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Support announced for Australian Military Training Memorial
The Australian government has announced support for the Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans’ Association to begin work to establish a...
November 06 2026
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Lockheed, USAF announce test flight of Mk21A re-entry vehicle
Lockheed Martin and the US Air Force have announced the completion of a test flight of its unarmed, developmental Mk21A re-entry vehicle, launched over the Pacific Ocean from...
November 06 2026
Aurora Labs secures first commercial sale into United Kingdom
Aurora Labs has secured its first commercial sale into the United Kingdom, with two AU4 micro gas turbine engines heading to UK and European strategic partner Tanglewood...
November 06 2026
Royal Navy completes one-way effector launches from HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier
The UK Royal Navy has announced the successful launch of a Nyan One-Way Effector uncrewed air system from the deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier for the first...
November 06 2026
Luckey blasts anti-manufacturing analysts over US laptop production plans
American entrepreneur and founder of Anduril Industries, Palmer Luckey, has blasted anti-domestic manufacturing analysts as he advocates for a new initiative to completely...
November 06 2026
Nominations open for prestigious Australasian Space Awards 2027
Submissions and nominations are now open for the Australasian Space Awards 2027.
November 05 2026
Work underway on Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in Geelong
The Australian government has announced that work is underway on a new Surf Coast/Geelong Veterans’ and Families' Hub, providing critical services and support closer to...
November 05 2026
Thales Australia, unions partner on apprenticeship, graduate opportunities
Thales Australia and five unions have signed a partnership agreement designed to create more apprenticeship and graduate opportunities while developing the skilled workers...
November 05 2026
The Whiskey Project Group moves ahead with new advanced watercraft manufacturing facility in US
The Whiskey Project Group has officially opened its advanced watercraft manufacturing facility in Edenton, North Carolina, late last month, marking a major milestone in the...
November 05 2026
Empower your soldiers: ADF personnel must be given greater initiative, authority to engage drone threats
Australian Defence Force soldiers must be given greater initiative, authority and capability to respond to drone threats over Australian bases.
November 05 2026
Aloha: ASC announces official opening of Honolulu office
Australia’s submarine builder and sustainer, ASC, has announced the official opening of a new office in Honolulu, Hawaii.
November 04 2026
Australia to establish independent, not-for-profit national peak body for veterans’ organisations
The Australian government has announced around $7.4 million in funding over four years to support the establishment and initial operations of an independent, member-based,...
November 04 2026
WorkSec celebrates dual international certification to quality, information security management systems
Defence and national security workforce provider WorkSec has completed a comprehensive independent audit to achieve dual international certification to ISO 9001:2015 (Quality...
November 04 2026
Space warfare is already here, and commercial satellites are legitimate military targets
Space warfare is already here, and commercial satellites have become legitimate military targets, according to a new report from the US Defense Intelligence Agency.
November 04 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Ocius confirms Bluebottle USV performance verification for Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force
Ocius Technology has confirmed the signing of contract with Japanese marine robotics company Seisgadget Ltd to support the performance verification of its Bluebottle uncrewed...
November 03 2026
Saab announces new Combat Boat 90 Capability X series for ISR, anti-ship, SHORAD
Defence prime Saab has announced a new series of Combat Boat 90 Capability X vessels with optionally crewed configurations such as intelligence, surveillance and...
November 03 2026
GaardTech opens new Brisbane office with industrial base expansion
Veteran-founded AUKUS defence technology company GaardTech has opened a new 500-square-metre deep workspace in South Brisbane, purpose-built for focused software, embedded,...
November 03 2026
Albanese gives away Australia’s only leverage to promote peace in Palestine
Opinion: It’s one year since the Albanese government recognised the state of Palestine. Labor told us it would promote peace and help lead to a two-state solution.
November 03 2026
Rachel Moseley appointed Australia’s ambassador for arms control, counter-proliferation
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs senator Penny Wong has announced the appointment of Rachel Moseley as Australia’s next ambassador for arms control and...
November 03 2026
BAE Systems announces 40mm modular gun system at Euronaval 2026
BAE Systems has announced a new 40mm modular naval gun system at Euronaval 2026 in France, including the ability to deploy the cannon as a containerised Sea Tridon C...
November 03 2026