Joint-capabilities

Defence scientists develop new mission data approach
May 25 2026
Scientists working with the Defence Science and Technology Group have developed a new method of updating mission data in rapid environments.
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2026 run of Exercise Balikatan officially closes out in Manila
May 22 2026
The largest rendition of Exercise Balikatan has closed out in Manila, with defence members from around the world formally celebrating the multinational activity.
Australia and Canada team up on South China Sea exercise
May 22 2026
Australia and Canada have teamed up to strengthen their naval capabilities in the South China Sea.
PODCAST: Missile manufacturing, Collins LOTE upgrades and submarine base east
May 21 2026
Can Australia’s defence industrial base and military modernisation efforts keep pace with growing strategic pressures and capability demands?
Acacia Systems, UNSW partner up on sonar detection system
May 19 2026
Acacia Systems has collaborated with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) to develop and advance its passive sonar detection systems.
USSF Space Systems Command, Northrop Grumman to prototype next-gen tactical SATCOM capability
May 18 2026
The US Space Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract worth nearly US$400 million to develop a next-gen protected military satellite prototype, with implications for...
Government announces new chief of joint capabilities
May 18 2026
The Albanese government has appointed Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz as the next chief of joint capabilities, handing one of Defence’s most strategically important leadership...
PODCAST: Aerobatics, military aviation and Australian air shows, with Paul Bennet
May 15 2026
What drives the passion behind flying and preserving some of the world’s most iconic military aircraft?
ADF graduates strengthen space capabilities in new course
May 15 2026
Students have graduated from the Australian Defence Force’s first space operations training course.
Spiral Blue, Arlula partner on next-gen space-based LiDAR capabilities
May 14 2026
Australian space technology and Earth observation company Spiral Blue has partnered with provider Arlula in a move designed to strengthen sovereign space-based LiDAR...