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S100 UAS trialled for amphibious landings mapping
August 18 2023
Royal Australian Navy personnel have used an S100 unmanned aerial system to create seabed and beach mapping for amphibious landings during Exercise Se...
National shame: RSL NSW issues apology to Vietnam veterans
The Returned and Services League of Australia NSW branch has issued a public apology to former ADF personnel on Vietnam Veterans’ Day.
August 18 2023
Lift-off for first targeting squadron dedicated to US space missions
The US Space Force has launched their first and only targeting unit dedicated to supporting American space missions and interests.
August 18 2023
War Memorial honours Vietnam Veterans’ Day with restored Bronco
The Australian War Memorial has restored a North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco, model 639, to commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day on 18 August.
August 18 2023
Talisman Sabre 2023: Big lessons from a large exercise
Opinion: The biggest version of Talisman Sabre ever conducted ended on 8 August. This high-end military exercise between Australian and US military forces involved over...
August 18 2023
USAF to develop blended wing body prototype with JetZero
Development of a blended wing body prototype aircraft has been announced by the US Department of the Air Force in partnership with California aerospace company JetZero.
August 18 2023
ADF deploys Delphi fleet management to assist RAAF planners
The Australian Defence Force has deployed Delphi aircraft fleet management system to help fleet planners make agile and responsive decisions.
August 17 2023
Rethinking the cyber security recruitment debate and if qualifications matter
The world is progressively more reliant on interconnected technology and the increasing need for strengthened cyber security.
August 17 2023
Technological leap: Army confirms live fire of remote-control vehicle
The Australian Army has confirmed a technological leap with the firing of a remote weapon system from a remote-controlled vehicle for the first time.
August 17 2023
Strip bullying organisations of funding, says diversity review
A landmark government review into the lack of diversity in STEM has recommended stripping organisations of research funding if bullying and harassment aren’t tackled.
August 17 2023
Defence promotes STEM careers during National Science Week
With nearly half of ADF roles requiring STEM knowledge, Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro discussed opportunities for Australia’s future STEM and Defence...
August 17 2023
RSL Australia honours Vietnam War veterans for 50th commemoration
Thousands of Vietnam War veterans will be acknowledged for their service by the Returned & Services League of Australia on the 50th anniversary commemoration of the end...
August 17 2023
We’re an island, for crying out loud! We need a bigger, stronger Navy
It goes without saying that the ongoing debate about the future of Australia’s surface fleet is shaping up to be one of the most contentious decisions in recent memory,...
August 17 2023
Babcock appoints nuclear managing director to Adelaide office
Babcock Australasia has appointed former United Kingdom nuclear submarine specialist Fran Worthington to support nuclear-powered submarine delivery in Australia.
August 17 2023
Elbit Systems pitches advanced turret tech for Redback IFV
Australian Redback infantry fighting vehicles are anticipated to feature the latest generation of optic and warning systems, according to Elbit Systems.
August 17 2023
UGL secures Defence fuel network contract
UGL has confirmed that the company has secured a contract with the Department of Defence valued at $500 million for the delivery of strategic advice, planning, supply...
August 16 2023
RAAF takes part in refuelling training with Indonesian Air Force
Aviators from the Royal Australian Air Force’s No. 33 Squadron conducted air-to-air refuelling training with counterparts from the Indonesian Air Force.
August 16 2023
Custom heated gloves under internal development for US military
Custom heated gloves are being developed for the US military as part of the Atomic Spark grassroots innovation program at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.
August 16 2023
Confronting disorder – Who is better prepared, the US or China?
Great power competition is well and truly the flavour of the month, but as the world holds its breath around competition between the US and China, broader international...
August 16 2023
3D printing, biotech and hypersonics critical to security strategy, says US DOD
Additive manufacturing, biotechnology, microelectronics, hypersonics, renewable energy generation, storage, and other technological advances are critical to the US national...
August 16 2023