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Ventia contracted for SKA radio telescope
December 09 2022
The company has announced that it has received a three-year contract to develop critical infrastructure for the Square Kilometre Array Observatory. ...
Crafting an ADF innovation strategy that fits today’s environment
Crafting an ADF innovation strategy that fits today’s environment
Opinion: Dr Carl Rhodes, founder of Robust Policy and former director of RAND Australia, assesses how Defence can enhance its innovation strategy.
December 08 2022
Balancing regional power with a commitment to democracy
Balancing regional power with a commitment to democracy
Australia must balance its commitment to liberal democracy while keeping Pacific Island nations on side, a recent report has outlined.
December 07 2022
The energy dilemma facing the ADF
The energy dilemma facing the ADF
Over-reliance on imported fuel stocks would leave the economy and Defence vulnerable to supply shocks, findings show.
December 06 2022
Titomic expands presence in US defence market
Titomic expands presence in US defence market
The ASX-listed manufacturer has established a reseller agreement with a US defence firm in a bid to expand its footprint.
December 06 2022
US Army selects Bell Textron design for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft contract
US Army selects Bell Textron design for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft contract
The US Army has confirmed that is has selected Bell Textron’s V-280 Valor for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft contract, with the program intended to...
December 06 2022
Chinese influence extends over Indonesian airwaves
Chinese influence extends over Indonesian airwaves
China’s influence has continued to saturate the media of Australia’s northern neighbour, with public and private broadcasters alike found to disseminate Chinese...
November 30 2022
New report touts ‘AUKUS visa’
New report touts ‘AUKUS visa’
The introduction of an “AUKUS visa” is among a raft of recommendations proposed to support a “transformation” of Australia’s sovereign defence...
November 29 2022
New details emerge on Chinese debt diplomacy
New details emerge on Chinese debt diplomacy
Chinese debt diplomacy threatens the sovereignty and economic viability of developing nations right across the world.
November 28 2022
Recent data shines spotlight on Iranian opposition to state repression
Recent data shines spotlight on Iranian opposition to state repression
Recent polling data has shown widespread opposition to compulsory hijab-wearing in Iran across both gender and age. Will emerging liberalism threaten the existence of the...
November 25 2022
It’s not time for the diplomatic route with Russia, experts warn
It’s not time for the diplomatic route with Russia, experts warn
While many call for Ukraine, Russia and the United States to join the negotiating table, experts from the RAND Corporation have warned that embarking on the diplomatic avenue...
November 24 2022
Experts advise Japanese government to increase tax for new military spending
Experts advise Japanese government to increase tax for new military spending
Advisers to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have urged the government to increase taxes to cover large-scale increases in the nation’s defence budget while defence...
November 23 2022
Deputy PM: Australia needs long-range strike capabilities
Deputy PM: Australia needs long-range strike capabilities
Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has said the ADF must invest in long-range strike capability because Australia cannot rely on the US to guarantee...
November 15 2022
Skilling SOF teams to exploit the cyber vector
Skilling SOF teams to exploit the cyber vector
Amid a decrease in demand for special operations forces teams to undertake counterterrorism operations, researchers have called for an integration of special operations...
November 14 2022
First Babcock Defence Industry Pathways Program graduate secures employment
First Babcock Defence Industry Pathways Program graduate secures employment
Babcock has welcomed its first Defence Industry Pathways Program graduate employee at Babcock Australasia’s Henderson base in Western Australia.
November 08 2022
Japanese businesses show overwhelming support for defence spending
Japanese businesses show overwhelming support for defence spending
Recent research published by Reuters has indicated that Japanese businesses overwhelmingly support increasing the nation’s defence expenditure to 2 per cent.
November 08 2022
The challenge of too much success in Ukraine
The challenge of too much success in Ukraine
While Ukraine’s battlefield successes have demonstrated the efficacy of Western military capabilities and battlefield strategy, commentators have warned not to allow...
November 07 2022
Trick or treat for the ADF?
Trick or treat for the ADF?
Opinion: Halloween is upon us, and the federal budget assured the steady growth of Defence spending to exceed 2 per cent of gross domestic product in spite of inflation,...
October 31 2022
Adecco Australia named new ADF recruitment partner
Adecco Australia named new ADF recruitment partner
The Australian government has selected Adecco Australia as Defence’s new recruitment partner in its aim to scale up the Australian Defence Force.
October 24 2022
Directed energy weapons for the ADF
Directed energy weapons for the ADF
Opinion: A recent report from the US Congressional Research Service (CRS) on the development and application of directed energy weapons has timely insight for Australia’s...
September 19 2022