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Australian Federal Police intercepts man allegedly planning hostile activities in Myanmar civil war
The Australian Federal Police has intercepted a 33-year-old man in Queensland with night vision equipment and alleged links to planned hostile...
March 27 2026
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Honeywell announces production capacity acceleration agreement with US Department of War
Honeywell has announced a supplier framework agreement with the US Department of War to rapidly increase the production of critical defence technologies.
March 27 2026
Industry leaders celebrate defence advancement at inaugural Progress Report Luncheon in Sydney
Defence, government and industry leadership have attended the highly anticipated inaugural Progress Report Luncheon held in Sydney this week.
March 27 2026
Waste-to-energy project wins Northern Australia Defence Project award
The winning project of the inaugural Northern Australia Defence Project has been unveiled, marking a pivotal point in defence tech growth.
March 26 2026
Lockheed Martin to accelerate, expand production of PrSM missiles
The US Department of War and Lockheed Martin have announced a framework agreement to accelerate the production of Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) in response to increasing...
March 26 2026
‘Crash society as we know it’: Former ADF chief urges immediate climate action
Whether it be fuel insecurity, cost of living or the potential of conflict, there are a range of threats that Australia continues to face in 2026. However, fossil fuel...
March 26 2026
See more, know more: Second MC-55A Peregrine aircraft touches down in Australia
The Australian government has confirmed the arrival of a second MC-55A Peregrine aircraft to be integrated into the Australian Defence Force.
March 26 2026
PNGDF personnel conduct driver training on up-armoured LandCruisers
Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel have begun driver training packages for their new up‑armoured LandCruiser vehicles.
March 25 2026
Aussie SSNs to pack VLS capability, US State Department confirms
The US State Department has confirmed that Australia’s future fleet of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarines being jointly developed with the United...
March 25 2026
Getac Technology unveils new drone control system
Getac Technology has announced its new drone control system, CommandCore.
March 25 2026
Lithgow Small Arms Factory reaches pivotal moment between heritage protection, defence industry capability
A decision over the future of the historic Lithgow Small Arms Factory in NSW is shaping into a defining precedent between heritage protection and Australia’s defence...
March 25 2026
US struggling in Hormuz shows Australia needs to seriously reconsider its maritime capabilities
As the United States Navy continues its efforts to reopen and secure the Strait of Hormuz, Australia must learn some critical lessons about the scale and make-up of its...
March 25 2026
M1A2 Abrams Tactical Trainer system showcased to US Defense
Thomas Global Systems has had an exciting opportunity to display the M1A2 Abrams Immersive Tactical Trainer to the US government and industry partners.
March 25 2026
Aussie team lands new sponsor ahead of Invictus Germany Sports Festival
Austability Australia has announced a new sponsorship with Invictus Australia to support Aussies at the Invictus Germany Sports Festival.
March 25 2026
Entirely electric USV unveiled for Indo-Pacific operations
EDGE Defence has unveiled a new, entirely electrical vessel to be used in defence operations across the Indo-Pacific.
March 24 2026
Arlula raises $3.4m as defence and AI demands reshape satellite data infrastructure
Sydney-based defence and space-tech firm Arlula has secured $3.4 million in fresh funding in an oversubscribed capital raise led by Paspalis Capital, as governments and...
March 24 2026
May you live in interesting times: ANU report reveals Australians’ growing anxiety about the world
Australia now appears to be living in the reality of the ancient Chinese curse: “May you live in interesting times”, with a growing proportion of the public recognising...
March 24 2026
Defence, cyber cooperation announced as key pillars of EU–Australia partnership
While announcing the conclusion of negotiations on the Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement in Canberra today, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and...
March 24 2026
Australia, Indo-Pacific nations announce further defence industrial cooperation
Australia has joined the Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience with other nations to promote opportunities for defence industrial cooperation in the...
March 24 2026
Australia announces $15.8m Propel submarine scholarship program
The federal government has launched a $15.8 million initiative called Propel: Australian Submarine Scholarship program to support the development of Australia’s future...
March 24 2026