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First Gepard ammo shipment headed to Ukraine
September 06 2023
German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has announced the first shipment of 35mm ammunition for Ukrainian Gepard anti-aircraft tanks. ...
Korean defence tech takes centrestage for Polish leadership
Polish President Andrzej Duda has taken a dedicated tour of Korean defence technology on the first day of the 31st International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in...
September 06 2023
Senator Shoebridge calls out government consulting policy
Greens senator David Shoebridge has called out Australian government policies on consulting and conflicts of interest regarding employment of former staff.
September 06 2023
Autono Drone explores military cargo applications
Australian technology company Autono Drone is exploring the application of its heavy payload vertical take-off and landing cargo drones for military use.
September 05 2023
China, Thailand begin Blue Strike joint naval training
The People’s Republic of China and the Kingdom of Thailand have begun their annual Blue Strike 2023 joint naval training.
September 05 2023
Letter of intent signed for Romanian F-16 training centre
Romania, the Netherlands, and Lockheed Martin leadership have signed a letter of intent to establish the European F-16 Training Centre in Romania.
September 05 2023
Austal manoeuvres as sovereign defence prime, says annual report
Australian-based global shipbuilding company Austal has released some significant management changes and insight into its Australian strategy during an official conference...
September 05 2023
UK Royal Navy locks in contract for crewless submarine
The United Kingdom’s Royal Navy has awarded a £15.4 million contract to Plymouth firm MSubs for the delivery of a Project Cetus crewless submarine.
September 05 2023
KAI, Airbus to begin mass production of Light Armed Helicopters
Korea Aerospace Industries has signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters to begin the serial production phase of Light Armed Helicopters.
September 04 2023
RAAF jets weave through Brisbane’s skyscrapers for Riverfire
Royal Australian Air Force aircraft have zinged between Brisbane’s skyscrapers during the Riverfire fireworks display over the weekend.
September 04 2023
Japanese defence budget reveals major expansion in naval, air forces
Amid mounting tensions in the Western Pacific, Japan’s Kishida administration has doubled down on the nation’s defence spending, committing US$53 billion...
September 04 2023
Saab acquires BlueBear expertise in autonomous swarm systems
Swedish aerospace and defence company Saab has confirmed its acquisition of United Kingdom autonomous swarm systems developer BlueBear Systems Group.
September 04 2023
Bulgaria to acquire almost 200 Stryker in US$1.5bn deal
The Republic of Bulgaria will acquire 183 Stryker armoured fighting vehicles under a possible US$1.5 billion foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
September 04 2023
Lockheed Martin Australia appoints new deputy program director for JP 9102
The prime contractor has announced the appointment of a new deputy program director for JP 9102 following its selection as the preferred bidder for the MILSATCOM program.
September 04 2023
Military Museum Series: Soviet Tango Class submarine tour
Let’s take a journey through the claustrophobically narrow passages and dimly lit crew quarters of the Soviet Union’s B-515 Tango Class submarine in the very...
September 01 2023
US to deploy comprehensive air and missile defences for Guam
The US government has detailed plans for a comprehensive air and missile defence system to be deployed at its airbases in Guam.
September 01 2023
Beijing’s economic fragility and its implications for the Indo-Pacific
Despite reassurances from Xi Jinping’s government about the enduring vitality and stability of the Chinese economy, the data and reality on the ground reveal a...
September 01 2023
US Department of Defense outlines Triton and Apache contracts
The US Department of Defense has announced significant contract activity with Australia in an announcement this week.
September 01 2023
Timorese, Australian troops hospitalised after Bushmaster crash
Timorese personnel and Australian soldiers have been injured after a vehicle accident involving an Australian Army Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle in the Northern...
September 01 2023
Thales Australia opens new advanced manufacturing facility in Lithgow
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has officially opened Thales Australia’s new Lithgow arms facility, marking a milestone in the company’s plans to...
August 31 2023