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Defence releases new approaches to market

October 28 2024

The Commonwealth has released a raft of new approaches to market in an effort to continue building Australian defence capability, including warehousin...

Boeing has revealed it expects to lose another AU$380 million on its Starliner program.

October 28 2024

Former RAAF Roulette pilot among 3 dead in aircraft collision

One of Australian aviation’s most decorated pilots was among three men killed in a mid-air collision between a Cessna and Jabiru on Saturday.

October 28 2024

Israel conducts retaliation strikes against Iranian military bases

The Israel Defense Forces have conducted retaliation operations against Iranian military bases in the Middle East.

October 28 2024

AUKUS partners test uncrewed maritime systems during Maritime Big Play trials

Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have conducted a series of Maritime Big Play integrated experiments and exercises using uncrewed maritime systems.

October 28 2024

If Japan could use an economic security strategy, shouldn’t Australia consider one also?

Tokyo-based Rintaro Nishimura of The Asia Group has called on the Japanese government to consider a holistic, big-picture economic security strategy as the next logical...

October 25 2024

Trio of Ghost Bat Block 2 variants to be completed next year

A trio of Royal Australian Air Force Block 2 variants of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat are expected to be completed by the end of next year, according to information from manufacturer...

October 25 2024

Austal USA turns the soil on submarine module manufacturing facility

Austal USA has celebrated the start of construction for a new manufacturing facility for submarine modules as the company moves to support future US submarine production.

October 25 2024

Raytheon contracted to supply TOW weapon systems to US Army

The US Army has engaged American defence prime Raytheon in a $676 million deal to supply the tube-launched, optically-tracked, wireless-guided (TOW) weapon system.

October 25 2024

Inovor Technologies graduates from Lockheed Martin’s Mentor Protégé Program

Adelaide-based space and defence technology company Inovor Technologies has become the third Australian company to graduate the Lockheed Martin Mentor Protégé...

October 25 2024

Defence unveils Net Zero Strategy and Future Energy Strategy to reduce climate change impact

Defence has announced its Net Zero Strategy and Future Energy Strategy, designed to take practical action to reduce the impacts of climate change.

October 25 2024

The Whiskey Project Group US announces new US headquarters, manufacturing hub

Defence manufacturer The Whiskey Project Group US has announced the establishment of its new headquarters and manufacturing hub in Edenton, North Carolina.

October 24 2024

Turkish Aerospace Industries headquarters targeted in terrorist attack

State-owned defence company Turkish Aerospace Industries has been attacked by terrorists in Türkiye’s capital of Ankara.

October 24 2024

Quickstep Holdings confirms no offers received for Quickstep Aerospace Services

Quickstep Holdings has informed the ASX that the company has not received any offers on the proposed sale of Quickstep Aerospace Services.

October 24 2024

US Marines depart Darwin in 13th annual troop rotation

Soldiers with the 2024 Marine Rotational Force – Darwin have departed Australia under the 13th annual rotation of United States Marine Corps.

October 24 2024

Athletes selected for 2025 Invictus Games team

Thirty-three athletes have been selected to represent Australia at the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 in February.

October 24 2024

New president, new vision: Subianto advocates for ‘non-aligned, self-sufficient’ Indonesia

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has made some bold aspirations for the future of the country during his inauguration speech this week.

October 24 2024

Conroy discusses ‘greatest regional arms race since 1945’ with US Deputy Secretary of Defense

Australian Minister of Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy has met with US officials during a visit to the Pentagon this week.

October 23 2024

Time to break the mould on Australian defence planning

Despite cosmetic changes, for all intents and purposes, Australia’s defence posture and planning has changed little since the seminal 1986 Dibb Review and supporting...

October 23 2024