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EOS renews sponsorship of Australian Defence Force Drone Racing Team
Defence company Electro Optic Systems has renewed its sponsorship of the Australian Defence Force Drone Racing Team, extending a partnership first...
May 05 2026
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Aurizn partners with PMB Defence on UK Nuclear Submarine battery program
Aurizn has celebrated a new partnering arrangement with PMB Defence in support of the UK nuclear submarine program.
May 05 2026
Opposition calls for Raider consideration as it opens some exciting doors, if we’re brave enough to knock
When opposition defence spokesman Senator James Paterson called for Australia to consider the B-21 Raider, it wasn’t anything new, but the idea not only has merit, it also...
May 05 2026
RAAF converts Jabiru 400 to autonomous aircraft for Project Camel Train
The RAAF is experimenting with autonomous aircraft to bolster its logistics capabilities, including conversions of existing light planes.
May 05 2026
Project of Concern convenes for Arafura Class vessels
Defence has gathered to launch Project of Concern efforts regarding the Arafura Class offshore patrol vessels project that has experienced significant delays since its...
May 05 2026
Australia, Japan commit to partnership meeting cyber security challenges, strengthening cyber defences
Australia and Japan have agreed to establish a new partnership that will enable deeper cooperation on complex cyber security challenges.
May 05 2026
Australia and Japan step up defence ties amid evolving regional security landscape
Australia and Japan have agreed to deepen defence and security cooperation, outlining a new phase in their strategic partnership aimed at reinforcing stability across the...
May 05 2026
US–Australia space alliance deepens as new radar capability brought online early
The strategic partnership between the US and Australia is accelerating, with a new deep space radar capability employed ahead of schedule and senior officials highlighting...
May 05 2026
Opposition calls for greater defence transparency in latest salvo
The Albanese government is under fire from the Coalition, with shadow defence minister James Paterson accusing Labor of undermining transparency on major defence projects...
May 05 2026
Austal Ships secures contract extension for Evolved Cape Class patrol boats for Australian Border Force
Austal Ships has been awarded a contract extension for the construction of two additional Evolved Cape Class patrol boats for the Australian Border Force.
May 05 2026
Time for some self-respect? Expert warns Australia can’t be too keen on US alliance
The increasing unpredictability of the United States as the nation’s primary security benefactor has reignited calls from an expert for Australia to have a little more...
May 04 2026
Training finalises, introduction into service imminent for AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers
The Australian Army is reportedly finalising training and introduction into service of AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers under an armoured artillery regiment.
May 04 2026
C2 Robotics commissions and christens Speartooth LUUV for delivery to US
Defence robotics company C2 Robotics has announced the commissioning and christening of a Speartooth large uncrewed undersea vehicle (LUUV) to be delivered to the United...
May 04 2026
ADF assesses demonstration of rapidly deployable medical racking system for CASEVAC
The Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force have conducted a successful demonstration with a rapidly deployable medical racking system designed to improve casualty...
May 04 2026
Funding announced to secure road connections for defence, critical minerals in Western Australia
More than $1.1 billion in funding has been announced by the federal government and Western Australia to secure crucial road connections for defence and critical minerals...
May 04 2026
Lockheed Martin Australia welcomes HIMARS, PrSM announcement for second long-range fires regiment
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.
May 04 2026
What would an ADF that spends 2.5% or 3% of GDP actually look like?
With all the talk around the level of defence spending as a percentage of GDP, I thought I would run an interesting thought experiment: ask AI what a credible middle power...
May 02 2026
‘Anemoia’, social cohesion, economic security and national resilience in the era of great-power competition
Generations of Australians aren’t just disillusioned, they’re done. Done with a system that ignores them, a dream that was sold out from under them, and leaders who never...
May 01 2026
Total nothing-burger: Bondi Beach terror attack report fails to deliver detail on national security
The interim report of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has been released with some noticeable disappointment from the national security community.
May 01 2026
Former intelligence chief throws support behind proposed national spy museum
A push to build Australia’s first national spy museum is gaining traction, with former intelligence chief Rachel Noble joining the project’s founding board.
May 01 2026