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Following the Coalition’s loss in the 21 May federal election, new Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton has announced the coalition’s front bench, including the shadow defence roles. With the unopposed…
Australian Defence Business Review’s top story
Following the Coalition’s loss in the 21 May federal election, new Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton has announced the coalition’s front bench, including the shadow defence roles. With the unopposed…
In the wake of Labor’s victory in the May 21 federal election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his new cabinet. Taking the position of Defence Minister is The Hon…
The Royal Australian Air Force’s Exercise Diamond Storm 22 has kicked off in the skies above the Northern Territory. Taking place from RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal, and in the…
Information on the PLA Navy’s electronic warfare posture is slowly emerging in the public domain On 5th April, the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) defence thinktank hosted its annual Sea…
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has announced that the US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale (FMS) to Australia of 20 M142 High Mobility Artillery…
The Russian Army’s use of electronic warfare during the first phase of the Ukraine War appeared underwhelming Early on 24 February the Russian Armed forces began their invasion of Ukraine,…
The second of the Royal Australian Navy’s two new Supply class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) ships, HMAS Stalwart, has successfully been declared “mission ready” after it successfully conducted its first…
The Royal Australian Navy launched its new Horizon Three ship sustainment model at the recent Sea Power 2022 conference. Horizon Three was born out of Navy’s Plan Galileo, and is…
Northrop Grumman Australia has signed an acquisition services contract with Defence to support CASG in the lead up to the MQ-4C Triton entering service. Signed in advanced of an interim…
The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed a Boeing E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft and Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters to the new Exercise Black Flag in the US. Held across multiple…
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has announced that Australia will donate an additional 34 armoured vehicles to Ukraine. The additional vehicles – comprising 20 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles (PMV) and 14…
The US Navy’s Pacific Fleet created the new Unmanned Surface Vessel Division One (USVDIV-1) at San Diego on May 13 so that it can expedite the development and integration of…
Sydney-based Thomas Global Systems has been selected as the Prime System Integrator for the Australian Army’s M1A2 Abrams Immersive Tactical Trainer (ITT). The contract will support the introduction of and…
As the prevailing geo-strategic circumstances continue to deteriorate at an alarming rate, and the 4th Industrial Revolution accelerates the global proliferation of advanced technology, how can air forces further develop a competitive advantage through more effective training?
The US Air Force has revealed it successfully conducted a test firing of a hypersonic Lockheed Martin AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) off California on 14 May. The test…
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has announced the government will invest a further $454 million in the Royal Australian Air Force’s Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system. Formerly called the…
Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2022 (AW22) has commenced in the waters of Jervis Bay on the NSW south coast. Designed to test and demonstrate new autonomous maritime capabilities, the two-week exercise…
The recently decommissioned Royal Australian Navy Armidale class patrol boat – the former HMAS Maitland – is to be converted into an autonomous patrol boat testbed. Maitland will be converted…
The AMDA Foundation has revealed the INDO PACIFIC 2022 International Maritime Exposition – held in Sydney from 10-12 May – had the largest exhibitor turnout and show space in the…
Navantia Australia and CIMIC Group company UG have announced they will bid for the Australian Army’s Project LAND 8710 Phase 1 Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel Medium (LMV-M) requirement. The tie-up comes…