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 2024Defence & Aerospace
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
Space innovators set course for Brisbane
Brisbane will host the world’s space innovators at an international conference later this year.
The International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and
Read more28 May 2024
Property with stellar views and rocket access
Are you in the market for a slice of Far North Queensland paradise from which you can launch your spaceships? You’re in luck.
Utingu, an 88ha parcel of freehold
Read more15 May 2024
Inquiry opens the way for Australian space launches
The Federal Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has begun hearings to clear the way for space launches in Australia.
The hearings have started in Canberra to review the
Read more14 May 2024
NASA funds floating railway on Moon
NASA is planning for a levitating railway system on the moon, advancing a project in its latest round of funding.
The Flexible Levitation on a Track (FLOAT) proposal is
Read more9 May 2024
NASA planning mission to ‘evil twin’ planet
In many respects the planet Venus is like the Earth’s evil twin.
It is the closest planet to us in the solar system and has a similar mass and radius.
But, while Earth
Read more26 April 2024
Ghost Shark build gets teeth through accelerator
Australia’s first autonomous underwater combat vehicle, Ghost Shark, is set to become the focus the country’s maritime defence capability.
A prototype of the
Read more18 April 2024