Defence net zero strategy and future energy strategy released
Defence unveiled its Net Zero Strategy and Future Energy Strategy designed to take practical action to reduce the impacts of climate change. Climate change is a national security issue. It poses risks...
View ArticleSTATEMENT: The Latest from Exercise Maritime Big Play
Defense Official Statement on AUKUS Pillar 2 and Exercise Maritime Big Play The following statement can be attributed to Ms. Madeline Mortelmans who is currently performing the duties of the Assistant...
View ArticleC2 Robotics and Thales Australia advance LUUV partnership
C2 Robotics and Thales Australia have announced a partnership to integrate Thales’ sovereign sensor technology into the Australian-made C2 Robotics Speartooth Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (LUUV)....
View ArticleElbit Systems wins contract for ‘Iron Beam’ laser
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded an approximately $200 million contract by the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) to supply high-power laser systems for the “Iron Beam” air...
View ArticleBabcock opens new Adelaide defence facility
Babcock Australasia (Babcock) has opened a new cutting-edge facility, that will see its Adelaide maintenance, manufacturing and repair footprint double in support of critical sovereign army and navy...
View ArticleTata Advanced Systems, Airbus inaugurate C295 FAL
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus inaugurated the Final Assembly Line (FAL) complex for the Airbus C295 aircraft in Vadodara, Gujarat in India. TASL and Airbus are partnering for the...
View ArticleAPDR Podcast Episode 69 with host Kym Bergmann
In this episode we have some truly stunning – and worrying – information that the rate of US nuclear powered submarine construction is slowing down, not speeding up. The information is on the public...
View ArticleStarke’s clamp is sealing deals
An innovative product designed and manufactured by the Stärke Advanced Manufacturing Group (AMG) has achieved significant commercial success across the globe, netting customers in ten countries and on...
View ArticleDroneShield expands European presence
DroneShield announced the expansion of its European footprint. This is in response to the escalating need for advanced counter-drone technologies across Europe. To enhance its regional capabilities,...
View ArticleThomas Global Systems, Lockheed Martin team up on airborne VPX I/O
Thomas Global Systems is working with Lockheed Martin to deliver next-generation computing input/output (I/O) capability for undisclosed platforms. Thomas Global Systems will develop and supply...
View ArticleArmy scales up Black Hawk training
Army is rapidly bringing its fleet of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters into service with the aircraft and crew flying more than 1,400 hours in support of introduction into service activities since the...
View ArticleAustralia unveils guided weapons plan
The Australian government has unveiled its blueprint to rapidly deliver missile manufacturing in Australia and accelerate the acquisition of long‑range strike capability over the next decade. The 2024...
View ArticleThales named preferred bidder for artillery ammo
The Australian government has taken another step towards rapidly establishing domestic manufacturing of missiles and munitions at scale under a plan that bolsters Australia’s defence capabilities while...
View ArticleRohde & Schwarz launches ARDRONIS Detect system
Rohde & Schwarz announced the launch of ARDRONIS Detect, a low-cost counter drone solution designed to detect and identify various types of drones. ARDRONIS Detect is the basis component of the...
View ArticleRheinmetall signs MOU with DOK-ING
Croatian UGS manufacturer DOK-ING and the Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint venture. A special feature of this...
View ArticleMEMKO expands with new Singapore office
MEMKO announced it is making a significant step forward to be part of the global aerospace and defence industry with the incorporation of its Singapore based company in addition to its current...
View ArticleRussell Veteran Living program set to take-off
The Cook Government has announced a $5 million Lotterywest grant to support the construction of emergency accommodation for veterans at risk of homelessness as part of the Royal Australian Air Force...
View ArticleFrench defence spending to hit $67.8 billion in 2029
In July 2023, France outlined its defence spending plans for the next six years in the Military Planning Law (LPM) 2024-30, expanding the modernisation initiatives kickstarted by LPM 2019-25 to reflect...
View ArticleAirbus and OCCAR sign A400M contract update
Airbus has signed two strategic contracts with the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), an international organisation based in Bonn, Germany, which manages the A400M programme on behalf...
View ArticleSpace Machines Company names new engineering lead
Space Machines Company (SMC), which is developing “roadside assistance” capabilities for satellites, has announced the appointment of Shane Albances as the new vice president of Engineering, as the...
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