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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...
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
Lockheed Martin, F-35 Joint Program Office reach agreement on F-35 jets
Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office have reached final agreement on lots 18–19 for the production and delivery of up to 296 F-35 fighter jet aircraft,...
October 01 2025
Black Hawk A25-112 arrives as centrepiece at Australian War Memorial
Former Australian Defence Force medium transport helicopter Black Hawk A25-112 has arrived as crucial centrepiece at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
September 29 2025
Singapore to acquire 4 P-8A maritime patrol aircraft in military refresh
Singapore will acquire four Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft in the first phase of Singapore Armed Forces’ refresh of maritime security capabilities.
September 10 2025
ATSB investigates near collision of light aircraft, military aircraft at RAAF Base Tindal
An Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation has been launched into a near collision between a Piper Aircraft PA-28 and two military aircraft at RAAF Base...
September 04 2025
New Zealand to acquire MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, Airbus A321XLR aircraft for NZDF
The New Zealand government has announced it will acquire MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and Airbus A321XLR aircraft to replace ageing aircraft in its New Zealand Defence Force...
August 21 2025
Aviation Australia, Boeing partner for new Townsville Aviation Academy
Townsville is set to become home to a major new aviation training hub, with Aviation Australia and Boeing Defence Australia announcing the establishment of the Townsville...
August 18 2025
Bahrain to acquire 4 HIMARS, tactical data systems under US foreign military sale
The government of Bahrain will acquire four M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and tactical data systems under a possible US foreign military sale worth...
August 18 2025
F/A-18 Super Hornets to ‘remain relevant for a very long time’, says retired instructor
Upgradable and adaptable F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft are expected to “remain relevant for a very long time”, according to recent comments from retired US...
August 15 2025
Defence confirms arrival of second, third Triton and initial testing success
Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton aircraft has completed its first test flights using Australian control, as the country’s second and third MQ-4C Triton arrive in...
August 11 2025