Defence Connect’s Liam Garman sits down with Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, and David Goodrich, CEO of Anduril Australia, to discuss Anduril’s recent Australian expansion.
moreAmerica’s all-volunteer force is in crisis — and denial
Originally Published in THE HILL BY DENNIS LAICH AND LAWRENCE WILKERSON, OPINION CONTRIBUTORS – 08/10/22 11:30 AM ET For eight years, the All-Volunteer Force Forum, which we co-founded, has advocated for a fact-based national dialogue on...
moreAustralian Defence Strategic Review 2022
Defence Connect’s Liam Garman sits down with Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, and David Goodrich, CEO of Anduril Australia, to discuss Anduril’s recent Australian expansion.
moreQld SME signs $30m supply contract with Rheinmetall
by Charbel Kadib A Loganholme-based manufacturer has been selected to deliver fuel and water modules for Defence’s fleet of logistics trucks. Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles has awarded a $30 million contract to bulk liquid storage manufacturer...
moreNuclear error — Did Australia’s subs selection miss the boat?
By: Charbel Kadib A former Navy submarines commander explores whether the Commonwealth should have given more credence to a nuclear option for the Future Submarines program. In a piece published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute...
moreAustralia’s Amphibious Resurgence – U.S. Naval Institute
Australia has a history of developing amphibious capability in conflict then losing it when peace returns. Recently, though, the nation has entered an amphibious renaissance. By Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Kirby, Australian Army, and Commander...
moreA Strategic Imperative – U.S. Naval Institute
By Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Kirby, Australian Army, and Commander Nicholas Trongale, Royal Australian Navy Published November 2019 China—one of Australia’s most significant trading partners—is seeking greater influence over Australia’s immediate...
moreHere comes the Hunter: BAE awarded $35bn SEA 5000 Future Frigate contract
MARITIME AND UNDERSEA WARFARE – 29 JUNE 2018 by Stephen Kuper BAE Systems will equip the Royal Australian Navy with a fleet of nine highly-advanced frigates, transforming not only the Navy but Australia’s sovereign shipbuilding...
moreAustralia Seals Deal To Buy MQ-4C Drones As Military Competition In the Pacific Heats Up
The long-range, high-flying unmanned aircraft will patrol the country’s large maritime borders and keep tabs on Chinese developments in the Pacific. BY JOSEPH TREVITHICK JUNE 26, 2018 Australia has officially announced that it is...
moreRewarding Excellence in Veteran Employment – 2018
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was pleased to announce the inaugural winners of the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards. This event celebrates the enormous contribution made by Australian veterans and the businesses which benefit from...
moreBoeing Pledges Support for Veterans
Global manufacturing giant Boeing has pledged its support for Australia’s military personnel through its sponsorship of the 2018 Invictus Games, the Australian War Memorial and two veterans’ groups. The announcement of “nearly $1 million over two...
moreNominations for Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards are Now Open 2017
Nominations for Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards are now open 2017 Gold Coast MP Steven Ciobo is encouraging local businesses to nominate for a new national awards program recognising veterans and their employers. Mr Ciobo said the...
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