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Micronesia takes ownership of Guardian Class patrol boat

August 29 2023

The Australian government has handed over ownership of a Guardian Class patrol boat to the Federated States of Micronesia under the Pacific Maritime S...

Intergenerational report reveals mixed bag for Defence spending over long-term

The latest intergenerational report has revealed a mixed bag for Defence spending over the next four decades, raising questions about the nation’s capacity to fund its...

August 29 2023

Paul Fisher appointed chief commercial officer at Raider Targetry

Queensland technology company Raider Targetry has appointed former Regional Development Australia Sunshine Coast senior executive Paul Fisher as the company’s chief...

August 29 2023

JASDF F-35A fighters touch down for first overseas deployment

A pair of Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft have touched down in the Northern Territory for the first deployment under the Australia–Japan...

August 29 2023

Japan to acquire 50 JASSM-ER missiles for F-15J aircraft

Japan will acquire 50 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with extended range missiles in a possible US$104 million foreign military sale approved by the US State...

August 29 2023

Lockheed Martin announced as AIR 6500 Phase 1 winner

Lockheed Martin Australia has been announced as the strategic partner for AIR 6500 Phase 1 by the Australian Department of Defence.

August 29 2023

Silent and deadly: Australian directed energy pitched against hypersonics

Canberra-based defence company Electro Optic Systems has pitched a “silent and deadly” directed energy laser system during a live fire demonstration earlier this...

August 28 2023

EOS conducts live fire showcase for counter-UAV Slinger

Canberra-based defence company Electro Optic Systems is setting up for an anticipated export-agreement blitz as it hosts several counter-unmanned aerial vehicle live fire...

August 28 2023

US Marines killed in NT Osprey crash

Three US Marines have been confirmed dead after their MV-22B Osprey crashed on a remote Northern Territory Island on Sunday.

August 28 2023

Sikorsky to produce 35 King Stallions in US$2.7bn deal

Lockheed Martin aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky has been engaged to build 35 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for the US Marines.

August 28 2023

Enter the multipolar era: BRICS expands members in challenge to world order

We have entered the next stage in the evolution of the multipolar world with the Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS)-led economic and political bloc adding...

August 28 2023

TAE Aerospace to complete Super Hornet, Growler upgrades

The Australian Defence Force has announced engine upgrades for Royal Australian Air Force Super Hornet and Growler aircraft to be performed by TAE Aerospace.

August 28 2023

Northrop Grumman develops mini-laser for US government

Northrop Grumman Corporation has successfully delivered a tactical-scale, miniaturised, high-energy laser system for the US government.

August 28 2023

Babcock, Indonesia celebrate keel laying for first 2 frigates

Babcock International and Indonesian-partner PT PAL have celebrated the keel laying ceremony for the first two new frigates for the Indonesian Navy, which are based on...

August 28 2023

Independent leads appointed for Defence estate audit

Two independent leads have been appointed by the Australian federal government to undertake a Defence estate audit on baseline estate and infrastructure.

August 28 2023

Chinese hackers caught spying on Taiwanese targets

Security researchers at Microsoft have spotted a Chinese-based threat actor engaging in espionage operations against organisations in Taiwan.

August 25 2023

US approves sale of F-16 infrared search and track systems to Taiwan

The United States State Department has approved the possible sale of F-16 Infrared Search and Track systems and related equipment to Taiwan, valued at $500 million.

August 25 2023

UK MOD awards BAE Systems £89m battlefield comms contract

BAE Systems will partner with Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR), PA Consulting, and L3Harris to design and manufacture a deployable tactical wide area network (WAN) known as...

August 25 2023

Prepare for a ‘two-front’ war in potential China conflict: Atlantic Council

It is every military planner’s worst nightmare – a war on two-fronts. Now experts from across the US defence and national security community at the Atlantic...

August 25 2023