Joint-capabilities
Anduril demonstrates AI-powered Battle Manager during Valiant Shield 2026
August 24 2026
Anduril has demonstrated its Battle Manager for the Guam Defense System during Exercise Valiant Shield 2026, showcasing a software-based...
PODCAST: Drones over Williamtown, radar exports and Australia’s evolving defence partnerships
August 21 2026
How can Australia strengthen the protection of critical defence infrastructure while navigating the modern drone-heavy environment?
Australia calls cyber experts to serve in new Defence Cyber Reserve Force
August 21 2026
Experienced Australian cyber professionals are being encouraged to bring their skills into Defence under a new Cyber Reserve Force, designed to provide the Australian Defence...
SPOTLIGHT: Cyber loyal wingmen – how frontier AI transforms Defence from defender disadvantage to asymmetric advantage
August 20 2026
An adversary’s numerical advantage is something Australia faces across all domains, but the cyber domain is one area where Australia can offset that advantage, building...
Powering Defence Capability Through Toll’s Theatre Supply Chain
August 19 2026
Toll acts as a vital capability partner for the ADF and global agencies. Their Theatre Supply Chain business seeks to meet the high demands and expectations of defence...
Australia and Japan advance high-energy laser capability with successful Boobook trials
August 19 2026
Australia and Japan have completed field trials of a jointly developed high-energy laser in South Australia, marking a major milestone in bilateral defence technology...
Planning the Defence estate in an unpredictable world
August 18 2026
Defence operates in an environment where geopolitical disruption is the baseline operating condition. Managing property, facilities and infrastructure across sovereign and...
SPOTLIGHT: Building Australia’s missing middle – how DIDS reshapes defence industry economics
August 18 2026
Australia’s 2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS) signals a significant shift in how Defence acquires capability, moving beyond traditional procurement models...
THE PROGRESS REPORT: Against the tide – Captain Mona Shindy on gender, culture and change in the Royal Australian Navy
August 14 2026
Someone has to take the plunge and shoulder the burden.
Leidos infrared sensors to strengthen Golden Dome missile defence architecture
August 14 2026
Leidos will supply flight-proven infrared sensing technology for 18 Sierra Space satellites, supporting the US military’s Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche 3 program and...