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ADF signs new recruitment partner

WA joins forces with General Dynamics Mission Systems

The Cook Government has formed an alliance with a global defence juggernaut in a milestone move that will boost Western Australia’s defence industry and...
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HMAS Sydney leads ADF support to Bersama Shield

Australia’s role as an active security partner in the Indo-Pacific will continue to strengthen, with the launch of Exercise Bersama Shield 2025. The annual...
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US defence industry mission to diversify WA’s economy

Minister Paul Papalia has travelled to the United States to sell Western Australia’s world-class defence industry as part of the State Government’s Made in...
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Defence projects share in funding boost

The new initiatives are tackling some of the critical challenges facing the Australian Defence Force and are set to transform how Australia leverages technology...
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Defence research projects get $3 million in grants

Seven ground-breaking research projects delivering advanced technologies for Defence have received a significant funding boost through the Defence Innovation Partnership (DIP). The winning projects...
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Australia starts 1st Operation Argos deployment for 2025

A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and crew has deployed under Operation Argos, reaffirming Australia’s commitment to enforcing United Nations...
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AUKUS partners launch Innovation Challenge 2025

AUKUS partners have released the trilateral AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025, connecting partner governments to the very best technology across industrial and innovation sectors...
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Kongsberg signs deal for guided weapons factory

Defence has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence Australia to establish Australia’s first guided weapons production factory in Newcastle, NSW. This is the next...
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Australia creates new office for defence exports

Australia has created a new office dedicated to selling sovereign Australian defence technology to international partners. The new Australian Defence Strategic Sales Office (ADSSO)...
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APDR Podcast Episode 86 with host Kym Bergmann

The unreliability of the US as an ally continues to be demonstrated with President Donald Trump publicly reinforcing his wish to turn Canada into...

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