AllWeekly Media and Intelligence Report 16/05/25
PM talks defence in Indonesia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese jetted off to Indonesia for talks aimed at increasing military exercises and defence trade between the two countries. The trip was the first of Mr Albanese’s second term after Labor’s convincing May 3 election victory. The Prime Minister refreshed his frontbench in a move which left […]
Defence families recognised on International Day of Families
The Australian Defence Force has reaffirmed its commitment to families, signing a new ADF Family Covenant to mark International Day of Families. The new covenant reinforces Defence’s pledge to support ADF families by helping them balance the demands of service life, with the needs of their family. It acknowledges the vital contribution ADF families make […]
HMAS Sydney deployed on sanctions enforcement against North Korea
The ADF is supporting the enforcement of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against North Korea through the deployment of HMAS Sydney under Operation Argos. Since 2018, the ADF has enforced UNSC sanctions against North Korea to deter and disrupt illegal maritime activity, including ship-to-ship transfers at sea. These sanctions limit North Korea’s imports of […]
ASCA launches next Defence mission focused on counter small uncrewed aerial systems
The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) is seeking industry support to enhance Defence’s counter drone capabilities with the launch of Mission Syracuse. Mission Syracuse will focus on rapidly developing advanced technology options to intercept uncrewed aerial systems that can be integrated into the ADF’s existing counter small uncrewed aerial systems (CsUAS). The mission seeks sovereign […]
Weekly Media and Intelligence Report 02/05/25
Labor eyeing off two terms Nothing is taken for granted in politics, but Labor’s election victory was so emphatic that a further two terms is not beyond the realm of possibility. Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese inflicted one of the worst defeats on the Coalition and became the first Prime Minister to win a second […]
MBSE Symposium: Embracing Change to Transform Enterprise
MEMKO is leading eco-system development for sovereign capability on digital engineering. Building on the success of our previous industry events, our 2025 symposium will bring together users and industry partners to share knowledge and learn about advancements in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Following the launch of the Defence Digital Engineering Strategy, the defence industry’s adoption […]
Dual ship commissioning celebrates maritime capability
The Royal Australian Navy has welcomed two more Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats into commissioned service in a ceremony at their homeport of HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin. The ceremony will give Cape Schanck and Cape Solander the designation of His Majesty’s Australian Ships (HMAS), officially recognising their status as commissioned warships in the Royal Australian […]
Construction commenced on RAAF Base Darwin Mid-Term Refresh Project
Defence has held a sod turning ceremony to acknowledge commencement of the RAAF Base Darwin Mid-Term Refresh project, worth almost $160 million. Works commenced on the major capital facilities and infrastructure project in early April. The investment will provide upgrades to RAAF Base Darwin to enhance security, community safety and resilience, including a new high-capacity […]
Australia, the Philippines and the United States conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity
Australia, the Philippines and the United States have conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone. The Royal Australian Navy’s guided-missile destroyer HMAS Sydney participated in this MCA with the Philippine Navy’s guided missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna and aircraft from the Philippines and the United States. The MCA demonstrates […]
Babcock and Surf Life Saving NSW sign MOU to deliver long-range drone capability across Australia
Babcock Australasia (Babcock) and Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) have joined forces to pursue long-range drone technology and services that could radically transform the state’s surf lifesaving operations into a broader national asset for disaster prevention, response, and recovery. The two parties formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding today, which seeks to explore opportunities to […]