Author: DFNS

Good morning, early birds. There are calls for Australia to increase its military focus in the Pacific ahead of China’s growing dominance, and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announces a financial sector “shake-up”. It’s the news...

Good morning, early birds. Australia is establishing a Pacific training force with the goal of establishing greater regional presence, and tensions between the West and Iran continue to escalate after the mass arrest of...

The first F-35A ‘Lightning II’ Joint Strike Fighter flies in formation with F/A-18 ‘Classic’ Hornets from Nos 75 and 77 Squadrons and 2 OCU on delivery to RAAF Base Williamtown. The F-35 carries No...

F/A-18A Hornet in strike configuration with bombs and missiles (Defence) The arrival of the first two F-35A Joint Strike Fighters to be permanently based in Australia is the latest visible indication that the ‘Classic’...

Australia’s first two EA-18G ‘Growler’ Airborne Electronic Attack aircraft during their delivery flight from the United States. (Defence) Fighting in the Electromagnetic Spectrum with the EA-18G ‘Growler The increasing acknowledgement of the Electromagnetic Spectrum...

The Australian Defence Force will be inordinately affected by future humanitarian crises and military conflicts resulting from climate change. How it acts today will prove crucial. The post Climate change is a threat to...

Japan’s announced decision last December to buy the F-35B STOVL variant came as a surprise to many observers. The Japanese Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) lives in a tough neighbourhood. In the south, China...

A C-27J ‘Spartan’ tactical transport aircraft from No 35 Squadron takes off from Walcha Airport during training, operating from unsurfaced airstrips. (Defence) The past year has been an important period in the developing capabilities...

The RAAF’s first P-8A Poseidon, A47-001 flies in formation with a current AP-3C Orion near their home Base of RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia At the end of 2018, Australia’s maritime surveillance community...