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Partners, not protectorates: US under secretary of war issues challenge for Indo-Pacific nations
US Under Secretary of War Elbridge Colby has once again pushed back against criticism of his critiques of “middle power strategy” championed by...
August 14 2026
Weld Australia draws line on offshore fabrication as Defence drives demand for sovereign skills
Weld Australia has ruled out certifying overseas fabricators competing for Australian projects, arguing that certification, major infrastructure investment and the nation’s...
August 14 2026
Collins Aerospace wins US$472m contract to modernise US Army Chinook fleet
RTX’s Collins Aerospace has secured a contract worth up to US$472 million ($669.3 million) to provide engineering services supporting the modernisation and sustainment of...
August 14 2026
Leidos infrared sensors to strengthen Golden Dome missile defence architecture
Leidos will supply flight-proven infrared sensing technology for 18 Sierra Space satellites, supporting the US military’s Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche 3 program and...
August 14 2026
L3Harris opens new Rhode Island facility to boost US and allied undersea warfare readiness
L3Harris Technologies has opened a new US$6 million ($8.5 million) maritime production facility in Rhode Island to accelerate the delivery of advanced undersea training...
August 14 2026
Rolls-Royce expands Australian defence footprint with new Canberra HQ and Type 26 export deal
Rolls-Royce is expanding its Australian defence operations with a new Canberra headquarters and an export partnership with Marand Precision Engineering to supply propulsion...
August 13 2026
South Korea investigates activists who travelled to Ukraine over North Korean POW case
Opinion: South Korean police are investigating six activists who travelled to Ukraine without government approval to advocate for two North Korean soldiers captured fighting...
August 13 2026
Australia, UK sign statement of intent for CEA advanced radar technology
QinetiQ, the UK Ministry of Defence, the Australian Department of Defence and Canberra-based CEA Technologies are progressing the potential adoption of Australia’s advanced...
August 12 2026
Nova Systems, Planet formalise partnership for Australian space-based intelligence capability
Nova Systems has formalised a strategic partnership with Earth-observation company Planet, strengthening Australia’s access to advanced satellite imagery and space-based...
August 12 2026
Lockheed Martin invests in modular system to accelerate scalable hypersonic weapons
Lockheed Martin is investing millions of dollars to develop a modular payload delivery system designed to turn proven hypersonic technologies into a flexible family of...
August 12 2026
Saab secures 5-year contract extension to sustain ADF deployable health capability
Saab Australia has secured a five-year contract extension to sustain the Australian Defence Force’s deployable health capability, supporting the readiness of more than 550...
August 12 2026
Defence drone manufacturer Innovaero lodges prospectus with ASIC ahead of initial public offering
Perth-based Australian aerospace and defence manufacturer Innovaero has lodged its prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission ahead of a planned...
August 12 2026
New Zealand Defence Force takes over leadership of Pacific Response Group from Australian Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force has formally assumed the hosting and leadership of the Pacific Response Group from the Australian Defence Force, as the regional crisis response...
August 12 2026
New AS9 Huntsman artillery capability crucial for war preparations, says Major General Collingburn
Australian Army AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers and the AS10 armoured ammunition resupply vehicles are a crucial new capability for Australia’s war preparations,...
August 12 2026
Australia, Vietnam step up ties with focus on defence, trade and critical technologies
Australia and Vietnam are broadening their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with a suite of new agreements spanning defence, maritime security, resilient supply chains,...
August 12 2026
DSTG seeking industry solutions to assist ADF littoral operations, beach landings
Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group is seeking industry solutions to assist the Australian Defence Force with future littoral and beach landings.
August 12 2026
REDARC boosts sovereign defence testing capability with major South Australian investment
South Australia-based REDARC Defence & Space has expanded its sovereign testing and compliance capabilities, upgrading its electromagnetic compatibility facilities and...
August 12 2026
Defence Fuel Qualification Centre established to test, certify, accelerate next-generation military fuels
Defence has established the Defence Fuel Qualification Centre to help test, certify and accelerate the adoption of the next generation of fuels for fighter jets, warships and...
August 12 2026
A nod to China: Australia joins countries calling for advance notification of ballistic missile launches
Australia has joined a plethora of international nations calling for all countries to provide advance notification of intercontinental ballistic missile, submarine-launched...
August 12 2026
Queensland announces funding for Craig International Ballistics body armour production
The Queensland government has announced more than $500,000 in funding for Gold Coast defence armour manufacturer Craig International Ballistics at Arundel to increase local...
August 11 2026