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Government promises 'real and meaningful' reform in wake of Defence & Veteran Suicide Royal Commission

Government promises 'real and meaningful' reform in wake of Defence & Veteran Suicide Royal Commission

3 December 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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From 'pushing trolleys' at Big W Woden to commanding our namesake ship: Meet HMAS Canberra's captain

From 'pushing trolleys' at Big W Woden to commanding our namesake ship: Meet HMAS Canberra's captain

30 November 2024 | By James Coleman
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Crew of HMAS Canberra to exercise Freedom of Entry parade on Saturday

Crew of HMAS Canberra to exercise Freedom of Entry parade on Saturday

28 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Army’s new Abrams tanks settle into their new Townsville home

Army’s new Abrams tanks settle into their new Townsville home

28 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Lay of the Land, quishing, and non-profits – Cyber Threat Report reveals evolving cybercrime techniques

Lay of the Land, quishing, and non-profits – Cyber Threat Report reveals evolving cybercrime techniques

26 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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German and Japanese designs shortlisted for navy general purpose frigate

German and Japanese designs shortlisted for navy general purpose frigate

25 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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AUKUS partners to accelerate hypersonic weapons technology ambitions

AUKUS partners to accelerate hypersonic weapons technology ambitions

25 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Australian company conducts successful first flight of zero-emission passenger aircraft

Australian company conducts successful first flight of zero-emission passenger aircraft

23 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Damen LST100 design selected for Army's heavy landing craft requirement

Damen LST100 design selected for Army's heavy landing craft requirement

22 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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ASC reaches enterprise agreement with South Australian workforce

ASC reaches enterprise agreement with South Australian workforce

21 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Australia and US expand bilateral defence basing and exercise agreements to include Japan

Australia and US expand bilateral defence basing and exercise agreements to include Japan

20 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Expanded joint military training facilities opened at Queensland’s Shoalwater Bay

Expanded joint military training facilities opened at Queensland’s Shoalwater Bay

14 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Government cements agreement with industry to build nuclear-powered submarines

Government cements agreement with industry to build nuclear-powered submarines

14 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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BAE Systems Australia wins $160 million missile seeker contract

BAE Systems Australia wins $160 million missile seeker contract

12 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Former ACT policeman awarded posthumous VC for Vietnam gallantry

Former ACT policeman awarded posthumous VC for Vietnam gallantry

12 November 2024 | By Ian Bushnell
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UNSW Canberra academic releases drone warfare study paper based on Ukrainian experience

UNSW Canberra academic releases drone warfare study paper based on Ukrainian experience

10 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Big jump in bureaucracy numbers at all government levels

Big jump in bureaucracy numbers at all government levels

9 November 2024 | By Chris Johnson
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Australia’s Gilmour Space given regulatory approval to launch

Australia’s Gilmour Space given regulatory approval to launch

9 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Government throws more money at Defence’s ongoing personnel retention problems

Government throws more money at Defence’s ongoing personnel retention problems

8 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Government cancels sovereign Defence satellite communications project

Government cancels sovereign Defence satellite communications project

7 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Australia promises more military aid to Ukraine

Australia promises more military aid to Ukraine

7 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Government re-announces local missile production and acquisition ambitions

Government re-announces local missile production and acquisition ambitions

4 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Army shows off new Black Hawk helicopter fleet progress

Army shows off new Black Hawk helicopter fleet progress

2 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Top End bids farewell to US Marine Corps contingent for another year

Top End bids farewell to US Marine Corps contingent for another year

1 November 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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'Momentous' deal sealed between WA and Federal governments over Defence Precinct at Henderson

'Momentous' deal sealed between WA and Federal governments over Defence Precinct at Henderson

22 October 2024 | By Chris Johnson
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New Australian Border Force Commissioner named

New Australian Border Force Commissioner named

14 October 2024 | By Chris Johnson
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BAE Systems boosts jobs with head office move to Adelaide's Lot Fourteen precinct

BAE Systems boosts jobs with head office move to Adelaide's Lot Fourteen precinct

10 October 2024 | By James Day
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Air Force orders advanced systems for northern airbase drone defence demonstration

Air Force orders advanced systems for northern airbase drone defence demonstration

29 September 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Army’s new Black Hawk helicopters conduct first series of sea trials

Army’s new Black Hawk helicopters conduct first series of sea trials

27 September 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare releases annual Defence suicide report

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare releases annual Defence suicide report

26 September 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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On third anniversary of AUKUS, leaders laud progress but much remains to be done

On third anniversary of AUKUS, leaders laud progress but much remains to be done

24 September 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Government to invest in domestic rocket motor manufacture

Government to invest in domestic rocket motor manufacture

22 September 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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