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ASC grads, apprentices to support essential repairs of STS Leeuwin II
ASC apprentices and graduates will support essential repairs on the damaged-but-beloved Australian 1850s-style tall ship, STS Leeuwin II.
November 10 2025
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Why holes matter: How the mathematics of shape can help stop drone swarms
Opinion: Mathematicians are increasingly turning to topology, the study of shapes and their holes, to mathematically prove whether defensive networks can completely block...
November 10 2025
Lockheed confirms PrSM Increment 4 flight testing in Australia next year
Lockheed Martin Australia has confirmed it will conduct flight testing on new long-range specialised PrSM Increment 4 munitions in Australia next year.
November 10 2025
Victoria pushes for ‘larger slice of defence industry pie’ after IndoPac 2025
The Victorian government is pushing for a larger slice of the defence industry pie after announcing several key agreements during the recent Indo Pacific 2025 Expo.
November 10 2025
DroneShield announces 3 handheld systems contracts to US government
DroneShield has announced receipt of a package of three standalone contracts totalling $7.6 million for handheld systems for delivery to the US government.
November 10 2025
Iran-linked hackers post details of multibillion-dollar ADF defence program
Pro-Hamas group Cyber Toufan claims to have compromised multiple Israeli defence contractors via a third-party supply chain hack, raising concerns about the security...
November 10 2025
Ocius Bluebottle USVs to provide ‘flexible, persistent, capable ISR’, says head of Navy Capability
Ocius Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels will provide the Australian Defence Force with “flexible, persistent and capable long-range intelligence, surveillance and...
November 10 2025
Aussie research sees breakthrough as Raytheon, Northrop prepare to deliver first HACM
The US Air Force has picked Raytheon Missiles & Defense and Northrop Grumman to build the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM), developed alongside the Southern Cross...
November 07 2025
New inquiry launched into gender equality as a national and economic security priority
The joint standing committee on foreign affairs, defence and trade is launching a new inquiry examining the role of gender equality in ensuring national and economic...
November 07 2025
Alliance with US partner to boost WA’s defence workforce and industry
The Cook government has signed a new agreement with BlueForge Alliance Australia Limited, forging an international partnership aimed at growing Western Australia’s...
November 07 2025
Intelligence integration as deterrence in the Indo-Pacific
Opinion: Stability in the Indo-Pacific hinges on deterring coercion over Taiwan through seamless, real-time intelligence and command integration among the US, Japan, Taiwan...
November 07 2025
Kongsberg Defence Australia opens Newcastle office to accommodate expanding workforce
Kongsberg Defence Australia has officially opened its Newcastle office in a milestone for the company.
November 07 2025
BAE Systems signs UAS agreement with Turkish Aerospace after Typhoon jet purchase
BAE Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkish Aerospace to explore opportunities to collaborate on the development of uncrewed air systems.
November 07 2025
Boeing announces aircraft components and castings contract with AW Bell
American prime Boeing has announced a new contract with Australian company AW Bell for castings to support the 737 and 777 aircraft programs.
November 07 2025
Naval Solutions Australia nuclear submarine-focused consultancy launched in South Australia
A new naval and nuclear engineering consultancy, Naval Solutions Australia, has been launched in South Australia to strengthen national sovereign capability and readiness for...
November 07 2025
Australia passes new legislation to confront state-sponsored terrorism
The Australian government has passed legislation to strengthen Australia’s counter‑terrorism framework and better respond to threats posed by state-sponsored...
November 07 2025
Aussie industry and innovation power ahead on Hunter frigate program
Australia’s next-generation warships are taking shape with two key local contracts announced this week, showcasing the nation’s growing defence industrial...
November 06 2025
Thales Australia to export piezoelectric ceramic technology to the US
Thales Australia is set to export military grade piezoelectric ceramic technology from Australia to the United States (Michigan) based Massa Products Corporation.
November 06 2025
PT-USV: Leidos, Kongsberg partner on enhancing Sea Archer strike capability
In an updated blast from the past, Leidos Australia and Kongsberg Defence Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance the lethality of the Sea Archer...
November 06 2025
Lockheed Martin set to sponsor veteran wellbeing programs
Lockheed Martin Australia has signed a sponsoring partnership with Keith Payne VC Veterans Benefit Group to support veteran wellbeing programs in the Shoalhaven area.
November 06 2025