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Students given STEM engagement experience with Department of Defence
Female high school students from regional Victoria have been given an exciting opportunity to foster their engagement with Defence and spark...
March 20 2026
Australian Industry Group urges Albanese government to take action surrounding fuel concerns
The Australian Industry Group has called for a national response and renewed approach to the concerns surrounding fuel shortages.
March 19 2026
US–Australia partnership sharpens space surveillance edge with major telescope upgrade
A key piece of space surveillance infrastructure in Western Australia has received a major upgrade, strengthening the ability of the United States and Australia to monitor...
March 19 2026
Q&A: The Iran war, cyber warfare, and the role of hacktivism outside of the front lines
Dr Avi Davidi, Iran expert at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, speaks to Defence Connect on the role of cyber operations in the fighting in Iran.
March 19 2026
International warships gather before Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review
International and Royal Australian Navy warships have gathered at HMAS Creswell, south of Sydney in preparation to attend the upcoming Kakadu Fleet Review in Sydney Harbour...
March 19 2026
Australian-made AS9 Huntsman makes public appearance during Australian Army Open Day
An Australian-built AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer has been shown off to the public during an Australian Army Open Day at Puckapunyal.
March 18 2026
Helicopter Aircrew Training System passes 50k flight hours for EC135 T2+ helicopters
Boeing Defence Australia’s Helicopter Aircrew Training System program has passed 50,000 flying hours on the EC135 T2+ helicopters with more than 32,500 sorties flown.
March 18 2026
No ADF personnel injured in Iranian projectile strike near Al Minhad Air Base, UAE
Australian Defence Force personnel have escaped injury after an Iranian projectile landed near Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, according to confirmation from...
March 18 2026
Electro Optic Systems, UXV Technologies sign agreement to pursue advanced defence tech
UXV Technologies and Electro Optic Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue development of unmanned systems, weapon technologies, remote weapon systems and...
March 18 2026
Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Hercules flies under Australian call sign in aerial milestone
A Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Hercules has flown under an Australian call sign for the first time while embedded in a Royal Australian Air Force squadron.
March 18 2026
ADF drone pilots clinch sixth consecutive win at Military International Drone Racing Tournament
The Australian Defence Force Drone Racing Team has successfully defended its sixth consecutive championship title during the Military International Drone Racing Tournament in...
March 18 2026
Exercise Diamond Seas challenges air warfare students
Australia has commenced Exercise Diamond Seas, a critical component of the Air Warfare Instructor Course.
March 18 2026
Anschütz passes critical design review for Hunter Class program
Anschütz has successfully progressed through the critical design review stage for its navigation systems that are set to be used in the Royal Australian Navy’s...
March 18 2026
Security, sovereignty and the Indo-Pacific: Morrison’s strategic ‘reset’ warning
Opinion: Former prime minister Scott Morrison argues that today’s global turmoil is a strategic reset, one that demands democracies, rebuilds strength and resilience...
March 18 2026
Australia, New Zealand commit to integrated, combat-capable Anzac force by 2035
Australia and New Zealand have reaffirmed formal commitments to each other as allies under an Anzac 2035 agreement signed in Canberra.
March 18 2026
Thales launches SkyDefender, a new air and missile defence system
Thales has launched a new multi-domain integrated air and missile defence system, SkyDefender.
March 18 2026
Space element of multinational exercise flourishes across Indo-Pacific
One of Australia’s largest multinational exercises is proving to be especially popular in its space element, signalling greater interoperable efforts in space defence.
March 18 2026
Sitzler to deliver long-range fires infrastructure under LAND 8113-1
Sitzler has secured a major Defence contract to deliver critical infrastructure supporting Australia’s next-generation long-range strike capability, in a significant...
March 17 2026
Raytheon unveils new electromagnetic army vehicle
Raytheon has unveiled a new advanced military vehicle to support electromagnetic spectrum operations.
March 17 2026
Adisyn reveals new radar defence subsidiary
Adisyn has announced the establishment of a new defence technology subsidiary, 2D Radar Absorbers.
March 17 2026
