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Cicada Innovations start-up incubator to expand into defence and aerospace
November 18 2024
Australian tech science and engineering start-up incubator National Space Industry Hub has announced an expansion into defence and aerospace. ...
It is now more a question of can America defend Taiwan, not will it
America’s increasingly complex global commitments, particularly at flashpoints in the Middle East and Europe, are placing increasing strain on the finite resources of...
November 18 2024
Ventia recognised as Department of Defence 2024 Base Services Contractor of the Year
Infrastructure services provider Ventia has been awarded the title of Australian Government Department of Defence 2024 Base Services Contractor of the Year.
November 18 2024
QinetiQ demonstrates Delta B15 target drone in Germany
Multinational defence technology company QinetiQ Germany has demonstrated the first successful flight of a Rheinmetall Delta B15 target drone as part of the German Uncrewed...
November 18 2024
AMWU announces victory in 12-month wage dispute for submarine workers
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has announced the resolution of a 12-month-long wage dispute for South Australian submarine workers.
November 18 2024
QinetiQ opens state-of-the-art South Australian research facility
QinetiQ Australia has officially opened QinetiQ Laboratories, a first-of-its-kind research facility located in Mawson Lakes, South Australia.
November 15 2024
Sikorsky, Rain achieve success with autonomous Black Hawk demonstration
Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky has partnered with Rain, an autonomous aerial wildfire containment technology company, to successfully demonstrate new Black Hawk helicopter...
November 15 2024
SIG Sauer, Nibe Defence sign joint venture to advance Indian small arms manufacturing
Firearm manufacturing titan SIG Sauer has announced a joint venture with Kharabwadi defence manufacturer Nibe Defence and Aerospace to advance small arms and ammunition...
November 15 2024
ADF delivers Gender in Military Operations workshop to Cambodian military
Australian Defence Force personnel have delivered a Gender in Military Operations workshop to Royal Cambodian Armed Forces personnel during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 24.
November 15 2024
Trellis Data announces reduced cost and carbon footprint using decoding technique
Machine learning and artificial intelligence developer Trellis Data has announced a breakthrough in large language model decoders that enables outputs to be generated more...
November 15 2024
As VP Vance links freedom of speech to US military assistance, could a Trump presidency kill AUKUS?
The incoming US vice president has said the US expects its military partners to respect US values – so what does this mean in the context of Australia’s struggles...
November 15 2024
Veterans, defence community paying the price for government inaction on violent activism
Australian military veterans and the defence community have once again paid the price for the federal government's “kid gloves approach” to violent activism.
November 14 2024
ADF celebrates expanded facilities at Shoalwater Bay Training Area
Australia and Singapore have celebrated the opening of new and expanded facilities at Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
November 14 2024
Destination Australia: US Secretary of Defense makes 12th official visit to Indo-Pacific
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III is expected to push for increased cooperation and assurance of smooth US administration change, during his trip to Australia this...
November 14 2024
Kongsberg to deliver Naval Strike Missiles to US Navy, Marine Corps
Defence prime Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has been engaged in a US$1 billion contract to deliver Naval Strike Missile to the US Navy and Marine Corps.
November 14 2024
US Navy thanks Australian Defence Force for locating sunken WWII destroyer USS Edsall
The US government has thanked the Royal Australian Navy for efforts to locate sunken Clemson Class destroyer USS Edsall (DD-219).
November 14 2024
Air commodore says money ‘still there’ for JP 9102
One of the most senior figures involved in Defence space capability has said the money is “still there” for a JP 9102 replacement.
November 14 2024
Submissions open for Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2025
Nominations and submissions are now open for the second annual Defence & National Security Workforce Awards, run with support of principal partner Atturra.
November 14 2024
KBR secures 2-year contract extension for deployed Defence ICT
KBR has announced a two-year extension of support to the Australian Defence Force through the sustainment of deployed information communications technology (ICT).
November 13 2024
Too big to fail? If JP 9102 is no longer fit for purpose, what about Hunter?
It is one of Australia’s biggest ever defence projects, with the future Hunter Class frigates to form the backbone of the Royal Australian Navy for much of the next...
November 13 2024