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Bulgaria to acquire NSM coastal defence system in US$620m FMS
Bulgaria will acquire a Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System and other equipment under a US$620 million foreign military sale approved by the...
July 22 2025
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US$100m US Army next-gen command and control contract for Anduril
Anduril Industries has been awarded a US$99.6 million (AU$147 million) contract by the US Army to lead development of a prototype for its Next Generation Command and Control...
July 21 2025
ADF completes Harpoon missile rearmament of Canadian warship during Talisman Sabre
The Australian Defence Force has rearmed a Canadian warship with RGM-84 Harpoon Block II missiles at the Port of Darwin during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
July 21 2025
General Atomics showcases breakthrough in autonomous combat air engagement
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and General Atomics Integrated Intelligence have successfully completed a landmark demonstration of integrated autonomous air combat...
July 21 2025
Defence ducks rumours surrounding possible cuts to senior ranks
The Department of Defence has ducked questions surrounding a potential cutting of senior staff.
July 21 2025
US request for assurance doesn’t equate to Australian submission: Strategic policy expert
Questions from the US about whether Australia would back a Taiwan conflict with American-supplied nuclear subs have sparked concerns over sovereignty and blind loyalty, but...
July 21 2025
L3Harris announces Red Wolf, Green Wolf kinetic effects vehicles
American technology company L3Harris Technologies has announced a new family of Red Wolf and Green Wolf launched effects vehicles.
July 21 2025
RAAF KC-30A uses sustainable aviation fuel during Talisman Sabre 2025
A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A flew with sustainable aviation fuel for a special VIP mission.
July 21 2025
Australian Army M1A1 Abrams MBTs arrive in Ukraine
Australia has now delivered the majority of its retired Australian Army M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine, with delivery of the final tranche to occur in the coming...
July 21 2025
ADF Tiger damaged in ‘hard landing’ during Exercise Talisman Sabre
An Australian Defence Force Eurocopter Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopter has reportedly sustained damage after a “hard landing” during Exercise Talisman Sabre...
July 18 2025
Defence industry leader Matt Moran appointed CEO with Master Builders WA
The former Luerssen Australia head of strategy and government relations, Matt Moran, has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Master Builders Western...
July 18 2025
New Zealand announces new institute for advanced technology to grow tech, exports
The New Zealand government has announced the establishment of a new institute to grow the country’s advanced technology sector and boost high-value exports.
July 18 2025
Israeli Ministry of Defense signs production acceleration contract for Arrow interceptors
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has signed a large-scale contract to accelerate production of Arrow interceptors.
July 18 2025
Ukraine announces new ‘Test in Ukraine’ online platform to engage foreign defence manufacturers
The Ukrainian government has announced the dynamic “Test in Ukraine” platform to allow defence companies to test their technologies in Ukraine.
July 18 2025
Combat Air Flying Demonstrator progressing well in UK manufacturing
The latest design of the UK’s flagship Combat Air Flying Demonstrator has been revealed, with two-thirds of its structural weight now in manufacturing.
July 18 2025
Australia, Canada sign tech partnership on over-the-horizon radar research
Australia and Canada have signed a new technology partnership agreement to support collaboration on over-the horizon radar research and development.
July 18 2025
HMAS Stuart personnel awarded new Australian Operational Service Medal – Indo-Pacific
The ship’s company of HMAS Stuart has been recognised, with approximately 150 personnel among the first in the nation to receive the Australian Operational Service...
July 17 2025
The Fourth Law announces successful results with FPV drone final approach autonomy module
Ukraine-based defence technology company The Fourth Law has announced new investor funding for its software, which increases drone strike success by transferring the control...
July 17 2025
Ex-DFAT chief opens fire on AUKUS as concerns rise about program’s future
As the Trump administration reviews AUKUS, former DFAT chief Peter Varghese has revived calls for Australia to take more control of its defence – minus the advantage of...
July 17 2025
Australia grants AUKUS Authorised User status to Greenroom Robotics
The Australian government has granted AUKUS Authorised User status to Australian maritime artificial intelligence and autonomy company Greenroom Robotics.
July 17 2025