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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...
July 18 2025
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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
Me 163 Komet, Messerschmitt Bf 109 aircraft arrive at Anzac Hall, Australian War Memorial
The first rocket-powered aircraft to see operational service, the German Me 163 Komet, has arrived at Anzac Hall to become part of the Australian War Memorial.
July 17 2025
Battle of Fire Support Base Coral: Victoria Cross awarded to Private Richard Norden for gallantry
The Victoria Cross for Australia has been formally presented to the family of the late Private Richard Norden, in recognition for his bravery and dedication to service during...
July 17 2025
Lt Col Michael J Twining appointed to leadership role with counter-UAS developer DroneShield
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Michael J Twining has been appointed as the new sales director for the US Air Force at Sydney counter-drone developer DroneShield.
July 17 2025
Zu Bladeworx Australia confirms rollout of H2HFW knives to ADF units
Zu Bladeworx Australia has confirmed the successful rolling out of the Hand-to-Hand Fighting Weapons System to the Australian Defence Force under the LAND 300 Lethality...
July 17 2025
The only constant: Updating the public’s concept of national security
There is an old saying that the only constant in life is change, and nowhere, it seems, is that truer than in the way the public understands national security and what it...
July 16 2025
Australia confirms establishment of cyber reserves workforce by early 2026
Australia will establish a cyber reserves workforce for the Australian Defence Force by early 2026, under a Cyber Reserve Concept recommended by the recent Defence Strategic...
July 16 2025
RAN MH-60R Romeo helicopters officially pass decade of service
The Royal Australian Navy’s fleet of MH-60R Romeo helicopters has officially passed 10 years of service in a major milestone of Navy aviation and maritime capability.
July 16 2025
Babcock International signs letter of intent with Indonesia to develop maritime, defence industry
Defence company Babcock International Group has signed a letter of intent with the government of Indonesia to support the country’s defence and maritime industry.
July 16 2025
Defence announces purpose-built space workforce for Australian Defence Force
Defence has announced it will soon begin targeted recruitment for a purpose-built space workforce for the Australian Defence Force.
July 15 2025
SouthPAN achieves success in final review before testing
Lockheed Martin has completed the critical design review of SouthPAN, the last major hurdle it needed to clear before testing can begin.
July 15 2025
Building sovereign capability demands a break from ‘business as usual’ for both Defence and industry
Opinion: Australia must urgently shift to a whole-of-nation approach that prioritises trust, collaboration and action to build a sovereign Defence industry capable of meeting...
July 15 2025