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Employment’s a marathon, not a sprint: Saab Australia to support athlete careers

March 25 2024

Saab Australia has partnered with Paradigm Shift Sports to provide employment opportunities and network development for female athletes. ...

Crew injured after Chinese, Philippine ships collide in South China Sea

Tensions continue to rise in the South China Sea after recent collisions between ships from the People’s Republic of China and the Philippines.

March 25 2024

AIM Defence engaged to deliver deployable directed energy for ADF

The Australian Defence Force has contracted Melbourne-based laser developer AIM Defence to produce a deployable directed energy system for use against drones.

March 25 2024

US Army anxious to transform with integrated technology, says chief of staff

The United States Army is “anxious to transform” into a more efficient and lethal force by integrating advanced technology, according to Chief of Staff of the...

March 25 2024

Treasurer calls for national economy to become ‘anti-fragile’ amid rising regional, global tensions

“Anti-fragility” has become the latest concept in the self-help community. Now Treasurer Jim Chalmers is calling for Australia to embrace the idea and transform...

March 25 2024

Ukrainian pilots progress towards flight in F-16 fighter jets

The next generation of Ukrainian Air Force pilots are successfully progressing towards flight in F-16 fighter jets.

March 25 2024

VIDEO: UK Defence Secretary hitches a ride on RAAF Super Hornet

The UK’s Defence Secretary hitched a ride on an RAAF Super Hornet to fly between Canberra and Adelaide on Thursday.

March 25 2024

WA government completes increased wharf capacity at Henderson

WA Minister for Defence Industry Paul Papalia CSC and WA Minister for Lands John Carey have announced the successful completion of an $8.2 million upgrade to increase the...

March 22 2024

Australia to debut prototype infantry rifle, sniper rifle at Special Operations Forces Week

Team Defence Australia will showcase a new prototype infantry rifle and domestically produced bolt action sniper rifle at the upcoming 2024 Special Operations Forces Week in...

March 22 2024

Australia committed to nuclear-powered submarine pathway over diesel electrics, says Marles

The Australian federal government has reaffirmed its commitment towards the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines and their superiority over other available...

March 22 2024

Defence releases new tenders to enhance capability

The Commonwealth has released a raft of new tenders to continue building Australian defence capability, including the acquisition of off-the-shelf space surveillance...

March 22 2024

United States signals unwavering commitment to AUKUS cooperation

The United States has signalled an “unwavering commitment” to AUKUS in a recent statement regarding the trilateral defence pact with the United Kingdom and...

March 22 2024

QinetiQ announces first flights of new supersonic target

Multinational defence company QinetiQ has announced the first successful flights of a new Rattler Supersonic Target MkI for the US Department of Defense.

March 22 2024

Skyborne completes US DOD contract for drone targeting

Brisbane aerospace company Skyborne Technologies has successfully completed its first US Department of Defense contract for the US Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory.

March 22 2024

Industry partners confirmed for multi-billion SSN-AUKUS deal

Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy have announced the build and sustainment partners for the nation’s nuclear-powered submarine...

March 22 2024

US military steps up construction on Gaza humanitarian aid causeway

The United States military has stepped up efforts to build a 548-metre-long causeway off the coast of Gaza, in an attempt to deliver critical humanitarian aid to Palestinian...

March 21 2024

ADF trials autonomous refuelling system for heavy vehicles

The Australian Defence Force is trialling a new autonomous refuelling system in a major technological leap forward for Australian Army heavy vehicles.

March 21 2024

For king and country: Australia signs updated defence agreement with United Kingdom

The Australian federal government has signed a new defence and security cooperation agreement with the United Kingdom in an update of the international partnership.

March 21 2024

National facepalm: Crushing firearms culture contradicts Defence recruitment

Australian politicians and police are rejoicing a job well done this week after delivering a final stroke of gun-crushing justice and collecting more than 12,000 firearms...

March 21 2024