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Government pushes ahead on Collins Class improvements at third ‘Product of Concern’ summit
The Albanese government has held its third Product of Concern Summit in Canberra, renewing its focus on lifting the sustainment performance of...
December 02 2025
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Industry commends Defence procurement overhaul amid concerns about lack of investment
Defence industry representatives have commended the Defence procurement overhaul recently announced by the Australian government, amid concerns about a continuing perceived...
December 02 2025
Going around in circles: Potential for another Chinese task group serves to reinforce national vulnerability
Speculation that another Chinese naval taskforce is steaming south with Australia once again in its sights should be reinforcing the nation’s vulnerability, all while we...
December 02 2025
Safesky Systems appoints new CEO
Safesky Systems has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer to strengthen the commercial and global market strategies of the company.
December 02 2025
Conroy steps up exports and industry promotion through defence attachés
Australian defence attachés will be encouraged to spearhead assistance for defence industry exports, according to recent comments from the Australian Minister for...
December 02 2025
ADF warns of continuing dangers from unexploded ordnance
The Australian Defence Force has warned that unexploded ordnance continues to pose a risk to the communities around Australia and should be reported to authorities...
December 02 2025
Aurizn partners with US tech company to propel allied defence capabilities
Aurizn and ISL have partnered up to progress Australian and US defence technology.
December 01 2025
Submissions now open for 2026 Australian Defence Export Catalogue
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy is encouraging Australian defence companies to put forward their best capabilities, with submissions now open for the 2026 Australian...
December 01 2025
New look Defence Delivery Agency to shake up nation’s capability acquisition
Acting Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy have announced a new look Defence bureaucracy to tackle the nation’s...
December 01 2025
Australia lists Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as first state sponsor of terrorism
The Australian government has listed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a state sponsor of terrorism.
December 01 2025
End of an era: Armidale Class patrol boats enter Darwin for the last time
A trio of the Royal Australian Navy’s Armidale Class patrol boats have entered Darwin for the last time as they retire from service.
December 01 2025
The wheels have fallen off: Australia’s economic ‘managed decline’ is beginning to look terminal
Ask many average Aussies and they will undoubtedly tell you that the wheels of our “economic miracle” have well and truly fallen off. Now there is a growing...
December 01 2025
US-based adviser David Fox appointed non-executive director at Ocius
US-based investor and board adviser David Fox has been appointed non-executive director by the Australian uncrewed surface vessel manufacturer Ocius.
December 01 2025
Turkiye’s unmanned combat aircraft achieves BVR air-to-air missile strike
Turkiye’s unmanned fighter aircraft, the Bayraktar Kizilelma, has reportedly achieved a beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile strike for the first time.
December 01 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Leidos, Aspen Medical partner to innovate, digital tech integrate Australian Defence Force medical services
Leidos and Aspen Medical have announced a teaming partnership to modernise and integrate digital technology into medical services for the Australian Defence Force.
December 01 2025
Ocius unveils hybrid class Bluebottle USVs for persistent surveillance, reconnaissance
Australian defence innovator Ocius has unveiled two hybrid class Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels under the first-of-its-type milestone, as the company announces plans to...
November 28 2025
SH Defence announces collaboration to advance Navantia uncrewed landing craft concept
Danish defence company SH Defence has announced a new collaboration with shipbuilder Navantia Australia to advance its uncrewed landing craft concept.
November 28 2025
UK stands up International Defence Esports Games with Australian interest for 2027 hosting
International cyber warriors have gathered in London to sharpen their cyber warfare skills during the first International Defence Esports Games this week.
November 28 2025
Northrop Grumman boosts American Australian Association scholarship program
Northrop Grumman has announced a US$60,000 funding increase for the American Australian Association Graduate Education Scholarship program, strengthening support for...
November 28 2025
‘Tremendous achievement’: AH-64E helicopters take-off for the first time
Australia’s first set of AH-64E helicopters have commenced their first flying operations in Townsville following their initial delivery to the Australian Defence Force...
November 28 2025