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Saab announces new HEAT 758 Carl-Gustaf munition to defeat ERA-equipped vehicles
May 15 2026
Defence manufacturer Saab has announced a new HEAT 758 anti-tank ammunition for the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle infantry support weapon.
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Silent sacrifice, loud neglect: Veteran families ignored in 2026 budget
May 15 2026
Opinion: This week, the federal government handed down a budget that failed to commit any funding to supporting Australian veteran families.
Grenades, explosive ordnance seized during NT Police Force investigation
May 14 2026
The Northern Territory Police Force has seized explosive ordnance, grenades, rocket components and warheads during the arrest of a 52-year-old man near Darwin.
Chalmers delivers details on defence, security funding under 2026 federal budget
May 13 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered more details about future Defence investments and capability funding under the 2026 federal budget announced earlier this week.
Weight of budget felt on Australian Defence and veteran families
May 12 2026
Opinion: As the nation tentatively watches ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the weight of service – past, current and potential – is felt most acutely at the kitchen...
Australian Army soldier dies, another injured during parachute training incident
May 12 2026
An Australian Army soldier has died during a parachute training exercise at the Jervis Bay Airfield.
UK announces new ‘find and strike’ Assured Intent Messaging system
May 06 2026
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced the upcoming release of a new “find and strike” digital messaging standard designed to speed up detection of military threats,...
Training finalises, introduction into service imminent for AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers
May 04 2026
The Australian Army is reportedly finalising training and introduction into service of AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers under an armoured artillery regiment.
ADF assesses demonstration of rapidly deployable medical racking system for CASEVAC
May 04 2026
The Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force have conducted a successful demonstration with a rapidly deployable medical racking system designed to improve casualty...
Lockheed Martin Australia welcomes HIMARS, PrSM announcement for second long-range fires regiment
May 04 2026
Lockheed Martin Australia has welcomed the Australian government’s decision to select the company’s capabilities for the Australian Army’s Project LAND 8113 Phase 2.