Under a $508,000 contract from the Department of Home Affairs BMT Defence and Security Australia is examining the feasibility of restoring several of the Philippine Coast Guard vessels to operational service | Ben Felton

A consignment of state-of-the-art Sentinel 830R Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boats will form part of the $100 million military assistance package for Ukraine recently announced by the Australian Government.

Alkath Group has opened a new Product Showcase centre in Nowra that brings together a range of solutions from its subsidiaries Global Defence Solutions, Mellori Solutions and Resilience Logistic Solutions under one roof.

SPEE3D announced the launch of its Expeditionary Manufacturing Unit during the European Defence Agency’s Additive Manufacturing Village. The EMU is made up of two 20-foot containers, which can rapidly produce cast-equivalent metal parts

Air Vice-Marshal Tony Davies is the new Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force.

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace, along with its German partners Diehl and MBDA Deutschland, have teamed to ensure the successful development of the future Norwegian and German supersonic strike missile known as 3SM Tyrfing.

Argentina seeks NZ armoured vehicles

The New Zealand Ministry of Defence is in “preliminary discussions” with the Argentine Government around a potential sale of its remaining surplus NZLAVs to the country | Ben Felton

Navy to decommission HMAS Huon without direct replacement

The Royal Australian Navy will decommission the Minehunter Coastal, HMAS Huon, on 30 May 2024 at HMAS Waterhen.

Australian Industry Group criticises impact of SAMS Act on defence industry

The Australian Industry Gorup (Ai Group) has criticised the Safeguarding Australia's Military Secrets Act, which entered into force on 6 May 2024, with group Chief Executive Innes Willox describing it as "illogical, unfair and unworkable."

ROK-Australia Relations: AUKUS and Path to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

On 29 April a South Korean delegation, led by Foreign Minister Tae-yul Cho and Defence Minister Won-sik Shin, commenced their diplomatic mission for the sixth ROK-Australia Foreign and Defence Ministers’ (2+2) Meeting in Australia | Eunhyuk Cha

Dongara Marine delivers fast patrol boat to Northern Territory Police

Completed in March 2024, PV Deutrom was purpose designed, built, and equipped for police operations requiring very high speed and the ability to carry multiple personnel.

ASC to sustain Submarine Rotational Force-West Virginia class submarines

ASC has been selected to provide sustainment support to visiting US Navy Virginia Class submarines at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia from 2027.

Corvus Technology Solutions opens South Korea office to support Redback

Corvus Technology Solutions has opened an office in the Republic of Korea to support the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle program.

Defence to accelerate, expand upgrades to Northern Bases

Speaking at the ADM Northern Australia Defence Summit, Pat Conroy, the Minister for Defence Industry and the Pacific announced that the government will expand and accelerate upgrades to Defence's Northern Bases. 

Sentinel Boats awarded by NZ Minister of Defence

Tasmania based Sentinel Boats has taken out the highest honour in the New Zealand Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry.

New CEO for EOS Defense Systems USA appointed

Shawn Baerlocher has been appointed as the new CEO of EOS Defense Systems USA, replacing Brigadier General (Ret) Philip Coker.

Robertson Barracks Solar Farm opened

Defence has opened the new Robertson Barracks Solar Farm. The 10-megawatt solar farm is made up of over 27,000 solar panels and will supply up to 40 per cent of the energy needs of the base.

Kongsberg completes hardware delivery for Australian NASAMS program

Kongsberg Defence Australia has delivered the final Fire Distribution Centre for the Australian Army's National Advanced Surface to Air Missile Systems.

BAE Systems Australia supporting Hunter class suppliers to embrace smart technology

Adelaide-based SMEs MyModular, Century Engineering, MG Engineering, Novafast International, Axiom and Hobart-based CBG Systems have signed up to the ‘Connected Supplier’ project to explore opportunities to use technology for better business performance.  

Nominations open for WIDA 2024

Australian Defence Magazine is delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the Women in Defence Awards 2024!