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Wildcat and Hanwha: Austal arm wrestle turns into an ownership mud wrestle
Opinion: Who owns and controls Western Australian shipbuilder Austal matters to Australian, American, Japanese and South Korean national security....
September 29 2026
EXCLUSIVE: SIG Sauer P385 pistol to make international debut at Land Forces 2026
SIG Sauer’s newly unveiled P385 pistol is expected to make its international debut at the Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition 2026 with Australian defence...
September 28 2026
Astute Class submarine HMS Agamemnon heads to sea trials before Royal Navy active service
The Royal Navy’s Astute Class submarine, HMS Agamemnon, is headed for sea trials after sailing from the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness.
September 28 2026
EOS, Netherlands sign letter of intent for Apollo laser production, deployment
Electro Optic Systems and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence have signed a letter of intent for production and operational deployment of Apollo high energy laser weapon...
September 28 2026
Eylex named Australia and New Zealand distributor for INVISIO communication systems
Australian mission-critical communications products and services provider Eylex has announced its appointment as the exclusive in-country distributor across Australia and New...
September 28 2026
United Nations speechcraft: Albanese fights for ideal world that no longer exists, Trump fights for America
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump have emphasised their contrasting priorities during speeches to the United Nations.
September 28 2026
SIG Sauer announces new P385 pistol to drive new era of accuracy, performance
American firearms manufacturer SIG Sauer has introduced a new family of P385 pistols during a SIG NEXT event held in the US earlier this week.
September 25 2026
Defence developing response to IGADF inquiry findings, recommendations
Defence is now developing a response to recent report findings handed down by an inspector-general of the Australian Defence Force inquiry investigating the fatal crash of an...
September 25 2026
Australia, New Zealand sign new innovation, science and technology statement of intent
Australia and New Zealand are strengthening their cooperation on defence science with the signing of a new innovation, science and technology statement of intent.
September 25 2026
Beyond shipbuilding: Why design knowledge matters to Australia’s naval future
Opinion: Australia’s ability to design, adapt and assure complex naval capability will be central to building a more self-reliant, innovative and resilient maritime...
September 25 2026
RAAF Poseidon aircraft deployed to enforce sanctions on North Korea
A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft has been deployed to monitor and deter illegal ship-to-ship transfers of sanctioned goods to and from...
September 25 2026
Investigations continue into Australian F-35 components diverted to Hong Kong
Media speculation continues into how potentially sensitive but unserviceable F-35A Joint Strike Fighter components were allegedly diverted to Hong Kong while being...
September 24 2026
BAE Systems Australia, Skyryse establish partnership for autonomous rotary and fixed-wing aircraft
BAE Systems Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with aviation firm Skyryse, establishing a partnership to explore government and commercial opportunities for...
September 24 2026
Australian Army to conclude Tiger helicopter operations with flyover in Darwin
The Australian Army will shortly conclude Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter flying operations in Darwin, marking a significant milestone in the transition to the new...
September 24 2026
Albanese, Zelenskyy sign bilateral security agreement amid $60m in support to Ukraine
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed the Australia–Ukraine bilateral security agreement.
September 24 2026
Australian Army accelerating drone warfare integration towards Talisman Sabre 2027 debut
The Australian Army is preparing to make robotic and autonomous systems a routine part of combat-team operations, with Talisman Sabre 2027 emerging as a major demonstration...
September 24 2026
CBG Systems secures $83m contract to deliver and install insulation, linings into first 3 Hunter Class frigates
Hobart-based CBG Systems will deliver and install insulation, linings and pinning into the first three Hunter Class frigates under an $83 million contract with BAE...
September 23 2026
Australia launches online defence cooperation platform with Pacific personnel
The Australian government has announced the launch of a new online platform to strengthen defence cooperation, build capability, and make training opportunities more...
September 23 2026
DroneShield announces official opening of Adelaide research and development facility
Counter-drone defence company DroneShield has announced the official opening of its research and development facility in Adelaide.
September 23 2026
Boeing Defence Australia selects Lite Coms to support LAND 4140 beyond line-of-sight satellite communications program
Lite Coms has announced that it has been selected by Boeing Defence Australia to support the LAND 4140 beyond line-of-sight (BLOS) satellite communications (SATCOM) program.
September 23 2026