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Anduril Industries acquires Blue Force and unmanned Fury aircraft
September 08 2023
Palmer Luckey’s American defence contractor, Anduril Industries, has announced its acquisition of North Carolina aerospace company Blue Force Te...
US, South Korea, Japan to share early warning data before 2024
Early warning missile data information sharing between Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States of America will be available before the end of the year, according...
September 08 2023
University challenge, funding announced to support STEM subjects
The Australian Army Research Centre has pitched a challenge to aspiring researchers and students to defeat landmine fields with drone-carried quantum magnetometers.
September 08 2023
Government announces latest round of industry support grants
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has announced seven Australian defence businesses have secured AU$3.8 million in grants to support the development of the nation’s...
September 08 2023
‘Steady and sturdy’ or managed decline? Confronting the national security implications of our declining economic performance
There is a growing recognition among Australia’s public policy and national security communities that our increasingly lacklustre long-term economic performance will...
September 08 2023
University of Queensland installs 3,000-degree furnace for hypersonic parts
The University of Queensland has unveiled plans to manufacture ultra-high temperature composite materials for hypersonic flight using a new custom-built furnace.
September 08 2023
EM Solutions completes initial factory expansion
Queensland communications manufacturer EM Solutions has completed the first stage of its factory expansion, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
September 08 2023
Marand receives additional contract from Kongsberg Defence Australia for NSM
Marand has received a further contract from Kongsberg Defence Australia to produce additional components for the Naval Strike Missile.
September 07 2023
Politicians join Bravery Trek to support Aussie veterans
Australian politicians will join veterans and supporters on their Bravery Trek to raise funds and awareness of financial support available to Aussie veterans and their...
September 07 2023
Poland to acquire Patriot batteries, missile defence sensors
Poland has approved a letter of acceptance with the US Army to introduce 12 Lower-Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensors and 48 Patriot launchers.
September 07 2023
Black Sky, Funnel Web Systems unveil armed UGV prototype
Queensland aerospace company Black Sky Aerospace has partnered with Australian robotics developer Funnel Web Systems to unveil their armed Funnel Web prototype.
September 07 2023
Lighter, faster: US Army confirms modernisation for new M1E3 Abrams
The US Army has announced plans to build a “more survivable, lighter tank” under a new M1E3 Abrams main battle tank modernisation program.
September 07 2023
US confirms depleted-uranium tank ammo for Ukraine
The United States will send 120mm depleted-uranium tank munitions to Ukraine for the first time, as part of a new US$175 million military aid package.
September 07 2023
Austal USA engaged to build landing craft for US Navy
Defence shipbuilder Austal USA will construct three Landing Craft Utility 1700 Class craft for the United States Navy under a $143.4 million contract.
September 07 2023
Loitering munitions are the future, it’s time the ADF joined the bandwagon
The world has witnessed countless successful strikes by Ukrainian and Russian loitering munitions in the ongoing Ukraine War in Europe.
September 07 2023
Saab Australia plays pivotal role in developing next-gen Future Operator Workspace
Saab Australia has played a central role supporting the development of Saab AB’s next-generation Future Operator Workspace introduced at DSEI 2023, marking a major...
September 07 2023
Milrem unveils ‘defence-breaching’ Type-X robotic vehicle
A new and armed Type-X robotic combat vehicle has been unveiled by Estonian robotic vehicle manufacturer Milrem Robotics ahead of the Defence and Industry Equipment...
September 06 2023
F/A-18 radio retrofit kits and helicopter software announced in US contracts
The US Department of Defense has announced new contract changes involving the Australian government and Royal Australian Air Force.
September 06 2023
EDGE, Brazilian Air Force to jointly develop air and space projects, smart weapons
United Arab Emirates state-owned defence conglomerate EDGE Group and the Brazilian Air Force will jointly progress defence opportunities under a new agreement.
September 06 2023
Pull our weight: Renewed concerns emerge over new wave of US ‘isolationism’
For most people alive today, they have no lived memory of the world without America’s role as the “Leader of the Free World”. However, the American peace of...
September 06 2023