AllDEWC SERVICES RECOGNISED FOR SERVICE EXCELLENCE TO DEFENCE
South Australian electronic warfare specialist DEWC Services has been recognised for its excellence in strengthening Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities as a trusted industry partner of the Australian Defence Force. The defence company, which has been solving emerging challenges in electronic warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance for the ADF for over 10 years, was named […]
Five Power Defence Arrangement exercise concludes
FIVE POWER DEFENCE ARRANGEMENT EXERCISE CONCLUDES Exercise Bersama Shield – a bi-annual military exercise between the five nations in the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) – concluded in Malaysia on Friday. Approximately 250 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel spent two weeks exercising with militaries from Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United […]
Navy set for major shake-up, just in a couple of months’ time
The Albanese government has released its long-awaited Defence Strategic Review, with major impacts across the Australian Defence Force, yet Navy is set for another review to shape its future force structure. As an island nation, Australia’s sovereignty, security, and prosperity is intrinsically linked to our maritime surrounds and the uncontested and unmolested access to […]
Germany places huge $8.5bn order for 60 Chinooks
Germany will acquire 60 CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift cargo helicopters in a possible foreign military sale approved by the US State Department for around US$8.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified the US Congress of the possible foreign military sale on 11 May. The sale includes the helicopters, as well […]
Thistlethwaite unveils counter-drone 30mm cannon
Assistant Minister for Defence Matt Thistlethwaite has officially launched an Australian-made counter-drone, the “Slinger” 30mm cannon. Minister Thistlethwaite made the announcement at the Electro Optic Systems (EOS) Defence Systems manufacturing facility in Canberra on 12 May. EOS Defence Systems executive vice-president Matt Jones said EOS was excited to launch the Slinger in response […]
Prime Minister Unveils DECO Australia’s New Testing Laboratory
Prime Minister Unveils DECO Australia’s New Testing Laboratory DECO’s new Testing Laboratory and the DECO Innovation Centre were officially opened today by the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP. The newly NATA-accredited laboratory and award-winning display centre showcases the exceptional investment the family-owned Australian manufacturer of premium aluminium building products […]
New F-35 fleet solutions presented to RAAF
A new maintenance solution for the Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of F-35 fighter jets has been unveiled by Lockheed Martin and the Belgium-headquartered ILIAS Solutions. The new F-35 fleet management solution provides real-time access to aircraft maintenance operations data, according to a public statement made by Lockheed on 26 April this year. Data […]
Exercise Brolga Run prepares 3rd Brigade
EXERCISE BROLGA RUN PREPARES 3RD BRIGADE FOR COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTS Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade has deployed to the Townsville Field Training Area to start the next stage of training on Exercise Brolga Run. Building on lessons learned earlier in the year, the brigade is fighting a simulated enemy for three weeks in a demanding […]
Defence Budget Media Release – Investing in Australia’s National Defence
J O I N T M E D I A R E L E A S E RICHARD MARLES MP DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PAT CONROY MP MINISTER FOR DEFENCE INDUSTRY MATT KEOGH MP MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL MATT THISTLETHWAITE MP ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR DEFENCE INVESTING IN AUSTRALIA’S NATIONAL DEFENCE […]
Carbonix expands in the U.S with ArgenTech Partnership
(L to R) Carbonix CEO, Philip van der Burg and Founder, Dario Valenza Carbonix expands in the U.S with ArgenTech Partnership SYDNEY, 11 MAY 2023: Leading Australian drone manufacturer, Carbonix, has announced its expansion in the U.S. market via an operating partnership with New Hampshire based ArgenTech Solutions. Following initial collaboration, the two companies […]