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US Navy to acquire 5 ship-to-shore landing craft
August 07 2023
Textron Systems will produce five cargo-carrying landing craft for the US Navy under a new contract announced by the US Department of Defense. ...
Babcock Australasia teams up with University of Adelaide to develop defence workforce
The two organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing Australia’s defence workforce through new initiatives to support...
August 04 2023
Mental Wellness Matters for upcoming Veterans’ Health Week
Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh has encouraged ex-service and community groups to apply for Veterans’ Health Week 2023 funding.
August 04 2023
CyberOps secures Defence Department cyber readiness contract
Australian network security company CyberOps has won a contract to boost the cyber readiness of the country’s space sector by the Department of Defence.
August 04 2023
US Navy duo allegedly sold crucial military info to China
Two US Navy servicemembers have been arrested for allegedly transmitting sensitive military information to the People’s Republic of China.
August 04 2023
XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned combat vehicle completes formation flight
The US Air Force Research Laboratory has successfully tested the XQ-58A Valkyrie experimental stealthy unmanned combat aerial vehicle in a three-hour sortie.
August 04 2023
Business as usual no longer sufficient: Rebuilding US, allied military power to counter great power rivals
The era of undisputed US and Western military dominance is over as great power rivals increasingly field capabilities of similar quality and quantity, narrowing the edge and...
August 04 2023
Australian 3D print tech features in US Marine Corps exercise
Melbourne additive manufacturing company SPEE3D has cooperated with the US Marine Corps to 3D-print critical parts in the field.
August 04 2023
US Navy approves life extension for 4 Arleigh Burke destroyers
The Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Surface Warfare Division (N96) recently approved the service life extension of four Arleigh Burke Class guided-missile destroyers...
August 04 2023
Northrop Grumman opens new hypersonics manufacturing facility
Northrop Grumman has officially opened its Hypersonics Capability Center (HCC) in Elkton, Maryland, to produce advanced propulsion solutions that can power hypersonic...
August 04 2023
Remains found in search for lost Taipan
Human remains from the Taipan that crashed into the sea on Friday have been located on the ocean floor, the ADF has confirmed.
August 03 2023
Bravery Trust calls on participants for the fourth annual Bravery Trek
The national military charity is calling on volunteers to take part in the fourth annual Bravery Trek, encouraging participants to run, walk, wheel or swim four marathons or...
August 03 2023
DEWC Services, UNSW partner to advance defence research
South Australian-based DEWC Services has partnered with the University of New South Wales to drive research in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic...
August 03 2023
Australian Army trials uncrewed systems at Talisman Sabre
The Australian Defence Force has trialled new ground uncrewed systems (GUS) during Exercise Talisman Sabre in Northern Australia, as international unmanned innovation begins...
August 03 2023
Elbit countermeasure system passes Israeli Navy sea trials
The Israeli Navy’s new DESEAVER MK-4 countermeasure dispensing system has successfully completed sea trials.
August 03 2023
RAAF deploys transportable air traffic tower for Talisman Sabre
Australian Defence Force personnel have set up the Deployable Defence Air Traffic Management and Control System during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
August 03 2023
Is our India focus a sign Australia is backing the wrong horse again?
Without a doubt, at first glance, Australia’s long-term focused trade relationship with China has largely been mutually beneficial; however, recent renewed antagonism...
August 03 2023
USS Zumwalt prepares for hypersonic weapon integration
US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt is underway to a new homeport in Pascagoula as it prepares for upgrades to carry a new hypersonic weapon system.
August 03 2023
Australian universities hold the keys to AUKUS Pillar I, II
Australian universities are building the foundation of the next generation of defence industry personnel for AUKUS Pillar I and Pillar II agreements.
August 03 2023
Reputation and building from the ground up – building an engaged, customer-focused workforce
Focusing on the customer is pivotal in any industry that requires outcomes and the defence industry is no different, and with the stakes so high, getting the workforce right...
August 03 2023