On 14 May 2025, media reports emerged on Russia’s newest battlefield innovation, the S8000 Banderol missile, now dubbed the “Frankenstein Missile” by Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR). While this precision-guided, low-cost munition may alter the strategic landscape in Ukraine, it is how the missile was built that presents a deeper and more urgent concern for the global export control community….

The global defence landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, with Europe emerging as a major driver of unprecedented growth in military expenditure. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), military spending in Europe rose by 17 per cent in 2024 to reach US$693 billion — the highest level since the end of the Cold War. Germany, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and France….

Recently, on the 18th February 2025, a South Korean news outlet addressed Hanwha’s bid to export its Command, Control, Communication, Computer, and Intelligence (C4I) system to the Australian government. Should Hanwha’s bid be successful, there is an often-overlooked implication for the relevant Australian defence project supply chain to be aware of: the international export control implications foreign sourced products bring….

The AUKUS exemptions are a critical element of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. They allow for the streamlined transfer of certain defence technology, and services between the partner nations to enhance collaboration. However, Australian entities must register with Defence Export Controls (DEC) to become AUKUS Authorised Users or Australian Authorised Users to leverage….

Do you work with Defence, Mining or Manufacturing equipment, and have you heard of Goal Group’s expertise in Condition-based maintenance (CBM)? Imagine a military vehicle which traditionally, might undergo scheduled maintenance checks every 6 or 12 months (or certain number of kilometres), regardless of its actual condition. With CBM, sensors on the vehicle would monitor factors like engine vibrations, oil analysis, and fuel consumption….

Strengthening Australia’s Defence Industry through Integrated TTX and Strategic Alliances. The blog is a response to a recent US Naval Institute article “Better Tabletop Exercises for Wartime Acquisition” by Ron Weinberger. This response to his paper supports his assertions and underscores the importance of strengthening Australia’s Industrial Capability to achieve self-sufficiency and extend support to allied nations, including the United States.