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QinetiQ opens state-of-the-art South Australian research facility
November 15 2024
QinetiQ Australia has officially opened QinetiQ Laboratories, a first-of-its-kind research facility located in Mawson Lakes, South Australia. ...
Sikorsky, Rain achieve success with autonomous Black Hawk demonstration
Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky has partnered with Rain, an autonomous aerial wildfire containment technology company, to successfully demonstrate new Black Hawk helicopter...
November 15 2024
SIG Sauer, Nibe Defence sign joint venture to advance Indian small arms manufacturing
Firearm manufacturing titan SIG Sauer has announced a joint venture with Kharabwadi defence manufacturer Nibe Defence and Aerospace to advance small arms and ammunition...
November 15 2024
ADF delivers Gender in Military Operations workshop to Cambodian military
Australian Defence Force personnel have delivered a Gender in Military Operations workshop to Royal Cambodian Armed Forces personnel during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 24.
November 15 2024
Trellis Data announces reduced cost and carbon footprint using decoding technique
Machine learning and artificial intelligence developer Trellis Data has announced a breakthrough in large language model decoders that enables outputs to be generated more...
November 15 2024
As VP Vance links freedom of speech to US military assistance, could a Trump presidency kill AUKUS?
The incoming US vice president has said the US expects its military partners to respect US values – so what does this mean in the context of Australia’s struggles...
November 15 2024
Veterans, defence community paying the price for government inaction on violent activism
Australian military veterans and the defence community have once again paid the price for the federal government's “kid gloves approach” to violent activism.
November 14 2024
ADF celebrates expanded facilities at Shoalwater Bay Training Area
Australia and Singapore have celebrated the opening of new and expanded facilities at Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
November 14 2024
Destination Australia: US Secretary of Defense makes 12th official visit to Indo-Pacific
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III is expected to push for increased cooperation and assurance of smooth US administration change, during his trip to Australia this...
November 14 2024
Kongsberg to deliver Naval Strike Missiles to US Navy, Marine Corps
Defence prime Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has been engaged in a US$1 billion contract to deliver Naval Strike Missile to the US Navy and Marine Corps.
November 14 2024
US Navy thanks Australian Defence Force for locating sunken WWII destroyer USS Edsall
The US government has thanked the Royal Australian Navy for efforts to locate sunken Clemson Class destroyer USS Edsall (DD-219).
November 14 2024
Air commodore says money ‘still there’ for JP 9102
One of the most senior figures involved in Defence space capability has said the money is “still there” for a JP 9102 replacement.
November 14 2024
Submissions open for Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2025
Nominations and submissions are now open for the second annual Defence & National Security Workforce Awards, run with support of principal partner Atturra.
November 14 2024
KBR secures 2-year contract extension for deployed Defence ICT
KBR has announced a two-year extension of support to the Australian Defence Force through the sustainment of deployed information communications technology (ICT).
November 13 2024
Too big to fail? If JP 9102 is no longer fit for purpose, what about Hunter?
It is one of Australia’s biggest ever defence projects, with the future Hunter Class frigates to form the backbone of the Royal Australian Navy for much of the next...
November 13 2024
WA government calls for EOI from defence and space businesses for Avalon 2025
Western Australian Defence Industry Minister Paul Papalia CSC and WA Science Minister Stephen Dawson are inviting small to medium enterprises from the defence and space...
November 13 2024
ADF leadership outlines path to Tiger helicopter retirement
Australian Defence Force leadership have laid out a three-stage plan to complete the upcoming retirement of the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter fleet.
November 12 2024
Panther fire trucks trialled during RAAF Base Amberley demonstration
The Australian Defence Force has put new Panther fire trucks through their paces as part of a new capabilities demonstration at RAAF Base Amberley.
November 12 2024
Boeing receives military production organisation approval for ADF aircraft parts manufacturing
Boeing Defence Australia has received military production organisation approval from Defence Aviation Safety Authority for the local manufacture of aerospace parts and...
November 12 2024
Responding to the return of ‘self-interested’ national policy making
It may leave a bitter taste in the mouths of some, but “self-interested” national policy making is about to get a significant rebrand with the help of lessons...
November 12 2024