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British Army’s Challenger 3 main battle tank achieves first crewed live-fire trials
The British Army’s next-generation Challenger 3 main battle tank has conducted its first-ever crewed live-firing trials, in a key military...
January 21 2026
SHOT Show 2026: FN America announces next generation of iconic SCAR rifles
Military small arms manufacturer Fabrique Nationale America has announced a next-generation version of the popular FN SCAR automatic rifle line.
January 21 2026
Kongsberg breaks ground on US-based missile production facility in Virginia
Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has broken ground on its first state-of-the-art US-based missile production facility in James City County, Virginia.
January 21 2026
Barrett announces commemorative .50 calibre rifles ahead of SHOT Show 2026
Australian-owned, American firearms manufacturer Barrett Firearms Manufacturing has unveiled a limited-edition commemorative .50 rifle series in recognition of...
January 20 2026
SUBCO announces submarine cable project from Australia to USA
Secure undersea network systems provider SUBCO has announced the latest submarine cable project to connect Australia and the United States with a new express hypercable.
January 20 2026
New Zealand appoints first full-time Defence adviser based in New Delhi
New Zealand has appointed Commodore Andy Dowling, the former Defence Adviser Australia, as New Zealand’s first full-time Defence adviser to be based in New Delhi.
January 20 2026
General Atomics successfully demonstrates autonomous MQ-20 Avenger jet flight
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has revealed the successful autonomous flight of the MQ-20 Avenger jet.
January 20 2026
Northrop Grumman set to deliver new advanced torpedo to US Navy
Northrop Grumman has announced they will be manufacturing the US Navy’s new advanced lightweight torpedo.
January 20 2026
On notice: Australia warned to prepare for, accept Taiwanese ‘reunification’
China’s top diplomat in Australia is no stranger to causing controversy. Now he has warned that Australia must accept the “reunification” of Taiwan with the...
January 20 2026
UK commits to submarine rotation in Australia with Astute Class submarine HMS Anson
The United Kingdom has committed to sending rotational forces to Australia, with the Royal Navy’s Astute Class submarine HMS Anson reportedly expected to arrive at...
January 20 2026
Bisalloy Steels, Miras Steel collaborate to meet armour steel demand in Europe
NSW armour steel plate manufacturer Bisalloy Steels has announced an agreement with Romanian metallurgy company Miras Steel Trade to meet demand for certified armour steels...
January 20 2026
Ares Armaments Australia, ZU Bladeworx Australia cooperate on Rooster C-UAS munitions, limited blades launch
Specialist munitions manufacturer Ares Armaments Australia has announced a collaboration with defence contractor ZU Bladeworx Australia.
January 20 2026
UK announces crucial investment in cyber regiment accommodation, special training facilities
The United Kingdom has announced a crucial £279 million investment for the Army’s cyber regiment accommodation and specialist training facilities.
January 19 2026
Lockheed Martin successfully launches Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile
Lockheed Martin has successfully showcased the 90-degree launch of a Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) from the JAGM Quad Launcher (JQL).
January 19 2026
UK to develop new long-range ballistic missile under Ukraine support program
The United Kingdom has announced plans to develop a new deep-strike tactical ballistic missile designed to significantly enhance Ukraine’s ability to defend itself...
January 19 2026
Living in a fairy tale: Was the ‘global rules-based order’ little more than a myth?
Over the course of my weekend reading, it suddenly hit me ... maybe, just maybe, the “global rules-based order” is little more than a comforting fairy tale...
January 19 2026
US State Department approves possible construction foreign military sale to Peru
The US State Department has approved a possible US$1.5 billion foreign military sale of design and construction at Callao Naval Base for the Peruvian government.
January 19 2026
US Secretary of Defense Hegseth announces review of small business contracts, ‘Beltway Bandits’
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced there will be incoming major changes to the way small businesses interact with the US Department of War.
January 19 2026
L3Harris Technologies to deliver T7 ordnance disposal robots for US Navy, Marines
American defence company L3Harris Technologies will deliver 34 large T7 robots for enhanced capabilities for explosive ordnance disposal missions to the US Navy and the US...
January 19 2026
DroneShield selected to join LAND 156 panel
DroneShield has been selected to join the Counter-small Unmanned Aerial Systems Services Standing Offer Panel as part of the Department of Defence’s Project LAND...
January 16 2026