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New US tariffs on drones, components raise defence industry hackles in Australia
August 21 2026
New tariffs announced by the US government on drone systems and their components have raised concerns about how Australian defence industry will be...
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Queensland announces funding for wide-body aircraft paint and refinishing facility in Toowoomba
August 20 2026
The Queensland government has announced it will invest $12 million for Australia’s first sovereign wide-body aircraft paint and refinishing facility in Toowoomba.
Ukraine announces deep recon, strike Dovbush T40 drone capable of 2,000km flight
August 20 2026
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has announced a Dovbush T40 uncrewed aircraft reportedly capable of covering more than 2,000 kilometres to strike a target.
Anduril Industries announces second USAF exercise for YFQ-44A Fury uncrewed aircraft
August 19 2026
American defence giant Anduril Industries has announced the YFQ-44A “Fury” uncrewed combat aerial vehicle has completed a second exercise with the United States Air...
Defence drone manufacturer Innovaero lodges prospectus with ASIC ahead of initial public offering
August 12 2026
Perth-based Australian aerospace and defence manufacturer Innovaero has lodged its prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission ahead of a planned...
Boeing, Rheinmetall push MQ-28 Ghost Bat as Germany’s fast-track to collaborative combat aircraft capability
August 11 2026
Boeing and Rheinmetall are positioning Australia’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat as a mature pathway for Germany to rapidly develop a sovereign collaborative combat aircraft capability,...
Finland, Sweden attend Exercise Pitch Black in Northern Territory for the first time
August 07 2026
Military personnel from Finland and Sweden have travelled to Australia’s Northern Territory to attend Exercise Pitch Black 26 for the first time.
SYPAQ Systems selected for All-World Defense 300 allied defence ranking
August 06 2026
Autonomous systems developer SYPAQ Systems has been selected to the inaugural All-World Defense 300, the first comprehensive, data-driven global ranking of the private...
Northrop Grumman, Boeing partner to demonstrate Triton, Poseidon connectivity and interoperability
August 06 2026
Australia’s future maritime surveillance capability has taken a significant step forward after Northrop Grumman and Boeing successfully demonstrated autonomous...
RAAF becomes first US ally to field AIM-260 missile in major air combat capability boost
August 06 2026
Australia will become the first nation outside the United States to operate the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, with a $736 million investment delivering a new...