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Extended range AMRAAM successfully tested from NASAMS
February 28 2024
The AMRAAM-Extended Range missile variant was successfully fired from a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, with support from the Norwegi...
Defence retains full confidence in consultants despite overcharging reports
The Australian Department of Defence has confirmed it retains full confidence in consulting contractors such as multinational KPMG, after claims consultants overcharged the...
February 28 2024
Global shipbuilder begins construction on new multi-purpose support ship
Co-developed with the Portuguese Navy, Dutch shipbuilder Damen has begun construction on its new multi-purpose support ship, highlighting its combat and intelligence,...
February 28 2024
Australian gunners bring out big guns for US artillery contest
Australian Defence Force personnel have gained some hard-won recognition for their artillery skills at the US Army’s Best by Test artillery competition in Hawaii.
February 28 2024
Defence of Australia: An isolationist fantasy, old and tired dream we struggle to wake from
For much of our modern history, Australia’s strategic posture has been based on what has been formalised as “Defence of Australia” doctrine and a relatively...
February 28 2024
US State Department approves possible US$281m radio sale to Germany
Germany will acquire high-frequency radios in a possible US$281 million foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
February 28 2024
ADF raises pass rates with stress monitoring teams and equipment
The Australian Defence Force has welcomed benefits provided by wearable technology and specialist teams used to monitor physical and mental stress in its trainees.
February 28 2024
New EXOSKIN suit launched for protection against chemical agents
British engineering and protection equipment manufacturer Avon Protection has launched a new EXOSKIN-S1 CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) protective suit...
February 28 2024
Australia and Pacific neighbours deepen ties through rugby union partnership
Rugby union is set to boom in the Pacific with the federal government allocating $14.2 million for the Australian-Pacific Rugby Union Partnership, bringing Australia and its...
February 27 2024
Defence culture of cost overruns must end, Thistlethwaite says
Assistant Minister for Defence Matt Thistlethwaite has confirmed that the Department of Defence’s culture of cost overruns must end, following similar commentary from...
February 27 2024
Lightning fast: Australia, Indonesia fast-track defence cooperation agreement
A “lightning-fast” Australia-Indonesia defence cooperation agreement is reportedly being accelerated within months, according to comments from Deputy Prime...
February 27 2024
Off the menu: Deputy PM rules out Abrams battle tank gift to Ukraine
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has ruled out donating Australia’s fleet of 59 M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to the armed forces of Ukraine.
February 27 2024
With the surface fleet review locked in, what about the rest of the Navy fleet?
Our Navy is more than just our destroyers, frigates and OPVs, yet the recent surface fleet review has left some serious questions about the rest of the Navy’s surface...
February 27 2024
Elbit Systems secures $600m contract to supply systems for Aussie Redback IFV fleet
Elbit Systems has been awarded a AU$600 million contract to supply key systems to Hanwha Defense Australia as it delivers the AS21 Redback infantry fighting vehicle to the...
February 27 2024
Putin takes to the sky in modernised White Swan strategic bomber
Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken to the skies as he approves modernised Tu-160M “White Swan” strategic missile bomber aircraft for use by the Russian...
February 27 2024
Quasar Satellite selected for US Catalyst Accelerator program
Australian space start-up Quasar Satellite Technologies has been selected in a US acceleration program by the US Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate.
February 27 2024
UK pledges £245m munitions package for Ukraine
The United Kingdom has pledged to replenish Ukraine’s artillery ammunition with a £245 million munitions package, two years after Russia launched its invasion of...
February 26 2024
Former Army training chief appointed as new Aviation Australia CEO
A former director general of the Australian Army’s executive training authority has been appointed as chief executive officer of Aviation Australia.
February 26 2024
EOS, Shielders Advanced Industries to build remote weapons system in UAE
EOS Defence Systems and Shielders Advanced Industries have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture and manufacture EOS’ remote weapon system...
February 26 2024
Austal to build 2 additional Evolved Cape Class patrol boats
Austal has been awarded a contract valued at $157 million for the construction of an additional two Evolved Cape Class patrol boats for the Royal Australian Navy.
February 26 2024