces advertising contract to push ADF recruitment

Advertising agency TBWA\Melbourne will focus on driving up recruitment for the Australian Defence Force under a new advertising contract win.

November 25 2024

DEWC Services opens new office at UNSW Canberra

DEWC Services has officially opened its new office at the University of NSW (UNSW) Canberra Launch on Northbourne, in a move set to deepen collaboration with the university...

November 25 2024

ADF to favour low-Earth orbit satellite communications after JP 9102 axing

The Australian Defence Force appears to be rapidly filling the gap left by the axing of JP 9102 after Fleet Space announced it had successfully tested two-way voice and data...

November 25 2024

Better luck this time: Australia hands over replacement Guardian Class to Fiji

The Australian government has handed over control of a new Guardian Class patrol boat, RFMF Timo, to the Republic of Fiji Navy.

November 25 2024

Australian Defence Force begins trials of new fitness test using Wattbikes

The Australian Defence Force has begun trials of a new Air Force physical fitness test (PFT) that utilises Wattbike exercise bicycle.

November 25 2024

US signs logistics cooperation, disaster relief, maintenance agreement with Fiji

The United States government has announced the signing of a new agreement with the Fijian government.

November 25 2024

Then there were 2: Government announces general purpose frigate down-select contenders

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Minister Pat Conroy have formally announced the two preferred...

November 25 2024

Raytheon Australia extends a helping hand for Poppy Ball 2024 to assist veterans, families

Defence prime Raytheon Australia has thrown its support behind the Poppy Ball 2024 fundraising gala to provide assistance for veterans and their families.

November 22 2024

Renewed calls for Australian Coast Guard to ease burden on Navy amid mounting regional tensions

With mounting tensions and a growing mission load, the Royal Australian Navy’s personnel and ships are coming under increasing pressure, pushing both to breaking point,...

November 22 2024

Compensation distribution: Justice McColl appointed Afghanistan inquiry compensation advocate

Justice Ruth McColl has been appointed as the Afghanistan inquiry compensation advocate.

November 22 2024

Government announces next-gen Army Landing Craft Heavy

Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy has announced the selection of the preferred option for the Australian Defence Force’s Landing Craft...

November 22 2024

New study announced to examine needs of Middle East veterans, families

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL Australia) has launched a major initiative to research the impacts on veterans and their families as a result of...

November 22 2024

ASC announces agreements with SA government, SA employees

Australian submarine builder ASC has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the South Australian government to develop defence industry workforce and...

November 22 2024

Naval satellite communications: EOS announces agreement to divest EM Solutions

Australian defence company Electro Optic Systems has announced entry into a binding agreement to divest its naval satellite communications subsidiary, EM Solutions, to Cohort...

November 22 2024

Australia, India announce air-to-air refuelling arrangement

Australia and India have signed an arrangement to enable the Royal Australian Air Force and the Indian Armed Forces to conduct air-to-air refuelling.

November 22 2024

Expert makes case for a formal Australian Coast Guard

Leading Australian naval and strategic policy expert Jennifer Parker, with the support of the Australian Naval Institute, has published a new issue paper titled Time for a...

November 22 2024

Warfare milestone: Russia launches first intercontinental ballistic missile into Ukraine

Russia has reportedly fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into Ukraine, marking the first-ever use of such a nuclear-capable missile during wartime.

November 21 2024