Drone navigation moves to the stars
A surge in GPS jamming attacks in drone warfare has inspired Australian researchers to develop a celestial navigation system that uses visual data from stars rather than relying on the global positioning system. Remote sensing engineers from the University...
SCYTALYS wins Canadian deals for TIC3 project
SCYTALYS has been awarded key contracts by Canada for the development, deployment, integration and ongoing support of at least five Link-22 Systems for the Tactical Integrated Command, Control and Communications (TIC3) Line of Effort 4 (LoE4). These contracts, valued...
INVISIO, US DIU advance wireless tactical comms
A project between INVISIO and the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has showcased the benefits of co-development when it comes to developing tactical communications solutions for military operators at speed, resulting in the INVISIO Link solution. INVISIO worked with...
Saab unveils UAV live training developments
Saab has unveiled a UAV training capability which can act both as an asset or threat during military exercises. Saab has also recently received an order from an undisclosed customer to deliver a number of prototype UAV live training...
Rheinmetall completes acquisition of Loc Performance Products
Rheinmetall has now completed the takeover of the U.S. company Loc Performance Products. The Düsseldorf-based technology group announced the purchase of the renowned vehicle specialist based in Plymouth, Michigan, in August 2024. Following approval by competent supervisory authorities, the...
APDR Podcast Episode 74 with host Kym Bergmann
In this episode we cover the two big Defence stories that broke last week: the emergency funding request in the US to prop up Virginia class submarine construction and secondly the Japanese government granting approval for the potential sale...
BMT acquires Australian Maritime Technologies
BMT, a global leader in maritime design, technical consultancy, and engineering, has acquired Australian Maritime Technologies (AMT), an independent, wholly Australian-owned naval design and marine engineering consultancy based in Melbourne. Specialising in engineering, design, and consulting services for marine...
STATEMENT: Defence on Commission on Veteran Suicide
A STATEMENT FROM THE CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCE, THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE AND THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
2 DECEMBER 2024
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide commenced on 8 July...
DCI launches second data center in South Australia
DCI Data Centers (DCI) has officially launched its second data centre in South Australia. The A$70 million secure facility is the first of its kind and ready to support the growing IT infrastructure needs for the state. Named Adelaide...
Saab Australia named Veteran Employer of Choice
Saab Australia has been nationally recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice by the Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). As the top level of the DVA’s Veteran Employment Commitment, the Veteran Employer of Choice status acknowledges organisations...