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Fiji welcomes second Guardian Class patrol boat from Australia
March 08 2024
The Australian government has transferred a second Guardian Class patrol boat, the RFNS Puamau, to Fiji at an official handover ceremony in Western Au...
Defence in mourning: Australian Army soldier dies after parachute incident
The Australian Army has temporarily suspended all parachute training after an Australian Defence Force soldier died following a parachuting incident earlier this week.
March 07 2024
Australia, Vietnam announce closer defence ties in Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced closer defence and security ties with Vietnam under a new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
March 07 2024
Opinion: DIDS – a dangerous policy framework that doubles down on offshore dependency
The government’s Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS) has been widely welcomed by industry eager to get on with it following nearly three years of reviews;...
March 07 2024
From Australia with love: Defence Minister signs recon drone bound for Bakhmut
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has personally committed his seal of approval to Ukraine, after signing a reconnaissance drone bound for...
March 07 2024
Tasmanian debut: Hawkei vehicles touchdown in Hobart
Four new Australian Army Hawkei light protected mobility vehicles have touched down at Hobart Airport as the first Hawkei vehicles delivered to Tasmania.
March 07 2024
Boeing secures US$439.6m US Space Force contract for WGS-12 comms satellite
The US Space Force has awarded Boeing a US$439.6 million (AU$669.9 million) contract to build the 12th Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) communications satellite for Space Systems...
March 07 2024
Australia and Singapore sign deal to accelerate digital transformation and trade
The two nations have signed a new memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of ASEAN talks in Melbourne.
March 06 2024
German authorities rule out hack in military communications leak
Last week, a recording of German Air Force officers was published by a Russian broadcaster, prompting fears that military communications had been compromised by Russian...
March 06 2024
EDGE, Indra establish next-gen radar manufacturing joint venture
United Arab Emirates’ state-owned defence conglomerate, EDGE Group, has signed a new joint venture agreement with Spanish information technology and defence company...
March 06 2024
Celebrating defence industry's most inspiring individuals and initiatives
Defence Connect is pleased to launch the Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2024 with principal partner Atturra, recognising inspiring individuals and those...
March 06 2024
Chinese Navy aircraft carrier, Liaoning leads a People's Liberation Army-Navy task group in 2019
‘Primed’: Renewed concerns mount over China’s preparations for war
Global alarm bells are beginning to sound once again as economists and strategic policy experts, at home and abroad, are stressing concerns about China’s economic...
March 06 2024
SAAB, Rheinmetall secure explosive weaponry contracts with European partners
International defence primes SAAB and Rheinmetall have both announced significant explosive weaponry contracts signed in Europe this week.
March 06 2024
Dutton reveals shadow defence industry portfolio shake-up
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced a reshuffle in the Defence team that will lead the Coalition ahead of next year’s federal election.
March 05 2024
Albanese, Lee commit to ongoing Australia–Singapore defence relations
Australia and Singapore have committed to continuing defence cooperation, which includes an offer to host Australian nuclear-powered submarines, ahead of the ASEAN-Australia...
March 05 2024
USAF trials new prototype to power MQ-9 Reaper drones
The United States Air Force has successfully tested its 400 Hz Aircraft Power Lightcart prototype by powering a General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle.
March 05 2024
Australia confident in AUKUS partnership under Trump or Biden, Deputy PM says
The Australian government has confidence that the AUKUS partnership will persist with the eventual winner of the United States presidential election later this year,...
March 05 2024
Success leaves clues: US Navy Secretary looks to Japan, South Korea to help revive ‘idle’ US shipyards
US Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro has wrapped up a whirlwind tour of Japanese and South Korean shipyards seeking expertise and investment from the Asian allies to help...
March 05 2024
Australia renews focus on training Ukrainian soldiers
The Australian federal government has committed additional troops for Operation Kudu and a renewed focus to train Ukrainian soldiers in Europe.
March 05 2024
New CEO takes reins at Nova Systems
A new chief executive officer has taken the reins of the Australian engineering services and technology solutions company, bringing over 20 years of defence industry...
March 04 2024