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New weighbridge, vehicle wash infrastructure installed at RAAF Base Amberley
The Australian Defence Force has installed new Army-sponsored weighbridge infrastructure at RAAF Base Amberley.
January 22 2026
Canada rallies middle powers to act together amid ‘rupture of partially false’ rules-based order
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has rallied for middle power countries to act together to resist the influence of major countries and the “rupture of the partially...
January 21 2026
Boeing, Defence celebrate beginning of North Queensland aviation training academy
Boeing Defence Australia and Defence have officially welcomed the first 35 trainees who will begin aircraft technician training to support the Australian Army’s AH-64E...
January 21 2026
The quiet part out loud: Finally, there is recognition that we’re not a ‘serious’ middle power
Despite the rhetoric and bluster of successive Australian governments, there is finally dawning recognition of a stark and confronting reality: Australia is not a serious...
January 21 2026
Military readiness changes: United Kingdom announces increased recall age to 65 for former service personnel
The United Kingdom has announced it will increase the maximum call age from 55 to 65 years old to boost military readiness under the Armed Forces Bill.
January 21 2026
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 milestone.
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