Defence
WA to host world’s first base for Airbus solar powered pseudo-satellite
WA's skies will be home to the Airbus Zephyr high-altitude pseudo-satellite, which can stay aloft in Earth’s stratosphere for up...
Here’s your chance to go below the deck of Australia’s largest warship
The Canberra-class Amphibious Assault Ship gives the Australian Defence Force one of the most capable and sophisticated air-land-sea deployment systems...
Young engineers take the helm of Australia’s new Global Combat Ships
BAE Systems recently sent two young Australian engineers over to Glasgow to develop their skills and experiences in working with...
How Defence Force innovations find a second life in the civilian world
"What starts its life as a defence force capability can quickly become a dual-use technology that transforms our lives."
Awarded young engineer tapped to work on cutting-edge army drones
A blend of engineering expertise and military training has bagged aerospace engineer Stephen Bornstein a role in the race to...
In the age of digital warfare, is Australia’s cybersecurity ready?
As an arena of war, cyberspace is new, but the way war is executed in that arena is as old...
New Defence Research Institute focuses on security – online and in space
Some big advancements in cybersecurity and space exploration are expected to feed directly into the Australian Defence Force.
Systems engineering needs to stand strong in the face of pressure, says expert
Test and evaluation are crucial parts of the systems engineering process. But, as one defence expert says, it's usually one...
First next-gen warship passes trial run with flying colours
The first warship from the Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance successfully completes its sea trials.
New technology adds air refuelling to RAAF abilities
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has successfully refuelled fighter aircraft in the air over the Middle East using its...
