New Zealand faces increased challenges over the next 25 years and must increase its frontline capabilities, according to the NZ Defence white paper.

US Congress has been notified of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of SM-2 Block IIIB STANDARD Warhead Compatible Telemetry missiles.

The Defence Science Institute, a partnership between the Department of Defence and the University of Melbourne, will help create smarter defence solutions.

The UK Government agreed funding for Defence of GBP33.8 billion in 2011-12, GBP34.4 billion in 2012-13, GBP34.1 billion in 2013-14 and GBP33.5 billion in 2014-15.

New Zealand’s 2010 Defence White Paper was originally due out in March this year; by the time of the NZ defence Industry Association (NZDIA) Forum in Wellington it still hadn’t appeared and was expected this month.

The New Zealand Defence Force’s Annual Report makes for some interesting reading for those who take the time to read between the lines.

Unmanned underwater vehicles may replace fixed undersea sensor networks and could eventually be weaponised, according to US Navy officials.

Published on 19 October, the Strategic Defence and Security Review details how UK Armed Forces will be reshaped to tackle emerging and future threats.

Austal will proceed with construction for the fourth and fifth vessels of the US DoD next-generation multi-use platform, the Joint High Speed Vessel.

US Congress has been notified of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Sweden of 15 UH-60M Blackhawk Helicopters and associated equipment and support.

Long-delayed bilateral defence trade treaties between the US and Australia and the UK have gained the consent of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

The number of serving personnel in the British Army will be reduced as part of spending cuts to be made in light of the ongoing Strategic Defence and Security Review.

Six high-tech teams from the US, Turkey, Japan and Australia have made it to the finals of the Multi-Autonomous Groundrobotics International Challenge.

Thales Australia has been awarded a follow-on contract by the US Department of Defense to supply minesweeping equipment for the US Navy’s Avenger class Mine Counter Measure Vessels (MCMVs).

The RNZAF is looking to replace most of its helicopter fleet in the near future with the introduction of the NH90 and A109LUH in quick succession.

UK Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has announced a review of the cost of renewing the Trident nuclear system, to ensure it provides value for money.