Australia names designer for AUKUS sub dry dock
The Australian government has tapped a designer for the submarine contingency dry dock capability in support of Australia’s conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarine fleet. Leidos Gibbs...
Australian and New Zealand Armies renew Plan ANZAC
The Australian Army has reinforced its long-standing relationship with one of Australia's closest allies with the signing of the renewed Plan ANZAC. Plan ANZAC...
Conroy heads to Türkiye for NATO summit
The Australian Government has announced that Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy will travel to Türkiye this week...
Australian businesses win $22 million in defence development grants
More than $22 million has been awarded to 60 Australian businesses in the latest round of the Defence Industry Development Grants program, as the...
Australia unveils new defence reforms
The Australian government has released its Rebuilding Defence Capability report that sets out structured and practical reforms which will ensure that every dollar of...
Australia boosts support for Ukraine’s defence
The Australian Government will provide an additional $100 million in assistance to Ukraine for critical military equipment, as the country continues its fight against...
APDR Podcast Episode 144 with host Kym Bergmann
Chaos continues in the Middle East with the status of peace talks between the US and Iran fluctuating wildly in response to continuing threats...
APDR Podcast Episode 142 with host Kym Bergmann
There has been more news about AUKUS Pillar One and the developing story that Australia will no longer receive two second hand and one...
Australia expands artillery manufacturing with $72 million deal
The Australian government has signed a $72 million contract with Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions to establish a new forging capability to produce large calibre ammunition...
US tried to compel Australia to spend extra billions on an unwanted SSN
This is the extraordinary position of the Australian government in explaining why the plan to acquire 8,000 tonne nuclear powered Virginia class attack submarines...
