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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Australia opens 2025 Strategic Policy Grants Program
Defence is supporting original, independent research and public policy engagement through its annual Strategic Policy Grants Program (SPGP), which opened its 2025 round. The...
Indian defence sector is set to grow 20% during FY24-FY29
On the back of strong government backing and increasing private sector participation, CareEdge Ratings estimates, the Indian defence sector, set to grow at a...
Australia accelerates Defence capability delivery
The delivery of the final nine of Australia’s fleet of 72 F-35A Lightning II aircraft underscores the Australian government’s commitment to keeping Australia safe...
Singapore spent $63 billion on defence during 2020-24
Singapore’s commitment to modernisation of its armed forces has driven the country to consistently allocate an average of 3.5% of its GDP to defence...
Investment bolstering WA’s defence workforce
More than 1,000 Western Australians have so far benefited from training opportunities and financial assistance to ‘start something’ and embark on a rewarding career...