Australia introduces new award for Indo-Pacific service
The Australian government has introduced a new award to recognise the service of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel in the Indo-Pacific region. For decades the ADF has operated throughout the Indo‑Pacific in support of a more peaceful, stable and...
Australia boosts stockpile of anti-radar missiles
The Australian government is investing up to $650 million to acquire additional stocks of the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) missiles, which are designed to detect, attack and destroy enemy radar systems.
This is to increase the warstock of...
Public comment opens on HMAS Stirling works
A public comment period has commenced for interested parties to access documents and provide submissions on the Submarine Rotational Force – West (SRF-West) priority works at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. The consultation period will run from 29 January to...
KDX-II modernisation to enhance South Korea’s combat readiness
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has launched a significant performance improvement program (PIP) for its Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyers (KDX-II), aiming to modernise critical systems and enhance combat readiness. The KDX-II upgrade underscores South Korea’s focus on...
Defence personnel awarded Australia Day honours
Seventy-nine Defence personnel received Australian Honours and Awards this Australia Day acknowledging their significant contribution to the country. There were 25 Order of Australia recipients and 54 Military Award recipients from across the Australian Defence Force. In support of...
SEA 3000 bidders in the home straight
The two bidders – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) from Japan and Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems (TKMS) from Germany - are believed to be finalising their offers, with responses due on March 31. More formally known as risk reduction studies...
Australia boosts investment in air defence capabilities
The Australian government is providing a financial boost to two local companies to support the rapid development of technology to degrade integrated air and missile defence systems (IAMD) of potential adversaries. The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’s (ASCA) Mission 1...
TEAL: US spending on UAS to hit $22 billion by fiscal 2034
The United States has been in the forefront of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) development for many years and continues to account for a disproportionate share of the world UAS market. This is due to a variety of factors, including...
Defence Press Conference – Thales, Bendigo
The following transcript was released by Defence
SUBJECTS: Bendigo Bushmasters contract, local jobs, establishment of Second Long Range Fires Regiment, StrikeMaster contract, Australian support for Ukraine, Hunter class frigate construction.FEDERAL MEMBER FOR BENDIGO, LISA CHESTERS: Good morning. Lisa Chesters, Federal Member for Bendigo, and very proud to be standing...
New study available on UK defence ‘circular economy’
How a circular economy for the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) could be achieved is outlined in a new report. Compiled with assistance from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) as part of the UKRI NICER Programme’s CEctor...
