Aussies buy $125 million-worth of Mk-48 torpedos to help counter ‘future threats’
“As our strategic environment degrades, it’s only smart to increase our warstocks,” Marcus Hellyer, a top Australian defense procurement expert, told Breaking Defense.
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Wombat snatcher breaks silence, blasts ‘hypocrisy’ of Australian government
Sam Jones’ apology was overshadowed when she pointed the finger at the Australian government, claiming it spends millions on animal culling each year.
Australia, Canada announce $4B over horizon radar agreement
This may be “the single biggest defense industry export from Australia in our history. So this is a really, really big opportunity for the nation,” Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said today.
New Zealand Navy Chief’s Visit Reinforces Indo-Pacific Security
Rear Admiral Garin Golding, Chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy, is currently on an official visit to India from March 16 to 21, 2025, aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and enhancing strategic ties between New Zealand and India.This visit coincides with significant discussions surrounding a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Defence Cooperation, which underscores both
Director General Defence Intelligence Agency To Embark On Australia Visit From March 19
Director General Defence Intelligence Agency (DG DIA) Lt General DS Rana is set to embark on an official visit to Australia from 19-21 March 2025. This visit aims to further strengthen bilateral defence intelligence cooperation and enhance strategic engagement between India and Australia.During the visit, DG DIA will hold discussions with senior Australian Defence officials, including the Deputy
India To Host Regional Counter-Terror Conclave This Week
India is set to host a significant regional counter-terror conclave this week, focusing on developing a comprehensive strategy to combat terrorism and extremism. The two-day event, beginning on Wednesday, will bring together the 10-nation ASEAN grouping and some of its dialogue partners, including India, China, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Russia, and the US.The conclave
EAM Jaishankar Thanks Australian Counterpart For Holi Wishes
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently expressed gratitude to his Australian counterpart, Senator Penny Wong, for her warm Holi wishes.Wong not only extended greetings to those celebrating Holi worldwide but also shared an old photograph of herself with Jaishankar. In her message on X, Wong wished Jaishankar and all Holi celebrants in India, Australia, and globally a joyous festival,
Foreign Diplomats Extend Holi Greetings, Celebrate Festival of Colours
As Holi, the vibrant Festival of Colours, approaches, foreign diplomats around the world are extending warm greetings and celebrating this joyous occasion.In India, embassies such as the Embassy of Japan have been actively participating in Holi festivities, embracing the spirit of joy, unity, and friendship that the festival embodies.Philip Green, Australia’s High Commissioner to India and
Outrage in Australia After American Woman Grabs a Baby Wombat
A video of an American woman snatching a baby wombat from the side of its mother enraged many in Australia. She left the country Friday.
Outrage in Australia After American Woman Grabs a Baby Wombat
A video of the online influencer snatching the joey from the side of its mother drew calls for her to be deported. She left the country Friday.