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Anduril Australia debuts its EagleEye helmet, battery armour plate at MilCIS 2025
Anduril Australia has debuted its new EagleEye helmet system at the annual Military Communications and Information Systems Conference in Canberra...
November 18 2025
Air weapons systems on Hunter Class frigates successfully reviewed, says Babcock
Babcock has successfully finalised the critical design review for the Hunter Class frigate Air Weapons Handling System.
November 18 2025
ASIO warns foreign spies are stepping up targeting of Australia’s defence industry
Australia’s defence industry is facing an intensified espionage threat, with the nation’s security agency warning that foreign intelligence services are...
November 18 2025
General Atomics, Saab to demonstrate AEWC payload on MQ-9B next year
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc and Swedish defence prime Saab have announced they will conduct a live demonstration of an airborne early warning and control system...
November 18 2025
PFAS working community group established to combat dangerous effects
The Port Stephens council and NSW state government have worked in collaboration with the federal government to establish the Williamtown Working Group.
November 18 2025
US State Department approves possible aircraft parts and repairs in foreign military sale
The US State Department has approved a possible US$350 million foreign military sale of aircraft components, repair parts and support to Taiwan’s Taipei Economic and...
November 18 2025
Anduril, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announce development of autonomous surface vessels
American defence innovator Anduril Industries and Japanese shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have announced an agreement to design and produce a new class of dual-use...
November 18 2025
South Korea puts pedal to metal on nuclear subs, looks to accelerate Defence spending, leaving Australia in its dust
South Korea has hit the ground running on its development of a nuclear-powered submarine fleet, given US approval, with its eyes set firmly on hitting the 3.5 per cent of GDP...
November 18 2025
QinetiQ, Forcys ink MOU to enhance Australia’s maritime security
QinetiQ and Forcys have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening Australia’s sovereign capability in maritime assurance, with a focus on ensuring the...
November 18 2025
CGI builds defence ties in Australia through new Canberra office
Global IT and business consulting firm CGI has announced the opening of a new office in Canberra.
November 17 2025
From tanks to tech: The changing face of defence branding
Opinion: A new generation of defence companies is redefining the industry by adopting the culture, pace, and software-driven mindset of tech firms, signalling a deeper shift...
November 17 2025
EOS announces $20m order for Slinger RWS to western European customer
Australian defence company Electro Optic Systems has secured a new $20 million order for its Slinger counter-drone remote weapon systems for a western European NATO country...
November 17 2025
Australia calls for ceasefire in Sudan after supplying humanitarian assistance
The Australian government has condemned reports of systematic violence against civilians and reported violations of international humanitarian law in Sudan.
November 17 2025
Charges laid against Northern Territory trio in alleged Defence contract fraud scheme
Australian Federal Police have charged three people in an alleged multimillion-dollar fraud scheme relating to almost $71 million in Defence contracts awarded to a Northern...
November 17 2025
Germany requests hundreds of VLS missiles in possible US$3.5bn foreign military sale
The German government has requested to purchase more than 700 vertical launch missiles in a possible US$3.5 billion foreign military sale approved by the US State...
November 17 2025
Ethical OSINT: Building transparency and fairness in open-source intelligence
Opinion: AI-powered open-source intelligence (OSINT) is transforming national security by helping agencies rapidly detect threats in an increasingly digital world – but...
November 14 2025
Second set of AH-64E Apache helicopters arrives at RAAF Base Townsville
A second pair of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters has arrived Down Under for the Australian Defence Force.
November 14 2025
Babcock extends MESHA partnership to help expand veteran and first responder support into Western Australia
Defence services company Babcock Australasia has expanded its longstanding partnership with Military and Emergency Services Health Australia (MESHA), enabling the...
November 14 2025
Saab Australia, Adelaide University sign strategic partnership to boost sovereign defence capability
Saab Australia and Adelaide University have signed a new strategic partnership agreement (SPA), deepening their long-running collaboration and positioning both organisations...
November 14 2025
Denmark requests acquisition of 340 AIM-9X Sidewinders under US foreign military sale
The government of Denmark is expected to acquire 340 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles and equipment under a possible US$318.4 million US foreign military sale...
November 14 2025