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Working group contracted to develop high-energy laser weapon system for German Navy
The German Navy has signed a contract with the High-Energy Laser Naval Demonstrator Working Group for the development of a high-energy laser weapon...
July 13 2026
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SDIP26 – mind the gaps: How to close them and not paper over them
Opinion: The 2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy improves the transparency of Australia’s Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities but not the underlying framework...
July 13 2026
US Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane arrives in Cairns for official engagements
US Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane has arrived in Cairns in Queensland earlier this week.
July 13 2026
Royal Navy completes first extracted-load airdrop of uncrewed surface vessel from A400M transport
The United Kingdom’s Royal Navy has successfully completed the world’s first extracted-load airdrop of an uncrewed surface vessel from an A400M military transport...
July 13 2026
Flinders University appoints Professor Blumenstein to lead science, engineering
Flinders University has announced the appointment of Professor Michael Blumenstein as vice-president and executive dean of the College of Science and Engineering.
July 13 2026
Australian Army signs renewed Plan Anzac bilateral agreement with New Zealand Army
The Australian Army has signed a renewed Plan Anzac bilateral agreement with the New Zealand Army to support training, deployment and operations together. Signed by the...
July 13 2026
Make it open source: Ukraine leads innovative global approach of captured Russian military equipment
The Ukrainian government has again shown innovation in the face of adversity, with its new TrophyLab experimental system providing a globally accessible window into captured...
July 11 2026
Australian companies secure $6.2m in AUKUS maritime innovation contracts
Three Australian defence companies have secured $6.2 million in AUKUS contracts to develop advanced communications and navigation technologies for the next generation of...
July 10 2026
Historic Army leadership changeover celebrated in Canberra
Australia’s Army leadership changeover has been marked in an official ceremony, welcoming Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, the first woman to hold the position, into the...
July 10 2026
MQ-28 Ghost Bat participates in Exercise Valiant Shield, first CCA used in major operation
Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat aircraft has been used as part of Exercise Valiant Shield. The inclusion of Ghost Bat in the multinational exercise marks a major point of...
July 10 2026
New Arkeus defence manufacturing facility to be constructed in Queensland
Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has officially unveiled a new Arkeus defence technology advanced manufacturing facility to be constructed in Ormeau, Queensland.
July 10 2026
Chief of Australian Defence Force celebrates 50-year career in changeover ceremony
The chief of the Australian Defence Force has been professionally farewelled in a Canberra ceremony, with the incoming leader welcomed into the role.
July 10 2026
Don’t build your defence start-up in Queensland
Opinion: A year ago (June 2025), I wrote an article, Navigating the challenges of building a defence company in Queensland. Given some recent decisions by the Queensland...
July 10 2026
Thales to acquire Exail Technologies to meet demand for underwater warfare systems
Defence prime Thales has announced intentions to acquire 100 per cent of French technology company Exail Technologies.
July 10 2026
Western Australia announces $6.5m in funding to support space-related work with Curtin University, AROSE
The Western Australian government has announced $6.5 million in funding to support ongoing space-related work of the Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE)...
July 10 2026
Australian Defence Force completes successful firing of SM-2 from Derringer launch system
The Australian Defence Force has showcased the successful live‑firing of a medium-range ground-based air defence system using a Royal Australian Navy Standard Missile 2 and...
July 10 2026
NATO acquires MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft for surveillance operations
NATO has acquired up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft to support continued regional operations.
July 09 2026
Australian Army reveals how they will support National Defence Strategy in new document
The Australian Army has backed its support for the 2026 National Defence Strategy in a new document outlining their contribution to the nationwide approach to the changing...
July 09 2026
JabX uncrewed aircraft completes milestone long-haul flight from Brisbane to South Australia
The Australian Defence Force’s JabX uncrewed aerial system prototype has reportedly completed a milestone long-haul flight from Brisbane to South Australia under the Camel...
July 09 2026
Aladdin air-launched delivery drone successfully deployed from C-130 aircraft
The Australian Defence Force has completed the successful launch of an Aladdin air-launched delivery drone from a C-130 Hercules aircraft in a milestone for military drone...
July 09 2026