New Heavy Landing Craft for Army
Press Release reported by DEFENCE CONNECT; West Australian-based shipbuilders Austal and Civmec have formally executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a joint venture and submit a proposal to […]
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New ADF chief to champion recruitment, innovative tech and wellbeing
DEFENCE CONNECT 16th July 2024 by Robert Dougherty Newly appointed Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston will champion recruitment, innovative technology and wellbeing as the first naval officer […]
HMAS Melville to be decommissioned
Australian Defence Magazine: HMAS Melville (A246) will be decommissioned on the 8th August after 24 years of service to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Melville and its sister ship HMAS […]
Saab Australia to double Western Australia office facilities
DEFENCE CONNECT: Industry: 18th July 2024 : Robert Dougherty Saab Australia has announced plans to more than double its office facilities in Western Australia to push forward with national growth. […]
First Australian Navy Officers assigned to UK Astute Class submarines
12th July 2024, Defence Connect Second Sea Lord of the Royal Navy, Vice Admiral Martin Connell, CBE, speaking with Royal Australian Navy officer Lieutenant James at the passing out parade […]
Crew Comfort Upgrade to USS Abraham Lincoln
NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, California – When the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) pulls away from its California berth for its upcoming deployment, the crew will embark with […]
India’s Secret Submarine Base
India’s ambitious Secret Submarine Base taking shape in the Bay of Bengal An opening to India’s secretive INS Varsha underground submarine base India is constructing a submarine base in the […]
Collins Life Extension
Australian Government approves next phase of Collins Class life-of-type extension HMAS Farncomb will be the first of Australia’s six Collins class submarines to undergo sustainment and capability enhancement under a […]
Lessons in Sea Denial
Four lessons on sea denial from the Black and Red seas Jun 19, 2024 In the early morning hours of Feb. 1, 2024, six Ukrainian sea drones destroyed the Russian […]
AUKUS SSN Joint Venture
A Rendering of SSN-AUKUS (BAE Systems) HII And Babcock Launch New Company H&B Defence To Accelerate Australia’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine Program 18 Jun 2024 Defence giants HII and Babcock have formed a […]