3+ hour, 16+ min ago  (1439+ words) Opinion: Australia should prioritise defending its northern approaches and sustaining coalition operations, arguing that its greatest value in a Taiwan contingency lies in strategic depth and support rather than front-line combat, explains Air Marshal (Ret'd) John Harvey AM. Australia's debate…...

21+ hour, 46+ min ago  (235+ words) The Australian Army has announced the integration of Quantum Systems" Vector drones into the 9th Regiment, Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery. Three Quantum Vector 2-in-1 operator courses have been completed to date with more drone qualification courses expected to be completed…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (582+ words) Opinion: Europe is experiencing a rise in nationalism driven by migration, economic pressures and ongoing conflicts. As far-right parties gain influence and anti-migrant sentiment grows, there are concerns these trends could erode democratic institutions, increase social tensions and undermine long-term…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (595+ words) Opinion: At the Shangri-La Dialogue, asked by a New Zealand journalist where we stand, Pete Hegseth called our 2 per cent defence spend "freeloading. The word fits. He just aimed it the wrong way. The freeloading is real, but it isn't…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (274+ words) Sydney counter-drone developer Drone Shield has secured a $24. 9 million contract supporting the mission of the US Department of War's Joint Interagency Task Force 401. The contract has an initial value of $19. 3 million, with an additional $5. 6 million in options of the end-user…...

3+ week, 15+ hour ago  (501+ words) Opinion: As we look forward to the Shangri-La Dialogue this coming weekend and expected announcements about deeper cooperation with Japan, trilateral initiatives with New Zealand and so on, what we need is more dedicated funding and government support (beyond rhetoric)…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (196+ words) How is Australia's naval shipbuilding sector preparing for a new generation of landing craft, autonomous maritime systems and general purpose frigates? In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by Paddy Gregg, chief executive…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (254+ words) Hanwha Defence Australia has announced the appointment of Kim Dong-hyeon as the company's new CEO. Kim previously held the position of head of Hanwha Aerospace Land Systems Business Group, which encompasses the company's entire land defence operations, and has over…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (785+ words) Bluebottle USVs look East to Japan, an explosive-jet ski concept makes a splash and drone replaceability rather than repair delays. These ideas and approaches are our top picks from day two of the Indian Ocean Defence & Security Conference & Exhibition held…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (243+ words) When the leaders of the world's two major powers meet, the world stops to take notice and nowhere is this clearer than in the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. There is no…...