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Australian ambassador Moriarty presents credentials to US President Donald Trump
Australia’s new ambassador to the United States, Greg Moriarty, has presented his credentials to US President Donald Trump.
June 01 2026
Australia and Japan team up on cyber talks
Australia and Japan have accelerated their existing defence partnership through recent collaborative efforts surrounding cyber command, control and communications training.
June 01 2026
Australia to establish SRF-West in 2027 and acquire 3 in-service US Virginia Class submarines
The Australian government has confirmed it will acquire three in-service Virginia Class submarines under a streamlined proposal accepted at the AUKUS Defence Ministers’...
June 01 2026
AUKUS accelerates into new phase as Australia, US and UK unveil undersea warfare push
The three AUKUS partners have unveiled their first major Pillar 2 “signature project”, a trilateral effort to develop advanced autonomous undersea warfare systems...
June 01 2026
Japan and Australia’s strategic imperative for deeper defence and dual-use industrial cooperation
Opinion: As we look forward to the Shangri-La Dialogue this coming weekend and expected announcements about deeper cooperation with Japan, trilateral initiatives with New...
May 30 2026
Lockheed Martin delivers first integrated combat system to US Navy
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first Integrated Combat System-enabled baseline to the United States Navy, marking a significant step in the evolution of a more unified and...
May 29 2026
$120m contract to secure Aussie jobs in local missile industry
Australia’s push to build a sovereign missile manufacturing industry has taken another major step forward, with more locally made components set to be integrated into...
May 29 2026
Australia announces large cargo ship ANL Kokoda as first vessel in Maritime Strategic Fleet
The Australian government has announced it has secured the first vessel in its Maritime Strategic Fleet, the ANL Kokoda.
May 29 2026
DroneShield to provide urban security for FIFA World Cup
DroneShield has been selected to provide urban airspace security in Kansas City ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
May 29 2026
Cash? No cash here, says ASPI ‘Cost of Defence’ report
The new ASPI “Cost of Defence” report finds a record defence commitment riddled with funding shortfalls, backloaded spending and structural weaknesses that could leave...
May 29 2026
Seasats confirms Lightfish USV transit through contested Taiwan Strait
California engineering company Seasats has confirmed a Lightfish uncrewed surface vessel (USV) was able to complete the first autonomous transit of the Taiwan Strait between...
May 29 2026
Nova Systems CEO calls on government to strengthen sovereign capabilities
The CEO of Nova Systems has called on the Commonwealth to strengthen sovereign defence capabilities in the country.
May 29 2026
Raytheon, Lockheed Martin deliver first lightweight Javelin command launch units to US Army
The United States Army has received the first deliveries of the next-generation Lightweight Command Launch Unit for the combat-proven FGM-148 Javelin, marking a major...
May 29 2026
Austal signs agreements with Lloyd’s Register, DNV Australia
Major shipbuilder Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia has announced the signing of agreements with Lloyd’s Register and DNV Australia.
May 29 2026
Bombardier Defense to supply 3 Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to Australian Border Force
Defence aircraft manufacturer Bombardier Defense will supply three Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to conduct maritime surveillance for the Australian Border Force.
May 29 2026
MQ-28 completes trio of operations flights off California coast
The Australia-developed MQ-28 uncrewed combat aircraft has achieved its first international operation in allied airspace, with three operational flights over the Pacific...
May 29 2026
Commonwealth launches $2bn lawsuit against PFAS maker
Court proceedings have begun in the Federal Court of Australia, seeking reparations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-related contamination across 28 Defence...
May 28 2026
Weaponisation of military justice system inquiry handed down to Defence
An inquiry into the weaponisation of the military justice system has concluded, with the consequential report listing 20 recommendations.
May 28 2026
‘No algorithm can make war morally acceptable’: Pope Leo calls out the use of AI in defence
The Catholic Church, AI, and defence might not be three things you would expect to intersect, but in his latest encyclical letter, Pope Leo XIV has addressed all three in...
May 28 2026
AECOM secures Henderson Precinct assessment contract
The federal government has taken another major step towards transforming Henderson in Western Australia into one of the nation’s most important defence and shipbuilding...
May 28 2026