This week is once in a blue moon
We are told that rare things happen “once in a blue moon”. Over the next three days, there will indeed be a blue moon.
According to NASA, the moon event this week is
Read more20 August 2024Defence & Aerospace
Boost for light-weight lithium batteries
An innovative Brisbane tech company has been awarded $1.7 million to fast-track development of a light-weight lithium battery.
Li-S Energy will use the Federal Industry
Read more12 August 2024
Defence force out to command space domain
Australia’s defence forces reached for the stars when it tested its space skills during a recent exercise.
The ADF’s Space Command took part in Exercise Pitch Black
Read more6 August 2024
Engineering program targets future leaders
In response to a shortage of highly skilled engineers, a Brisbane-based global munitions company is working to retain and enhance its existing workforce through a
Read more31 July 2024
ADF zeroes in on Vector drone technology
A Brisbane-based drone company will benefit from a $100m Federal Government investment in the aerial technology.
Defence Minister Pat Conroy said the Australian Defence
Read more15 July 2024
$250 million boost to Ukraine war effort
Australia will provide its largest single military assistance package to Ukraine, worth almost $250 million.
Defence Minister Richard Marles announced the support at the
Read more14 July 2024
Crickenberger to drive growth at NIOA
A Brisbane munitions company is increasing its international firepower with the appointment of leading defence industry executive Andrew Crickenberger as its Chief
Read more4 July 2024
Defence Force reveals first laser weapon
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is trialing its first laser weapon, which can burn through steel and destroy objects a kilometre away.
The ADFs Fractl Portable High
Read more19 June 2024
Boost for Queensland defence companies
Three Queensland companies were awarded a share of almost $3 million in the last round of Federal Government defence industry funding, before a new grants program is
Read more17 June 2024
Kiwis set to serve under Aussie flag
ANZAC ties are to set to be strengthened with New Zealanders living in Australia able to join the Australian Defence Force (ADF) from next month.
Under changes to
Read more4 June 2024