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UK seeks cyber defence interoperability beyond NATO allies

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July 26, 2025
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No country is an island when it comes to cyber defence, which is why the UK is deepening relations with its partners in Asia. The idea that a threat can be contained by borders is a relic from a bygone era. A single line of malicious code written in on…

Nova Systems and Canadian flight school partner on drone training

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July 24, 2025
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The agreement will see the two organisations collaborate on the local delivery of ITPS training programs, jointly develop new aerospace and uncrewed training courses, and integrate Nova Systems’ advanced Test and Evaluation (T&E) training into the…

US Air Force pilots fly RAAF F-35A aircraft in first interfly mission

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July 22, 2025
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The display of interoperability in the Northern Territory signified the first time USAF pilots have flown fifth generation aircraft belonging to a partnered or allied nation.

General Atomics demonstrates integrated drone capabilities

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July 21, 2025
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In a live exercise involving the MQ-20 Avenger unmanned aircraft, the demonstration showcased real-time sensor fusion, distributed command and control (C2), and autonomous kill chain execution, including an autonomous beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) air-to…

Defence probes ‘hard landing’ that damaged Army helicopter

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July 21, 2025
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The Australian Army helicopter was flying near the town of Timber Creek in the Northern Territory when it grounded on Wednesday evening; however, the incident only came to light in recent media reports.

RAAF KC-30A refueled with SAF

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July 17, 2025
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The ‘drop-in’ fuel used on the Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft came ahead of its use on a mission for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.

ADF deploys RQ-21 Integrator drones for Talisman Sabre

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July 14, 2025
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The American made, catapult-launched and skyhook-recovered expeditionary drones have already been used in skies over Shoalwater Bay in Queensland.

Belgium retires its ‘bad purchase’ NH90 helicopters

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July 14, 2025
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The NH90 medium helicopter, manufactured by NHIndustries, has received negative feedback internationally with Australia and Norway having withdrawn the aircraft. The Australian decision took place after a fatal crash during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023.

Defence officially launches Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025

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July 14, 2025
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This year’s exercise will feature a range of new Australian Defence Force capabilities, including UH-60M Black Hawks and the Precision Strike Missile.

‘Remarkable’ feat as entire fighter jet training cohort passes

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July 11, 2025
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Out of the 10 successful graduates completing the Introductory Fighter Course (IFC), five will now go on to complete a conversion course to the F-35A, two to the Super Hornet, and another two to the Growler.