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US introduces empowered base defence, decision-making policy against UAVs
US base commanders will have empowered decision making and a larger permitted defensive area against unmanned aerial vehicles, under a new...
January 28 2026
Nominations closing soon for 2026 Defence & National Security Workforce Awards
Professionals across Australia’s defence and national security sector are encouraged to act fast, with nominations for the 2026 Defence & National Security...
January 27 2026
Babcock CEO announces retirement, with successor revealed
Babcock International’s chief executive, David Lockwood, has announced his retirement six years after initially taking up the role. Harry Holt, CEO of Babcock’s...
January 27 2026
Calian reveals plan to solidify Canada’s sovereign defence base
Calian has announced a strategic initiative that seeks to enhance Canada’s sovereign capabilities through Calian VENTURES, a “defence innovation...
January 27 2026
Rudd replacement: Greg Moriarty recommended as Australian ambassador to USA
Secretary of the Department of Defence Greg Moriarty has been recommended to take up the role of Australia’s next ambassador to the United States of America.
January 27 2026
Defence personnel contributions recognised in 2026 Australia Day honours list
More than 82 Defence personnel have been recognised in the 2026 Australia Day honours list for their contributions across the land, maritime, air and cyber domains.
January 27 2026
Confirmed arrival of first MC-55A Peregrine aircraft to RAAF
The Australian government has confirmed the arrival of an MC-55A Peregrine aircraft, a major milestone in strengthening the nation’s sovereign defence capability.
January 27 2026
Trophy active protection system selected for European Leopard 2 A8 MBTs
Israeli defence technology company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has celebrated the selection of its Trophy active protection system for Leopard 2 A8 main battle tank...
January 27 2026
Australia's first MC-55A Peregrine aircraft arrives at RAAF Base Edinburgh
Australia’s first MC-55A Peregrine advanced electronic warfare and surveillance aircraft has reportedly been delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force.
January 23 2026
Legal piracy on the high seas: Can shadow fleet ship captures be replicated in the Indo-Pacific?
Recent US military and law enforcement actions to capture “shadow fleet shipping” in Venezuela may have inadvertently opened the door for Australia to intercept...
January 23 2026
Industry program sees multimillion-dollar investment into Aussie businesses
A fresh investment of $17 million into the Defence Industry Development Grants Program will see 44 Australian businesses being provided with financial support to their...
January 23 2026
UK announces new undergraduate course to advance drone capabilities and technology
The UK government has announced a fast-tracked undergraduate degree, focusing on defence and drone capabilities.
January 23 2026
Austal launches final Guardian Class under Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project
Defence shipbuilder Austal has announced the launch of a final Guardian Class patrol boat constructed under the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project.
January 23 2026
Assystem and Shoal Group sign AUKUS Pillar 1 collaboration agreement
Nuclear engineering company Assystem and Australia-based Shoal Group have signed an agreement to collaborate on AUKUS Pillar 1 to strengthen Australia’s nuclear...
January 23 2026
Australia commits additional $10m to Ukraine Energy Support Fund for heating and essential services
Australia has announced more than $10 million towards the Ukraine Energy Support Fund to assist the besieged country in keeping lights on, homes heated and essential services...
January 23 2026
Cyber arms race: Weaponised artificial intelligence expected to redefine conflict
In 2026, weaponised artificial intelligence will redefine conflict in cyber space, according to predictions from Australian technology service provider Kinetic IT.
January 23 2026
Babcock signs strategic deal with Indonesia, boosting local maritime industry
Babcock International has secured a £4 billion (approximately AU$7.9 million) Maritime Partnership Programme with Indonesia.
January 22 2026
$2.3bn foreign military sale between US and Singapore in talks
The United States is set to potentially approve a foreign military sale to Singapore, supplying patrol and reconnaissance aircraft P-8A and MK 54 lightweight torpedoes to...
January 22 2026
HII, US Navy demonstrate ‘up-gunned’ USS Zumwalt as battleships loom
The US Navy’s most futuristic destroyer, USS Zumwalt, has completed a major round of sea trials following an extensive modernisation program that will see it become the...
January 22 2026
Australian critical infrastructure vulnerable to drone-enabled cyber attack, says new report
New research from the University of Canberra suggests Australia needs to do more to defend critical sectors such as energy, water and data centres to keep up with the age of...
January 22 2026