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Hanwha, Aurizn mark key milestone in Huntsman self-propelled howitzer program
Hanwha Defence Australia and Aurizn have welcomed the first three Australian-made AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers made in Victoria.
February 27 2026
Lockheed flight tests AI-enhanced combat identification capability on F-35
American defence prime Lockheed Martin has recently flight tested an artificial intelligence-enhanced combat identification capability integrated into the information fusion...
February 24 2026
MQ-4C Triton maintenance facility opens at RAAF Base Tindal
The MQ-4C Triton facility has been opened at RAAF Base Tindal.
February 13 2026
New MQ-4C Triton facilities officially opened at RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory
New MQ-4C Triton facilities have been officially opened at RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory.
January 28 2026
Futuristic ‘loyal wingman’ drone program moves forward as UK firms chosen to build prototypes
A program to develop futuristic drone “wingmen” designed to fly alongside Apache attack helicopters has taken a major step forward, with a shortlist of...
January 28 2026
Boeing, Defence celebrate beginning of North Queensland aviation training academy
Boeing Defence Australia and Defence have officially welcomed the first 35 trainees who will begin aircraft technician training to support the Australian Army’s AH-64E...
January 21 2026
US Army seeks industry input on Black Hawk modernisation efforts
The US Army is seeking industry feedback on plans to modernise and sustain its UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter fleet, as it prepares to keep the aircraft in front-line service...
January 08 2026
Denmark to acquire 3 P-8A patrol aircraft under possible US foreign military sale
Denmark will acquire up to three P-8A multi-mission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft with indirect fire protection capability under a possible US$1.8 billion...
January 05 2026
Australian Defence Force personnel conduct ‘shoot and scoot’ HIMARS training missions
Australian Defence Force personnel have conducted “shoot and scoot” tactical firing missions, resupply and camouflaging with the High Mobility Artillery Rocket...
December 09 2025
ADF deploys HIMARS for sea trials in Sydney Harbour
The Australian Defence Force has undertaken a series of sea trials in Sydney Harbour with the Australian Army’s new High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems.
December 03 2025
AS9 Huntsman howitzer fired by ADF soldiers in Australia for the first time
An Australian Defence Force AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer has been fired on Australian soil by Australian soldiers for the first time.
December 03 2025
Second set of AH-64E Apache helicopters arrives at RAAF Base Townsville
A second pair of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters has arrived Down Under for the Australian Defence Force.
November 14 2025
Northrop Grumman confirms MQ-4C Triton operated during Talisman Sabre
American defence prime Northrop Grumman has confirmed that the Australian Defence Force deployed its first MQ-4C Triton aircraft during Talisman Sabre 2025 earlier this...
November 10 2025
Iran-linked hackers post details of multibillion-dollar ADF defence program
Pro-Hamas group Cyber Toufan claims to have compromised multiple Israeli defence contractors via a third-party supply chain hack, raising concerns about the security...
November 10 2025
NUSHIP Pilbara launched in WA
The third offshore patrol vessel as part of the SEA 1180 Project, NUSHIP Pilbara, has been launched at a ceremony in WA.
November 03 2025
Army Black Hawks put through paces in Sydney counter-terror training
Australian Army aviators will enhance their ability to respond to terrorism threats through intensive aviation training taking place across NSW.
October 28 2025
PLA fighter jet flares near RAAF P-8A aircraft in dangerous South China Sea interaction
A Chinese Su-35 fighter aircraft has released flares in close proximity of a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft during an “unsafe and...
October 21 2025
Networked hangar construction almost complete for ADF MQ-4C Triton aircraft fleet
A temperature controlled, networked hangar for the Australian Defence Force’s MQ-4C Triton aircraft is reportedly almost complete and expected to finish four months...
October 17 2025
ADF to develop, confirm procedures for Black Hawks on RAN LHDs
The Australian Defence Force has moved to develop and confirm procedures for UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to operate from the Royal Australian Navy’s Canberra Class...
October 03 2025
Australian Army AH-64E Apache helicopters arrive at RAAF Base Townsville
The Australian Army’s first pair of AH-64E Apache helicopters have arrived in Queensland at RAAF Base Townsville.
October 02 2025