Download IPFS Australia is advancing its maritime defence capabilities through development of autonomous underwater systems, showcased recently at Fleet Base East alongside HMAS Adelaide during Exercise Talisman Sabre in July 2025. These efforts highlight the nation’s commitment to enhancing intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and strike capabilities amid increasing regional security[Read More…]

Download IPFS Shadow Defence Minister Angus Taylor has called for Australia to strengthen its commitment to Taiwan’s security, urging preparedness to act against Chinese aggression as regional tensions escalate. His remarks, made during Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Beijing visit, expose the Labor government’s cautious approach and highlight the need for[Read More…]

Download IPFS As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese embarks on a diplomatic mission to China, Australia is hosting the Talisman Sabre 2025 military exercises, involving approximately 35,000 personnel from 19 nations, with a clear focus on countering Beijing’s regional ambitions. This juxtaposition highlights Australia’s delicate balancing act: pursuing economic ties with[Read More…]

On 14 July 2025, the Innovative Launch (iLAuNCH) Trailblazer program appointed Rachel Noble PSM as the new Chair of its Advisory Board, marking a pivotal moment for Australia’s space sector. Noble’s extensive experience in national security and defence positions her to steer iLAuNCH towards advancing Australia’s sovereign space capabilities, reinforcing[Read More…]

On July 11, 2025, senior naval leaders from the United States (US), Australia, and Japan met aboard the USS America in Brisbane to discuss enhanced maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. This meeting, occurring ahead of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, highlights the ongoing efforts under the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) framework[Read More…]

From late March to early July 2025, the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) HMAS Sydney, a Hobart-class destroyer, embarked on a three-month Regional Presence Deployment (RPD) 25-2 across the Indo-Pacific, strengthening alliances and promoting regional stability. The journey, marked by exercises such as Bersama Shield and Operation Highmast, showcased Australia’s commitment[Read More…]

On 14 July 2025, the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Hobart-class destroyer HMAS Sydney hosted Commodore James Blackmore, the commander of the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG), during a dynamic at-sea rendezvous in the Indo-Pacific. This visit, part of Operation Highmast, underscores Australia’s commitment to strengthening ties with allies such[Read More…]

The Australian Army, under Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, is undergoing a bold transformation to become a littoral fighting force by 2030. This shift, highlighted during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, focuses on precision-strike capabilities and agile deployments to counter modern threats in the Indo-Pacific. Critics, however, question the[Read More…]

On July 14, 2025, Australia’s military fired its first High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) on home soil during Exercise Talisman Sabre, a multinational war game in Queensland, marking a bold step in bolstering Indo-Pacific security. Joined by United States (US) and Singapore forces, the event showcased Australia’s growing long-range[Read More…]

This article highlights the strategic partnership between Gilmour Space Technologies and Space BD Inc., combining Australian launch capabilities with Japanese expertise to deliver innovative satellite launch services, enhancing access to space for global customers. In a bold move to expand access to space, Australia’s Gilmour Space Technologies has joined forces[Read More…]