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2019 Ministerial Statement on Defence Operations
Some six months into my tenure as Minister for Defence, it is my privilege to deliver my first Ministerial Statement on the Defence portfolio. Today I will provide an overview of the global, regional and domestic operations of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Australia’s security environment is the most challenging it has been for many […]
Labor's plan to fix Australia's encryption laws doesn't go far enough
On Tuesday the Labor Party announced it would attempt to fix Australia's controversial encryption laws. Yes, the laws that Labor itself voted for in December 2018, enabling the government to get them over the line. The text of the Telecommunications Amendment (Repairing Assistance and Access) Bill 2019 was then tabled on Wednesday. It's worth looking […]
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NATO members met in London this week to celebrate the alliance’s 70th anniversary and discuss the increasing number of challenges they face. But instead of projecting an image of unity and strength, global leaders squabbled and gossiped. Tom McTague argues in The Atlantic that while NATO embodies the core values of the West, the organisation […]
Decision on submarine maintenance due this week
A politically sensitive decision on whether to shift lucrative submarine maintenance work from South Australia to Western Australia is set to be made this week amid lobbying by MPs from both states. The proposal to relocate hundreds of jobs maintaining the navy's Collins-class submarines will go to the National Security Committee of Cabinet (NSC) on […]
Newcatle 500
The Royal Australian Navy, Australian Regular Army and the Royal Australian Air Force joined forces at the Newcastle 500 – Supercars 22-24 November, to showcase Australian Defence Force (ADF) capabilities through technology and teamwork. A RAAF F/A-18A Classic Hornet from Number 77 Squadron based at RAAF Base Williamtown performed an adrenaline pumping aerial display and […]
The Royal Australian Navy’s Amphibious Force at Full Strength
The Royal Australian Navy is now one of the world’s premier amphibious forces after the fleet’s two Canberra-class landing helicopter docks (LHDs) and landing craft achieved final operational capability. The entire amphibious capability acquired under Joint Project 2048 – including HMA Ships Adelaide and Canberra, their 12 landing craft and amphibious supporting organisations – achieved […]
Air Force F-22 Raptor Is Now Being Armed with New 'Long-Range Precision Attack Technology'
The Air Force and Lockheed Martin are now arming the F-22 stealth fighter with more long-range precision attack technology, a wider targeting envelope or “field of regard” and new networking technology enabling improved, real-time “collaborative targeting” between aircraft. The new weapons not only increase F-22 lethality, but are already shaping future Air Force combat tactics.
Lockheed Martin to equip Spanish F-110 frigates with new radar system
Lockheed Martin has signed a contract with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia to equip five frigates with a solid-state S-band radar. The US company will install the system on F-110 multimission frigates and at Centro de Integración de Sistemas en Tierra (CIST). Spain’s national shipbuilder Navantia will build the new F-110 frigates.
Here’s what you need to know about the US Navy’s new deadly (and expensive) attack subs
The U.S. Navy inked a deal with General Dynamics Electric Boat on Dec. 2 to be the lead contractor for the newest iteration of the Virginia-class attack submarine. The largest shipbuilding contract in the history of the service — in excess of $22 billion — the Navy has big plans for Block V. It is […]
Why 5G could be a cyber security nightmare
If you’ve been keeping up with the headlines, you’d be forgiven for thinking the paramount concern with the security of 5G, the latest in hyperfast mobile networking technology, is the alleged threat Huawei poses to national infrastructure. But, if you speak to the experts, there are far more troubling concerns afoot. It’s not often the […]

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