#defenceindustry — Public Fediverse posts
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US declares it will accelerate military presence in Australia
By Tom LowreyDefence Minister Richard Marles has met with his US counterpart in Washington DC and discussed an expansion of US presence on Australian military bases.
#DefenceandNationalSecurity #FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #DefenceIndustry #Navy #TomLowrey
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New Job Opportunities: Defense Industry Companies Are Particularly Seeking Workers
While the automotive industry and machinery sector are cutting jobs, defense companies are actively seeking new employees, with strong demand for positions in locations such as Unterlüß and Kassel.
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Aviation enthusiasts fight plan to sell off the birthplace of RAAF
By Sacha PayneThere are calls for RAAF Base Point Cook, in Melbourne's south-west, to be placed in a community trust rather than sold to private investors.
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Ukraine awards Elon Musk Order of Freedom for Starlink support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, one of Ukraine's highest state honours.
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UK Clears Way for Ukraine to Produce Storm Shadow Missiles Locally
The UK is taking a major step to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities by sharing crucial technology that will allow them to manufacture Storm Shadow missiles locally, a move that underscores the UK's commitment to standing with Ukraine for as long as it takes. This groundbreaking technology transfer is set to empower Ukraine to produce…
#Ukraine #StormShadow #MissileTechnology #DefenceIndustry #Uk
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Drones breach RAAF airspace for second time in a month
By Ben CliffordAn analyst says the breaches at the Williamtown base show that Australia's $100 million fighter jets are "completely vulnerable".
#DefenceandNationalSecurity #AirForce #DefenceIndustry #BenClifford
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Central Queensland advances bid for major defence hub
By Jacob GambleNew details have emerged on a business case for defence investment as central Queensland hosts a significant army training operation.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/central-qld-advances-defence-investment-bid/107047200
#DefenceForces #DefenceIndustry #GovernmentandPolitics #JacobGamble
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US Navy destroyer with 300 sailors stranded in the Pacific for four days
More than 300 sailors aboard a US Navy ship endured four days stranded in the Pacific, without power, amid serious questions about the quality of life aboard naval vessels.
#Navy #MarineIncidents #DefenceIndustry #UnrestConflictandWar
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'A lot of nerves': How it feels to pilot a Eurofighter Typhoon over Darwin
By Courtney Barrett PetersFrom breathing through the nerves to taking everything one step at a time, Spanish fighter pilot Captain Jaime Molina Cegarra shares what it takes to fly the fastest jet at this year's Exercise Pitch Black.
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Pentagon to invest $560m in NSW critical minerals project
By Annabel BowlesThe Pentagon is investing more than half a billion dollars to expand an Australian critical mineral project poised to become the world's first scandium mine.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-08/pentagon-loan-to-syerston-scandium-mine-in-nsw/107012648
#MiningandMetalsIndustry #WorldPolitics #DefenceIndustry #AnnabelBowles
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Sea drones and explosive-laden robots to help de-mine Strait of Hormuz
By Annika BurgessEven with a range of high-tech equipment such as underwater drones and helicopter-mounted lasers, clearing the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian sea mine threats will be a painstaking and challenging process.
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Construction starts on a PLN 2 billion rocket factory in Gorzow
A consortium of WB Electronics and Hanwha Aerospace is starting work on a 116-hectare precision-missile factory.
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VOP CZ starts assembling CV90 armoured vehicles
VOP CZ began full assembly of CV90 tracked armoured vehicles at Senov after receiving the first hulls and technology from BAE Systems Hagglunds.
#EU #Czechia #DefenceIndustry #Manufacturing #TechnologyTransfer
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'Life-saving' Australian-first veterans court to launch in SA
By Rachael MerrittThe South Australian Veterans Court Pilot Program is an Australian-first initiative which advocates hope will help "break the cycle" of offending.
#Courts #Veterans #DefenceForces #DefenceIndustry #MentalHealth #RachaelMerritt
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Missiles worth $40 million a shot rack up US war costs in Iran
By Annika BurgessThe cost of the US war in Iran continues to skyrocket with vast amounts of expensive high-end missile interceptors being used to defend against waves of cheap Iranian drones and ballistic missiles.
