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General Atomics advances autonomous operational UCAV
August 14 2023
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) advanced its ability to operationalise the unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) ecosystem by combinin...
Australia to host Exercise Malabar
Australia will host Exercise Malabar for the first time, hosting elements from India, Japan, and the United States.
August 11 2023
Inovor selected for Lockheed Martin Mentor Protégé Program
Adelaide-based space and defence company Inovor Technologies is the third Australian small-to-medium enterprise selected for the program, aimed at developing their business...
August 11 2023
US assault ships, troops deploy to Middle East shipping lanes
The Middle East is witnessing a major US troop movement with amphibious assault ships and more than 3,000 sailors deploying to shipping lanes in the region.
August 11 2023
Thinking ahead: US DOD to establish artificial intelligence taskforce
A generative artificial intelligence task force, called Task Force Lima, will be established by the US Department of Defense to develop artificial intelligence for strategic...
August 11 2023
Hypersonix, Kratos announce teaming agreement for US market
Australian aerospace engineering company Hypersonix Launch Systems has announced an exclusive teaming agreement with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions.
August 11 2023
Competitiveness in employment market a priority, says LTGEN Fox
Improved face-to-face engagement will help make the Australian Defence Force a more attractive employment option to achieve the targeted additional 4,000 personnel, according...
August 11 2023
The importance of dual-use technologies for the warfighter
Opinion: In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the defence sector is increasingly looking towards innovation to maintain its edge in an increasingly...
August 11 2023
Hastie speech signals Opposition emphasis on national resilience
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the dual concepts of national resilience and self-reliance have gained increased attention from our national policymakers, with the era of great...
August 11 2023
Developing agile training programs for emerging technologies in Defence
The rapid proliferation and democratisation of game-changing technology from uncrewed systems to artificial intelligence-enabled weapons or sensor platforms necessitate an...
August 11 2023
Saab Australia expansion plans move ahead in Melbourne
Saab Australia has opened its expanded office and plans for an additional 60 ongoing jobs over the next two years in Melbourne.
August 11 2023
‘We have no time to waste’: Keogh details Labor’s ADF recruitment and retention platform
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Matt Keogh sat down with Defence Connect to detail the Albanese government’s plan to enhance recruitment and...
August 10 2023
Boeing, CSIRO team up to develop sovereign sustainable aviation fuel industry
Developed from renewable resources, Australia’s sovereign sustainable fuel industry is expected to help address Australia’s growing demand for jet fuel.
August 10 2023
Delegations head to Moscow for Army-2023 tech forum
International delegations will make their way to the “Army-2023” International Military-Technical Forum in Russia later this month.
August 10 2023
ADF officially endorses CrossFit for the troops
The Australian Defence Force has officially endorsed the CrossFit strength and conditioning workout as an ADF sport.
August 10 2023
ADF inspects Lexcen uncrewed surface vessel
Australian Defence Force personnel have inspected an internally developed Lexcen uncrewed surface vessel as part of the Innovation Project Challenge.
August 10 2023
Chasing dreams: Chinese troops vow to ‘sacrifice’ themselves to achieve Taiwan unification
The airing of an eight-episode documentary series in China, titled Chasing Dreams, has revealed the confronting lengths the men and women of the People’s Liberation...
August 10 2023
Australian DOD confirms 12-month contractor crackdown
The Australian Department of Defence has confirmed an internal moratorium on contracting personnel who have recently separated from Defence.
August 10 2023
Northrop Grumman completes B-2 digital communications upgrades
Northrop Grumman, partnering with the US Air Force, has successfully completed an integrated airborne mission transfer demonstration with the B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force...
August 10 2023
Bring your best: Department of Defence requests sovereign UAS
The Australian Department of Defence has called on the defence industry to submit their best designs for an affordable and expendable, general purpose uncrewed aerial...
August 09 2023