Defence Industry News - Defence Connect

Dragon’s treasure: Beijing’s economic indicators reveal a build up, but for what?

August 14 2023

In the era of renewed great power competition, the whole-of-nation economic and industrial capacity will provide all competing nations with key strate...

French aerospace manufacturer Dassault Aviation has confirmed 18 additional Dassault Rafale fighter jets will be manufactured for the Indonesian Air Force.

August 14 2023

General Atomics advances autonomous operational UCAV

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) advanced its ability to operationalise the unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) ecosystem by combining advanced autonomy and...

August 14 2023

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