Industry

Overwatch Technologies focuses on intelligence gathering, analysis ahead of ASX listing
October 15 2026
Western Australia-based national security and defence technology firm Overwatch Technologies will begin trading on 16 October, under the ticker OWL,...
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New initiative announced to develop metal additive manufacturing in Australia
October 14 2026
Flinders University and Stärke-AMG have announced that they will lead a new $2.7 million four-year initiative to develop the manufacturing processes, qualification data and...
AeroVironment, NIOA Australia sign agreement to support one-way attack systems
October 14 2026
AeroVironment and NIOA Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore opportunities to expand Australian industry participation supporting AV’s one-way...
Proteus Maritime, Hendon Semiconductors sign strategic partnership agreement
October 12 2026
Veteran-owned Australian defence company Proteus Maritime and South Australian electronics design and manufacturing company Hendon Semiconductors have signed a strategic...
Parabellum International, Gascoyne Gateway Marine Complex sign MOU at Land Forces 2026
October 09 2026
Parabellum International has signed a memorandum of understanding with Gascoyne Gateway Marine Complex on the sidelines of the Land Forces International Land Defence...
EOS secures $700m contract for nationwide counter-drone defence system in Middle East
October 09 2026
Defence company Electro Optic Systems has announced it has entered into an agreement with the government of a Middle Eastern Gulf state for the provision of a nationwide,...
NSW Police’s new Armed Response Command to carry Australian Combat Assault Rifles
October 09 2026
The NSW Police’s Australian-first Armed Response Command will be equipped with Australian Combat Assault Rifles manufactured by Lithgow Small Arms in NSW.
EOS expands production of Slinger counter-drone system in US next year
October 08 2026
EOS Defense Systems USA has announced plans to expand production at its Huntsville, Alabama, facility for the next generation of Slinger counter-drone remote weapon system.
Government to apologise to LGBT veterans, expunge historic convictions
October 07 2026
The Australian government will this year issue a formal apology to LGBTQIA+ personnel and veterans for any harm they experienced under historical discriminatory policies.
Blacktree Technology to unveil new flat panel antenna at Land Forces 2026
October 02 2026
Western Australian defence company Blacktree Technology has announced it will unveil a new high gain flat panel UHF SATCOM antenna at Land Forces International Land Defence...