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Australia cries strategic urgency as it delays national action
Opinion: One year after a 36-point blueprint declared defence Australia’s “no higher priority”, implementation suggests a different...
February 09 2026
New Zealand ‘remains steadfast ally despite uncertain global security’, confirms NZDF leadership
New Zealand remains steadfast in its alliance with Australia despite “an increasingly uncertain global security environment”, according to comments from New...
February 09 2026
US Marines establish forward arming, refuelling point on Tinian near Guam
The US military in the Indo-Pacific has moved to establish a forward arming and refuelling point on Tinian, one of the Northern Mariana Islands.
February 09 2026
Moog, Echodyne Corp announce agreement to accelerate integrated air and missile defence
Precision motion and control systems manufacturer and systems integrator Moog Inc has announced an agreement with radar platform company Echodyne Corp.
February 09 2026
EOS launches new manufacturing hub in Singapore
Electro Optic Systems has officially launched a new facility in Singapore.
February 09 2026
Department of War cuts ties with Harvard University
The US Department of War has announced that it has officially cut ties with Harvard University.
February 09 2026
HII successfully trials Ford Class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding has announced the successful trials of a new Ford Class aircraft carrier.
February 06 2026
Hegseth’s pet ‘drone dominance’ project clears first phase hurdle
The War Department has named 25 companies invited to compete in the first phase of its Drone Dominance Program, a major acquisition reform initiative aimed at rapidly...
February 06 2026
Anti-corruption commissioner questioned on Defence ties
Commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, Paul Brereton, is in hot water again after failing to explain his ongoing collaboration and work with the Australian...
February 06 2026
Unmanned systems at the forefront of new collaboration for Honeywell and LIG Nex1
Honeywell and LIG Nex1 have announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand collaboration on the development of defence vehicles and aircraft.
February 06 2026
It could happen here: What Australian organisations can learn from Russia’s 2025 attack on Poland’s electricity grid
Russia-linked hackers has targeted Poland’s energy grid last year, an attack that Dragos’ Josh Hanrahan says should be a wake-up call for Australian energy...
February 06 2026
Stepping up to the big table: Calls for Australia to plan for a post-US regional order continue to mount
It is an uncomfortable reality Australia may be forced to confront: an Indo-Pacific without US primacy and associated leadership which will place increased emphasis on...
February 06 2026
Raytheon backs down, agrees to long-term Pentagon deals to ramp up missile production for US, allies
RTX subsidiary Raytheon has signed five major long-term agreements with the United States Department of Defense to sharply lift production of key precision-guided munitions,...
February 05 2026
ADF troops commemorate anniversary of Battle of El Alamein while deployed
Australian Defence Force members have joined representatives from a range of allied countries in Egypt to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein.
February 05 2026
Australian Defence Apparel lands major deal with NSW Police
Australian Defence Apparel has announced that it has been awarded a major contract with the NSW Police Force to supply new ballistic carrier vests.
February 05 2026
Babcock teams up with Air Ambulance Australia in recovery mission training
In a collaborative effort with Air Ambulance Victoria, Babcock Australasia hosted members from the Australian Defence Force for medical evacuation training at Essendon Air...
February 04 2026
RAAF colluding with airlines to delay pilot start dates, alleges Senator Roberts
The Royal Australian Air Force is colluding with commercial airlines to delay start dates for transferring pilots, according to new allegations from Senator Malcolm Roberts.
February 04 2026
The devil you know is better than the one you don’t: Proponents still fail to detail benefits of Beijing-led order
As the United States continues to emphasise locking down the western hemisphere, Beijing continues to expand its reach across the Indo-Pacific, with some claiming a...
February 04 2026
Navy frigates begin Australia’s first regional presence deployments for 2026
Two Royal Australian Navy Anzac Class frigates have sailed from Fleet Base West in Western Australia, marking the start of the Australian Defence Force’s first regional...
February 04 2026
Aussie team breaks out the big guns for Indo-Pacific artillery competition
The Royal Australian Artillery’s 8th/12th Regiment has made a strong showing of their artillery skills at the Indo-Pacific Best Redleg Competition in Hawaii.
February 04 2026