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Australia, US put AUKUS undersea warfare technology to the test
Australia and the United States have tested a suite of advanced autonomous and remotely operated undersea systems during RIMPAC 2026, strengthening...
August 17 2026
New questions surround South Korean activists investigated after Ukraine POW mission
Opinion: A South Korean investigation into six activists who travelled to Ukraine has raised fresh questions over North Korean POW treatment, unpublished allegations and the...
August 17 2026
Australia and PNG accelerate defence integration under Pukpuk Treaty
Australia and Papua New Guinea are moving to deepen their new military alliance, with Canberra and Port Moresby preparing a pathway for PNG citizens to join the Australian...
August 17 2026
Terrorism threat remains possible, according to 2026 NZ Security Threat Environment report
The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service has announced the release of its Security Threat Environment 2026 report, identifying national security challenges against a...
August 17 2026
Concerns raised about new military phone-cracking tech proposed for NSW Police Force
Senator David Shoebridge has called out the introduction of new technology systems and digital evidence management being introduced to the NSW Police Force, after...
August 17 2026
Saab Australia announces Australian tour of Giraffe 1X CUAS radar system
Defence manufacturer Saab Australia has announced its Giraffe 1X counter-uncrewed aerial systems (CUAS) radar system will be touring Australia.
August 17 2026
New risk report warns of impending ‘bureaucratic power grab’ under Defence Estate Audit
The recently released Defence Estate Audit could become a thinly veiled attempt to permanently restructure who controls Defence property, according to assertions made in a...
August 15 2026
Australia, US submarine transfer requires tremendous effort but is achievable in 2030s, says Colby
Australia and the United States are on track to hit their defence production goals under a collective defence strategy, according to recent comments from US Under Secretary...
August 14 2026
Partners, not protectorates: US under secretary of war issues challenge for Indo-Pacific nations
US Under Secretary of War Elbridge Colby has once again pushed back against criticism of his critiques of “middle power strategy” championed by Canadian Prime Minister...
August 14 2026
Weld Australia draws line on offshore fabrication as Defence drives demand for sovereign skills
Weld Australia has ruled out certifying overseas fabricators competing for Australian projects, arguing that certification, major infrastructure investment and the nation’s...
August 14 2026
Collins Aerospace wins US$472m contract to modernise US Army Chinook fleet
RTX’s Collins Aerospace has secured a contract worth up to US$472 million ($669.3 million) to provide engineering services supporting the modernisation and sustainment of...
August 14 2026
Leidos infrared sensors to strengthen Golden Dome missile defence architecture
Leidos will supply flight-proven infrared sensing technology for 18 Sierra Space satellites, supporting the US military’s Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche 3 program and...
August 14 2026
L3Harris opens new Rhode Island facility to boost US and allied undersea warfare readiness
L3Harris Technologies has opened a new US$6 million ($8.5 million) maritime production facility in Rhode Island to accelerate the delivery of advanced undersea training...
August 14 2026
Rolls-Royce expands Australian defence footprint with new Canberra HQ and Type 26 export deal
Rolls-Royce is expanding its Australian defence operations with a new Canberra headquarters and an export partnership with Marand Precision Engineering to supply propulsion...
August 13 2026
South Korea investigates activists who travelled to Ukraine over North Korean POW case
Opinion: South Korean police are investigating six activists who travelled to Ukraine without government approval to advocate for two North Korean soldiers captured fighting...
August 13 2026
Australia, UK sign statement of intent for CEA advanced radar technology
QinetiQ, the UK Ministry of Defence, the Australian Department of Defence and Canberra-based CEA Technologies are progressing the potential adoption of Australia’s advanced...
August 12 2026
Nova Systems, Planet formalise partnership for Australian space-based intelligence capability
Nova Systems has formalised a strategic partnership with Earth-observation company Planet, strengthening Australia’s access to advanced satellite imagery and space-based...
August 12 2026
Lockheed Martin invests in modular system to accelerate scalable hypersonic weapons
Lockheed Martin is investing millions of dollars to develop a modular payload delivery system designed to turn proven hypersonic technologies into a flexible family of...
August 12 2026
Saab secures 5-year contract extension to sustain ADF deployable health capability
Saab Australia has secured a five-year contract extension to sustain the Australian Defence Force’s deployable health capability, supporting the readiness of more than 550...
August 12 2026
Defence drone manufacturer Innovaero lodges prospectus with ASIC ahead of initial public offering
Perth-based Australian aerospace and defence manufacturer Innovaero has lodged its prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission ahead of a planned...
August 12 2026