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Losing faith: Almost half of young Aussies to leave in event of conflict
September 20 2024
As our world gets increasingly dangerous and the risks come closer to home, many would expect Australians to embrace their proud history and step forw...
Triton demonstrates Arctic Ocean navigation capability
Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated the MQ-4C Triton navigation system’s ability to operate at high altitudes deep within the Arctic Circle.
September 20 2024
Anduril partners with Microsoft on US Army visual augmentation headsets
American defence company Anduril Industries has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to advance the US Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System program.
September 20 2024
Challenger 3 main battle tank makes public debut in United Kingdom
The new Challenger 3 main battle tank has made its public debut at a British Army Defence Vehicle Dynamics event in the United Kingdom.
September 20 2024
Wasn’t us: Defence points finger at royal commission after document leak
The Department of Defence has cast blame on the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, following the unscheduled release of an important review document this...
September 19 2024
ASC, BAE Systems workers drop tools over wages and conditions disputes
Around 350 workers from ASC and more than 100 workers from BAE Systems are dropping tools over ongoing wage and conditions disputes.
September 19 2024
Kongsberg confirms construction of missile production facility in US
Norwegian multinational group Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has confirmed plans to build a missile production facility in the United States to meet global demand.
September 19 2024
B-2 stealth bombers conclude task force mission out of RAAF Base Amberley
B-2 Spirit stealth bombers operating out of RAAF Base Amberley have concluded their US Air Force Bomber Task Force mission.
September 19 2024
Beep, beep, bang, bang: With exploding pagers, deterrence gets personal
Opinion: There’s now a stark asymmetry between Israel and its enemies: their attacks on Israel can be blunted, but they are personally vulnerable and at risk of death...
September 19 2024
Finalists revealed for first-ever Momentum Media Australian AI Awards
Several companies in the defence and national security industry have been selected as finalists at the inaugural Momentum Media Australian AI Awards, which champions those...
September 19 2024
Taiwan engages in US$228m foreign military sale for repair and return of classified aircraft parts
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States will acquire the return, repair and reshipment of classified and unclassified aircraft spare parts...
September 18 2024
Greens petition to block Land Forces 2026 and revoke AMDA’s charity status
The Australian Greens party has opened a petition to block Land Forces 2026 and revoke the charity status of organiser AMDA Foundation, after the 2024 edition was...
September 18 2024
Questions about the UK’s ‘great power’ status begs the question, where do we rank?
A group of foreign and strategic policy experts have raised serious questions about the United Kingdom’s continuing status as a “great power”, raising...
September 18 2024
Exclusive: WA Minister advocates defence expansion to protect nation’s resource heart
Western Australian Minister for Police, Veterans Issues and the Defence Industry Paul Papalia has called for a permanent posting of Australian Defence Force personnel and...
September 18 2024
New documents produced over MRH-90 Taipan crash in Jervis Bay
New documents involving the ditching of MRH-90 Taipan helicopter into Jervis Bay last year have been tabled in Parliament.
September 17 2024
M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams takes centre stage at Land Forces 2024
Defence industry representatives have been given their first look at the Australian Army’s new M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tank.
September 17 2024
Lockheed Martin unveils next-gen ‘extreme range’ guided missile
Lockheed Martin has officially launched AGM-158 eXtreme Range (XR) cruise missile, an evolution of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile currently on order for service...
September 17 2024
China’s military build-up is current threat, says US Secretary of the Air Force
China’s military build-up is a current threat and not a future threat, according to United States Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall.
September 17 2024
Romania to acquire 32 F-35 fighter jets in US$7.2bn foreign military sale
Romania will acquire 32 F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft under a US$7.2 billion foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
September 17 2024
A better tomorrow for veterans and their families
Opinion: Building a better world for Australia’s veterans and their families is a sacred duty and mission for the nation, with the findings of the Royal Commission into...
September 16 2024