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UK PM Burnham meets Zelenskyy, vows 'unwavering' support for Ukraine
By Thomas MorganDowning Street said the meeting was designed to underscore Britain's steadfast support for Ukraine.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-28/zelenskyy-meets-burnham-in-portsmouth/106964362
#WorldPolitics #UnrestConflictandWar #DefenceForces #DefenceIndustry #AerospaceIndustry #Treaties #ThomasMorgan
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Billions in new funding for AUKUS shipyards in Adelaide
By Tom LowreyThe billions of dollars in additional funding is another step towards making Australia's nuclear submarine program "a reality".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-23/adelaide-aukus-shipyards-new-funding/106951802
#FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #Navy #DefenceIndustry #TomLowrey
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Moscow targeted by drones while Russia bombards Kyiv
Ukraine launches its latest attack on the Russian capital, firing more than 400 drones, while the Kremlin deploys more ballistic missiles against targets across Ukraine.
#UnrestConflictandWar #WorldPolitics #DefenceIndustry #TerritorialDisputes #DefenceForces
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R to @EUDefenceAgency: One trend stood out: defence manufacturers are not simply suppliers of capabilities – they are strategic partners in strengthening Europe's security and defence. 🤝 Are you part of EU's defence industry? Join our initiatives: https://eda.europa.eu/what-we-do/industry-engagement #EUDefence #DefenceIndustry
One trend stood out: defence manufacturers are not simply suppliers of capabilities – they are strategic partners in strengthening Europe's security and defence.
🤝 Are you part of EU's defence industry? Join our initiatives: eda.europa.eu/what-we-do/ind…
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René Obermann on the Urgency of Overcoming Industrial Nationalism
Following the failure of a German-French fighter jet project, Airbus' outgoing chairman René Obermann urges stronger European cooperation, highlighting encouraging changes driven by the Ukraine war.
#EU #Germany #DefenceIndustry #CrossBorder #IndustrialPolicy #Europe
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As Japan undergoes a defence shift, China warns it's 'becoming a powder keg'
By Natalie WhitingWhile the world has been watching the rise of China, Japan has been in the midst of its biggest defence shift since World War II.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/china-japan-defence-spending/106912686
#DefenceForces #UnrestConflictandWar #WorldPolitics #DefenceIndustry #NatalieWhiting
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Footage shows interceptor missile test in Australian outback
By Tom LowreyThe prototype system included a mix of Australian and American technology, with Defence aiming to build a medium-range system to defend against missiles or aircraft bound for Australia.
#DefenceIndustry #AerospaceIndustry #FederalGovernment #DefenceandNationalSecurity #TomLowrey
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Saab to hire hundreds after Poland submarine order
Saab expects to add several hundred jobs in its naval division after Poland’s A26 submarine order, with hiring focused on engineering and production roles.
#EU #Sweden #DefenceIndustry #Shipbuilding #Jobs #Manufacturing #SAAB
https://omni.se/saab-hundratals-nya-jobb-efter-polens-ubatskop/a/9podeE
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Alberta government invests $21 million in defence sector
#Alberta #Canada #Politics #Defence #MilitaryTech #Innovation #TechIndustry #UniversityOfAlberta #PublicFunding #DefenceIndustry #Research #STEM #NationalSecurity #Manufacturing #Infrastructure
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Palestinian rights groups file legal action against defence minister over Israel arms exports
By Annika BurgessA group of Palestinian human rights organisations launch legal action against the defence minister seeking transparency over Australia's arms exports to Israel.
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🏭 There is no true defence and security without a strong defence industry. Europe needs a #DefenceIndustry that can develop, produce and deliver everything we need.
Do you agree with André Denk?
Comment & watch the full speech: https://youtu.be/NB1WSk5W5fs
🏭 There is no true defence and security without a strong defence industry. Europe needs a #DefenceIndustry that can develop, produce and deliver everything we need.
Do you agree w...
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EU Commission pitches using unspent Covid funds for #defenceindustry: The proposal is the latest example of the European Commission seeking to channel funds originally intended for civilian use towards defence. https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence/news/eu-commission-pitches-using-unspent-covid-funds-for-defence-industry/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=dlvr.it