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HMAS Sydney fires the Royal Australian Navy’s first Naval Strike Missile off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii as a part of Exercise RIMPAC 2024. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

Defence prepares for new National Defence Strategy

15/04/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 906 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force

A bigger, stronger and more lethal Defence Force is better placed to defend Australia and its interests, according to Chief

The Tunnel display at the More, Together Awards and Summit Awards at a previous Australian Defence Science Technology and Research Summit. Story by Rachelle Todd. Photo by Navin Chandra.

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ADSTAR summit to focus on accelerating capability

27/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 401 Views 0 Comments

Leading researchers, industry partners and defence specialists are preparing for the 2026 Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research (ADSTAR) Summit.

International space chiefs, representatives and senior enlisted officers attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial. Story by Samantha Cooper. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Maddison Scott.

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Global space chiefs unite in Canberra

25/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 463 Views 0 Comments AWM, Space and Cyber

The inaugural Space Chief’s Conclave brought together international space leaders for an inspiring day of connection, collaboration and forward‑looking discussion.

Visiting Fellow from Griffith Asia Institute, Dr Peter Layton, presents Heterogenous Air Power at War during the Air and Space Power Conference 2026, Canberra. Story by Ms Emma Taylor.

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Sweden’s whole of society approach to defence

19/03/202619/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 464 Views 0 Comments Air and Space Power Conference, Chief of Air Force

Contemporary lessons and insights were at the forefront of this year’s Air and Space Power Conference 2026. CAPTION: Visiting Fellow

Commanding General of America’s First Corps Lieutenant General Matthew McFarlane speaks in Thailand during the multinational Exercise, Cobra Gold. Story and photo by Captain Charles Miranda,

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Australia lauded for setting example

18/03/202618/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 475 Views 0 Comments 10th Brigade, 1st (Australian) Division, Exercise Cobra Gold

Military forces in the Pacific region were looking to nations such as Australia as a model to organise, train and

New Zealand’s Brigadier Esther Harrop and Australia’s Lieutenant General Susan Coyle sign the memorandum to boost the two countries’ collaboration in the cyber domain. Story byLieutenant Colonel Andrew Butler.

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Cyber partnership strengthens across Tasman

11/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 534 Views 0 Comments Cyber Defence

A major step forward in trans-Tasman cyber cooperation was taken at the Five Eyes Defence Cyber Contact Group Conference in

Director-General of Security Mike Burgess.

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Defending Australians against espionage

18/11/202518/11/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1292 Views 0 Comments

The ADF remains a prime target for foreign intelligence services, according to Australia’s security service. CAPTION: Director-General of Security Mike