Minister for Defence Richard Marles

Australia’s ANI reappoints MD/CEO, defence minister announces

Australian Naval Infrastructure Pty Ltd (ANI) has reappointed its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Andrew Seaton, who has held both posts since 2020, has...
ALQ-218(V)1 Mid-Band Pod

Attacking Algorithms

The US Navy has shared details regarding planned enhancements for the electronic attack capabilities of its Boeing E/A-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft. The navy is...
The Senkaku Islands

Chinese Activity Near Senkaku Islands Demonstrates Greater Need for Maritime Awareness

As tensions escalate between China and Japan in the East China Sea, Japan continues to plan for the deterrence of Chinese aggression in and...
Safran MOU Signing

DSTA Partners Safran on Smart Technologies and Talent Development

Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and France’s Safran Electronics & Defense have entered into a collaboration to leverage smart technologies and nurture...

US Marines commence next rotational deployment to Australia

US Marine Corps (USMC) forces have commenced the Corps’ latest forward deployment to Darwin, in Australia’s Northern Territory, it was announced on 22 March. Up...
Security Bond-2023 will include aerial search operations, as well as sea rescue and fleet formation exercises, according to the Chinese defence ministry.

Iran, China, and Russia conduct combined naval drills in Gulf of Oman

On 15 March, surface ships from the Iranian, Chinese, and Russian navies came together in the Gulf of Oman to conduct a combined, four-day...
HMS Defender

Multi-Mission Platforms: Armada’s Top 10 Destroyers and Frigates

New generations of destroyers and frigates are continuing to bring an increase in capability, and an increase in contribution across the battlespace. As state-on-state strategic...

Bundeswehr Considering Purchasing Australian Built Boxer AFV

The German Armed Forces are considering purchasing Boxer Armoured Fighting Vehicles built in the Rheinmetall facility in Queensland Australia according to a report in...

Australia Moves to Build-up Amphibious Capabilities

Australia’s Department of Defence is currently evaluating proposals received from four industry teams to build the country’s Independent Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel (ILMV). The ILMV...
Military 5G

Famous Five

“5G will provide a transport layer that we’ll have to address in the Electronic Warfare (EW) community,” observed Colonel Kevin Finch. Col. Finch is...

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The M777 155mm/39 cal Light Towed Howitzer

Run out of Guns

liberation of Syria

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