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

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.

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

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

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. 

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.  

US Marines to deploy Iron Dome in the Pacific in 2025

The United States Marine Corps is set to begin fielding Rafael Advanced Defense Systems’ Iron Dome air defence system in 2025, with the 1st Low Altitude Air Defense battalion in Hawai'i set to field the system first.

Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets program enters into force

The Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets program entered into force on 6 May 2024. Individuals who require a foreign work authorisation are required to submit their request by 7 August 2024.

US-Japan-Australia Defence Ministers Meeting announces trilateral F-35A, air and missile defence exercises

The deployment, announced as part of the 4 May Australia-United States-Japan Defence Ministers Meeting (TDMM) is one of three major trilateral F-35A training exercises planned for the next two years

HyImpulse successfully launches from Koonibba Test Range

On 3 May 2024, HyImpulse successfully launched its SR75 rocket from Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range.

Hanwha Defence Australia CEO steps down

After a decade with Hanwha, inaugural Hanwha Defence Australia Managing Director Mr Richard Cho has stepped down from the company.

Craig International Ballistics awarded $30m contract from Defence

The government has placed a $30 million order with Queensland-based Craig International Ballistics for body armour.

Christine Zeitz to retire from Northrop Grumman Australia in September

Northrop Grumman Australia Chief Executive and General Manager, Christine Zeitz, is set to retire from the role at the end of September 2024.

Nominations open for WIDA 2024

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