Powered by MOMENTUM MEDIA
defence connect logo

Powered by MOMENTUMMEDIA

Powered by MOMENTUMMEDIA

News

SPEAR cruise missiles to utilise artificial intelligence, says MBDA
July 24 2024
European missile manufacturer MBDA has announced the SPEAR family of weapons will be the first cruise missiles to feature artificial intelligence-enha...
Austal, Civmec sign joint venture MOU to support Army Landing Craft Heavy project
West Australian-based shipbuilders Austal and Civmec have formally executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a joint venture and submit a proposal to the...
July 24 2024
Australian, UK and US navies sign statement of intent for lethality
The chiefs of navy for Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have signed a statement of intent for lethality in a major strengthening of naval ties.
July 24 2024
Mobilising Australia’s workforce for national defence in time of war
Opinion: Major wars force nations to mobilise as is now evident in Ukraine, Russia, and Israel. If a major Indo-Pacific war erupted as the National Defence Strategy warns is...
July 24 2024
Raytheon test fires laser weapon from Wolfhound armoured vehicle
Raytheon UK have successfully test fired the companies’ High-Energy Laser Weapon System while integrated onto a British Army combat vehicle during the first test of its...
July 24 2024
UK Ministry of Defence announces plans to regenerate artillery manufacturing
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to regenerate the UK’s ability to produce forgings for gun barrels and repair of international...
July 24 2024
Conroy announces accelerated plan for Army’s new littoral fleet
The delivery of 18 medium landing craft for the Australian Army’s new littoral fleet is being accelerated, according to an announcement made by Minister for Defence...
July 23 2024
Larger, steadier: Ocius reveals new and improved Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessel
Australian autonomous uncrewed vessel developer Ocius Technology has produced a larger and improved Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessel.
July 23 2024
Public awaits Australian investigation into fatal World Central Kitchen strike
Uncertainty surrounds the possible release of the Australian investigation into the killing of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers by Israeli Defense Forces in Gaza.
July 23 2024
Boots on the ground within a week: Japan issues warning on Taiwan conflict
Despite confidence and assurances that Taiwan and its allies can hold off an invasion from the mainland, the Japanese government has warned that China could land troops in...
July 23 2024
How to be smart about building combined arms land system
Given Australia’s limited resources, Aquaterro’s CEO has proposed that it capitalise on the work done by its allies to boost its maritime, amphibious, and...
July 23 2024
C-130J Super Hercules fleet passes 3m flight hours milestone
The international C-130J Super Hercules fleet has officially surpassed 3 million flight hours, according to a recent statement from Lockheed Martin.
July 23 2024
Alkath Group, MSubs collaborate to accelerate Australian maritime autonomy
Australian defence company Alkath Group and United Kingdom-based submersible manufacturer MSubs have announced a new collaboration aimed at accelerating maritime autonomous...
July 23 2024
Applications open for South Australia’s Defence Collaborative Research Fund
Applications have opened for the eighth round of the Defence Innovation Partnership’s Collaborative Research Fund, with grants of up to $150,000 available.
July 23 2024
HMAS Melville headed for decommissioning next month
Leeuwin Class survey ship HMAS Melville will be decommissioned in Queensland next month, according to a statement from the Australian Defence Force.
July 23 2024
Ventia Australia awarded base services contract
Ventia Australia has been awarded a firefighting services contract, valued at $564 million over six years.
July 22 2024
New concept model unveiled for next-generation GCAP aircraft
Global Combat Air Programme partners have unveiled a new concept model of next-generation combat aircraft.
July 22 2024
US Secretary of Defense honours US President Biden following election withdrawal
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III has honoured US President Joe Biden as a “stalwart defender of free government, fearless foe of tyranny and historic...
July 22 2024
Post-crisis force: Sharpening the tip of the spear with a new-look Special Operations Command
In a post-crisis Indo-Pacific characterised by great power competition and multipolarity, Australia’s special operations forces will be required to hit harder, faster...
July 22 2024
Australia announces expansion of defence primes in Global Supply Chain Program
The Australian government has announced it will improve export opportunities for the Australian defence industry by expanding the Global Supply Chain Program.
July 22 2024