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Ahead of the curve or still just treading water? A closer look at the ‘real’ figures behind the surface fleet review (Part 2)

April 09 2024

The Indo-Pacific is undergoing one of the largest and most transformative military build-ups in history, with the region’s navies rapidly transf...

Northrop Grumman successfully completes construction of Manta Ray UUV

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the final assembly of a full-size uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) prototype known as Manta Ray as part of a DARPA program to...

April 09 2024

US Army taps Lockheed Martin for US$483m JAGM, Hellfire contract

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a US$483 million (AU$731.2 million) follow-on production contract to provide joint-air-to-ground missiles (JAGM) and Hellfire...

April 09 2024

Additional $83m worth of defence infrastructure for HMAS Stirling

Assistant Minister for Defence Matt Thistlethwaite has announced an $83 million investment to develop critical infrastructure upgrades at HMAS Stirling.

April 09 2024

Government announces next CDF and new-look Defence leadership

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has recommended a raft of senior ADF leadership changes to the Governor-General.

April 09 2024

Rheinmetall to deliver UGVs to Japanese self-defence force

Rheinmetall has secured a contract to deliver Mission Master SP unmanned ground vehicles to the Japanese Self-Defence Forces, with delivery slated for early 2025.

April 08 2024

DEWC Services, University of Adelaide team up to research AI in Defence

DEWC Services and the University of Adelaide are researching ways to leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence to support the Australian Defence Force, assisting...

April 08 2024

Conroy to visit US, eyes boosting defence industry

Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has announced that he is visiting the United States this week, reviewing the Virginia Class shipyard and providing an update to industry...

April 08 2024

Australia, regional partners host maritime activities in South China Sea

Australia has joined with the United States, the Philippines, and Japan to host a maritime cooperative activity in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, with the...

April 08 2024

Ahead of the curve or still just treading water? A closer look at the ‘real’ figures behind the surface fleet review (Part 1)

The findings of the government’s Independent Analysis into the Navy’s Surface Combatant Fleet have been heralded a step change for the future of the Royal...

April 08 2024

Government pushes for better veteran employment opportunities

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Matt Keogh announced that the federal government has renewed the Veteran Employment Commitment, encouraging...

April 07 2024

Australia lays first sea mines in nearly half a century

Australia has laid sea mines for the first time in nearly 50 years as part of mine warfare and clearance diving activity Exercise Dugong.

April 07 2024

US Defense Secretary ‘expressed outrage’ over World Central Kitchen bombing

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has issued strong remarks to Israel’s defence minister following the death of seven aid workers.

April 05 2024

Albanese government receives PFAS review

The Albanese government has received the independent review into PFAS contamination around Defence bases but will take time to assess the findings.

April 05 2024

Defence releases new tenders to enhance capability

The Commonwealth has released a raft of new tenders to continue building Australian defence capability, including pre-tendering activities for warehousing and distribution...

April 05 2024

EOS unveils leadership changes

ASX-listed EOS has announced a range of new appointments to oversee growth across Australian and international markets.

April 05 2024

ADF launches day and night missions during Exercise Diamond Shield 24

The Australian Defence Force has launched day and night air defence missions as part of live training during Exercise Diamond Shield 24.

April 04 2024

Impartiality expected: Governor-General appointee facing early scrutiny

Early scrutiny has been cast on the federal government’s announcement of Order of Australia recipient Samantha Mostyn as Australia’s next governor-general.

April 04 2024

Stating the obvious: Study reveals vulnerability of Australian economy to maritime blockages

As an island nation with an economy dependent on the unmolested access to the global maritime commons, it goes without saying that Australia is exceedingly vulnerable to an...

April 04 2024