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Bombardier Defense establishes office in South Australia
May 22 2024
International defence aircraft manufacturer Bombardier Defense has established an office in South Australia. ...
King Charles III confirmed as patron of RSL Australia
The Returned and Services League (RSL) of Australia has announced some heavyweight royal backing, with the United Kingdom’s His Majesty King Charles III accepting...
May 22 2024
Visionary Machines secures Defence contract for counter drone, sensor technology
Australian computer vision company Visionary Machines has been engaged in a Defence innovation contract for counter drone and Robotic and Autonomous Systems technology.
May 22 2024
South Australian agreement connects local suppliers with US submarine supply chain
The South Australian government has announced a critical supply agreement connecting local suppliers with the US nuclear-powered conventionally armed submarine supply chain.
May 21 2024
Conroy blasts Coalition over ‘zombie projects’ and ‘fraud’ amid budget furore
Australian Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy blasted “overprogramming”, “zombie projects” and “fraud” within the previous Coalition...
May 21 2024
War of words breaks out across Taiwan Strait as new government sworn in
Newly inaugurated Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has kicked off a war of words between the island democracy and its larger communist neighbour, raising the stakes and...
May 21 2024
All vehicles, all electric: Australian Defence Force heading towards charged future
Federal government ministers have met with the domestic defence industry to discuss the future electrification of the Australian Defence Force’s vehicle fleet.
May 21 2024
Australian Defence Force on alert for flights to New Caledonia, says Deputy PM
Australian Defence Force personnel are ready and awaiting assistance flights to New Caledonia, according to Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles.
May 21 2024
Australia cannot afford to skip Collins Class upgrades, says Deputy PM
Australia “cannot afford not to” go ahead with the life of type extension program for its Collins Class submarine fleet despite significant engineering risk,...
May 21 2024
Marles leads the charge: Discussions begin regarding Solomon Islands’ defence force
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles is travelling to the Solomon Islands to discuss security requirements and the formation of a possible defence force under the...
May 21 2024
Research project aims to use AI to fight bushfires
The research project, led by the University of Adelaide, in collaboration with DEWC Services, DSTG, and the University of South Australia, will research how a fleet of...
May 20 2024
US Army supplied vehicles, equipment approved for sale to Ukraine
The US State Government has approved a possible US$100 million foreign military sale of US Army supplied vehicles to the Government of Ukraine.
May 20 2024
US prime buys 2 Australian-made Ocius USVs
Australian autonomous vessel developer Ocius has announced it has sold two of its Bluebottle USVs to United States prime contractor ThayerMahan, signing a teaming agreement...
May 20 2024
‘Embarrassed’ former high commissioner warns of Australia’s naval preparedness, capability
Former attorney-general and Australian high commissioner to the United Kingdom George Brandis KC has issued a stark warning to Australians and our policymakers over the state...
May 20 2024
US DOD seeks research, prototype and production ideas in open announcement
The US Department of Defense has released an open announcement to find new research ideas, prototypes, and production for the US industrial base.
May 20 2024
Sun sets on US military bases: America announces withdrawal from Niger
The US Department of Defense has announced an orderly and safe withdrawal of US forces from Niger.
May 20 2024
HMAS Anzac officially farewelled in decommissioning ceremony
The Royal Australian Navy’s longest-serving commissioned vessel, HMAS Anzac (III), has officially been farewelled during a decommissioning ceremony over the weekend.
May 20 2024
Pat Conroy to headline Defence Industry Development Strategy Summit 2024
The Defence Industry Minister and Professor Emily Hilder, head of ASCA, will unpack how Defence and the Commonwealth are delivering certainty to Defence industry.
May 19 2024
Defence spending must be brought forward to ‘tear the arm off any adversary’, Hastie says
Australian shadow minister for defence and former SAS officer Andrew Hastie has called for Defence spending to be brought forward to 2026 and for the strengthening of the...
May 17 2024
Concerns abound ahead of outcome of world’s largest election
While we’re still sometime off seeing the outcome of India’s general election, concerns are growing across the West about the intentions of incumbent Narendra...
May 17 2024