As the Russian invasion of Ukraine nears the end of its fourth day, the profound geopolitical consequences of Putin's decision are beginning to crystallise.

Serco has launched the Serco Australian Industry Portal, through veteran-owned BenchOn, to enhance engagement with Australian businesses.

No doubt our readers will have seen the news that Russian forces are engaged in a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As a defence-focused media organisation, it’s important that I share with you ADM Group’s editorial strategy as this tragedy unfolds.

Defence confirmed in a statement released on Saturday that on 17 February the P-8A Poseidon detected a laser illuminating the aircraft while in flight over Australia’s northern approaches.

Veteran owned and independent Australian SME, Mirragin, partnered with AGB Events and Intel to deliver the largest drone sky show ever produced in the Southern Hemisphere.

A United States delegation will visit bases and facilities in Australia to progress the AUSMIN 2021 commitments.

A round-up of events making news across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region this month.

Defence’s purpose-built Australian Hypersonics Research Precinct has opened at Eagle Farm in Brisbane.

Australia will provide a $580 million loan and grant finance package for upgrades and refurbishments to several priority ports in Papua New Guinea.

A new teaming agreement signed today between public affairs firm Pyne and Partners and defence consultancy Arican will create a one-stop shop for businesses in the defence industry seeking advice and support.

A new virtual reality tool that addresses ergonomic challenges posed by military vessels is one of five ventures to receive funding as part of the latest round of grants from the Defence Innovation Partnership’s Collaborative Research Fund (CRF).

Independent consulting firm Beca and the Indigenous Defence and Infrastructure Consortium (iDiC) have formed a strategic partnership to grow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander companies.

Serco has been awarded a two-year contract extension to continue providing base operation, hospitality and support services on behalf of the ADF in the Middle East.

Trials of new Seabin Smart Technology at Sydney Harbour Defence sites have removed 2,920 kilograms of plastic, fuels and detergents from Sydney Harbour in the past 12 months and plans are now underway to expand the technology.

Lockheed Martin Australia has announced its ongoing commitment to the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) for a further two years.

The length of time it takes for Defence to approve large acquisition projects will be cut by up to a quarter under a range of contracting changes introduced by the government to reduce red tape.