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ADIA 2026 Academic of the Year: Creating excellence in defence industry
July 17 2026
You don’t have to be excellent to start, but you have to start to become excellent.
Winners revealed for the Australian Defence Industry Awards 2026
July 16 2026
The winners of the 2026 Australian Defence Industry Awards have been announced at a black tie gala dinner at the National Convention Centre in Canberra.
Australian Defence Industry Accelerator Summit launches in Canberra
July 16 2026
The inaugural Australian Defence Industry Accelerator Summit has launched in Canberra, with speakers and attendees noting the insightful and valuable nature of the event.
Department of Defence to ‘enable, not gatekeep’ industry on sensitive data, expertise guidelines
July 16 2026
Department of Defence has committed to “enable, not gatekeep” the defence industry in regard to current guidelines around sensitive data and expertise of defence...
South Australian leaders explore responsible use of AI in defence
July 15 2026
South Australian industry leaders and ministers have convened to discuss the role that cyber technology and artificial intelligence will play in the growing defence sector...
Revival of Australian military history: New Kokoda Mk1 rifle shown off in firing tests
July 14 2026
Australian firearms manufacturer Owen Guns has shown off firing tests for a new Kokoda Mk1 centrefire rifle, in a possible revival of Australian military history.
Entries open for Australian AI Awards 2026
July 14 2026
Entries are now open for the Australian AI Awards 2026, with individuals, teams and organisations from across the country invited to showcase the innovations driving...
WA Premier to take on Defence Industries portfolio following Papalia’s retirement
July 14 2026
Premier Roger Cook has announced that he will take on the role of leading the Defence Industries portfolio following the unexpected retirement of Defence Industries Minister...
Working group contracted to develop high-energy laser weapon system for German Navy
July 13 2026
The German Navy has signed a contract with the High-Energy Laser Naval Demonstrator Working Group for the development of a high-energy laser weapon system.
Australian companies secure $6.2m in AUKUS maritime innovation contracts
July 10 2026
Three Australian defence companies have secured $6.2 million in AUKUS contracts to develop advanced communications and navigation technologies for the next generation of...