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US Pacific Fleet leadership confirms ironclad commitment to AUKUS
June 25 2024
US Pacific Fleet leadership has announced that America’s commitment to AUKUS is ironclad, during a tour of Australia earlier this week. ...
Radio silence: Government quiet on backing DefendTex, Avibras deal
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has shot down speculation regarding government support for DefendTex’s potential acquisition of Brazilian missile...
June 25 2024
Rheinmetall, Anduril partner to develop C-sUAS capabilities
Rheinmetall and Anduril Industries signed a memorandum of understanding to partner on the design, development, and production of Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System...
June 24 2024
Investigation finds rare gyroscope malfunction caused Singapore F-16 crash
Investigations have concluded into the crash of a Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16 fighter jet, with the identification of a “rare” malfunction of aircraft...
June 24 2024
Are we really losing Cold War II or have we already lost it?
With the autocratic nations seemingly on the march across the world, it is easy to see why for some commentators, the West is losing this second Cold War, or perhaps in this...
June 24 2024
Order up: Australia to acquire another Guardian Class patrol boat pair from Austal
The Australian federal government has ordered two Guardian Class patrol boats worth around $39 million from Austal Australia.
June 24 2024
Striking submarine workers reject new pay offers, says ASC
New pay offers made to striking South Australian submarine workers have been knocked back, according to government-operated submarine builder ASC.
June 24 2024
Birdon hosts bank leadership at NSW shipyard
Global maritime engineering and defence group Birdon has hosted a visit from Commonwealth Bank of Australia leadership at its NSW shipyard facilities.
June 24 2024
Kongsberg officially opens new Naval Strike Missile factory
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace today officially opened its new missile manufacturing plant in Kongsberg, Norway, where the company will produce its Naval Strike Missile...
June 21 2024
National security, Russia links cited as reasons behind US ban of Kaspersky AV software
The White House’s new mandate will see sales of Kaspersky software in the US stopped within months amid growing concerns about the company’s links to Russia and...
June 21 2024
First steel cut for Hunter Class frigate
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas officially cut the first steel for the lead ship of Australia’s...
June 21 2024
Paying the way: Australia ‘doing all the work’ to recover stranded Fiji patrol boat
Australia will be “doing all the work” and allegedly paying for the recovery of stranded Republic of Fiji Navy patrol boat, RFNS Puamau, according to authorities...
June 20 2024
HMAS Sydney departs for world’s largest international maritime exercise
Royal Australian Navy guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney has departed to take part in the world’s largest international maritime exercise.
June 20 2024
Becoming ‘incoercible’: How does Australia ensure its sovereignty from great power coercion?
There is a popular internet meme among libertarians that describes an individual’s efforts to become “ungovernable”. So how does Australia model this...
June 20 2024
Australia provides further assistance to landslide-devastated Papua New Guinea
The Australian federal government has announced further support to assist the Papua New Guinea-led recovery response to the devastating landslide in Enga Province.
June 20 2024
Taiwan joins US ‘hellscape’ strategy with autonomous systems purchase
Taiwan has officially joined the US “hellscape” strategy to defend itself from Chinese aggression with two Defense Security Cooperation Agency-approved purchases...
June 20 2024
Hearings continue into ADF MRH-90 Inquiry
Hearings continue for the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force MRH-90 Inquiry.
June 20 2024
Exercise Pitch Black returns for biggest edition in Royal Australian Air Force history
Exercise Pitch Black returns next month for the biggest edition in Royal Australian Air Force history.
June 20 2024
ADF Reserves events announced for Sydney and Canberra
ADF Reserves Events: Making an Impact have been announced to be held in Sydney and Canberra next month.
June 19 2024
Inaugural Australian Aviation Summit ready for take-off in August
Two years after launching the first annual awards, a new landmark event has been announced in the four-decade history of the Australian Aviation brand.
June 19 2024