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Rolls-Royce partners with Victorian government to build AUKUS workforce, supply chain
Rolls-Royce has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Victorian government to boost the state’s defence industry capabilities,...
November 04 2025
BAE, BlueScope Steel secure 5-year steel partnership for Hunter Class frigates
BAE Systems Australia and BlueScope Steel have signed a landmark agreement to supply thousands of tonnes of Australian-made steel for each of the Royal Australian...
November 04 2025
Raytheon Australia secures AU$277m contract to continue Collins Class combat system management
The Commonwealth government has announced a AU$277 million (US$180 million) contract extension to continue managing the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarine...
November 04 2025
UNSW Canberra launches blueprint for Australia’s maritime future
A team of experts from UNSW Canberra has unveiled A maritime strategy for Australia 2035, a landmark report charting a long-term vision for the nation’s security,...
November 04 2025
SYPAQ drones to feature Teledyne thermal cameras for ADF troops
Australian drone manufacturer SYPAQ Systems and thermal imaging company Teledyne FLIR OEM have announced their CorvoX small unmanned aerial systems will feature a Boson...
November 03 2025
Anduril celebrates first flight for YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft
American defence innovator Anduril has announced the successful start of flight testing for its YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
November 03 2025
Rheinmetall, MBDA announce high-energy maritime laser could be service ready in 2029
Rheinmetall and MBDA have announced that a fully operational laser weapon system could be available for the German Navy from 2029.
November 03 2025
DroneShield secures $25.3m contract in Latin America
Sydney-based counter-drone developer DroneShield has announced a $25.3 million contract to supply an unnamed defence end customer country in Latin America.
November 03 2025
Private capital, public purpose: Why private equity is the new force multiplier for Australia’s defence industry
Opinion: Australia’s shifting strategic environment demands a new model, one that harnesses private equity to scale homegrown defence innovation, aligns national...
November 03 2025
US State Department approves construction for Ebbing Air National Guard Base
The US State Department has approved the sale of US$353 million to the Singaporean government for construction services at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in the US.
November 03 2025
Tide turning against defence industry’s long struggle for financial backing
The tide is officially turning against the Australian defence industry’s struggle for financial backing, and even basic services.
October 31 2025
Anduril opens Sydney Ghost Shark factory in major boost for local industry, Navy capability
“Speed to capability” is well and truly the catchphrase as Anduril officially opens its first Australian manufacturing facility in Sydney and celebrates the...
October 31 2025
Trump orders restart of nuclear weapons testing to match China, Russia
US President Donald Trump has reportedly ordered the US military to immediately begin procedures to restart the testing of nuclear weapons.
October 31 2025
Chief Defence Scientist recognised with University of Sydney Alumni Award
Australian Department of Defence Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro has been recognised with the Alumni Award for Professional Achievement by the University of...
October 31 2025
Nations come together to discuss future efforts in air defence
Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, and US representatives have come together in the Northern Territory to discuss future collaborative air defence partnerships.
October 30 2025
Babcock completes ‘vital’ maintenance on HMNZS Aotearoa
Babcock completes maintenance and upgrade work on HMNZS Aotearoa in Singapore with the help of Seatrium.
October 30 2025
Over half of veteran families suffer mental health challenges, new survey reveals
The Families of Veterans Guild has released the 2025 Veteran Families Survey, finding a multitude of effects that ADF service has on families’ health and wellbeing.
October 30 2025
Further unsheathing the samurai sword
Opinion: Japan has entered a new strategic era, coupling its revitalised Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision with an expanded Official Security Assistance program to transform...
October 30 2025
Royal commission: ADF serious service offences to be recorded in civilian police system
The Australian Defence Force has announced a major legal change with personnel convicted of a serious service offence to have those details recorded outside the ADF from...
October 30 2025
DHA delivers 113 new homes across Canberra
Defence Housing Australia (DHA) has completed two major residential developments in Canberra, delivering 113 new homes to bolster both Defence and private housing supply in...
October 29 2025