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Hit and miss: PM’s Pacific tour records some wins and losses, but competition is the new normal
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wrapped up a whirlwind tour of the Pacific Islands, hoping to win over friends across the region; however, one...
September 12 2025
Australian, Indonesian leadership meet to reaffirm defence ties
Australian and Indonesian military leadership have met to strengthen defence ties in Jakarta.
September 12 2025
Finland to acquire 405 AIM-120D-3 missiles under US$1.07bn FMS
The US State Department has approved a possible US$1.07 billion foreign military sale of more than 400 air-to-air missiles to the government of Finland.
September 12 2025
South Australia strikes landmark deal with Rolls-Royce to bolster AUKUS skills pipeline
South Australia has secured a major win in its push to become the nation’s defence industry powerhouse, signing a landmark agreement with British defence giant...
September 11 2025
Downer awarded $3bn Defence contract
The contract will see Downer EDI deliver base and estate services across NSW, the ACT and Queensland over an initial period of six years.
September 11 2025
Defence spending as a critical economic driver: UK Defence Industrial Strategy heralds age-old shift in thinking
The UK government is seeking to turn an age-old belief that defence spending since the end of World War II does little to boost economic growth and opportunity; by turning...
September 11 2025
Quantum Systems announces autonomy, UAV expansion into United Kingdom
Drone manufacturer and aerial data intelligence company Quantum Systems has announced its expansion into the United Kingdom with the establishment of Quantum-Systems Ltd.
September 11 2025
CiTech, Babcock to develop rapidly deployable intelligence and communications hub
Western Australian defence company Critical Infrastructure Technologies (CiTech) has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a rapidly deployable hub with Babcock...
September 11 2025
ARA contracted to develop new Penetrator weapon system for US national security
New Mexico defence company Applied Research Associates (ARA) has been engaged in a 24-month contract to serve as the system design agent for the development of a prototype...
September 11 2025
Defence accepts ninth Evolved Cape Class patrol boat ADV Cape Spencer
Defence has accepted the ninth Evolved Cape Class patrol boat, ADV Cape Spencer, built at Henderson Shipyard in Western Australia.
September 11 2025
BAE achieves direct strikes with RAZER precision guided munition
RAZER low-cost precision guided munitions have completed direct strikes on multiple targets during the latest round of flight trials, according to BAE Systems Australia.
September 11 2025
Singapore to acquire 4 P-8A maritime patrol aircraft in military refresh
Singapore will acquire four Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft in the first phase of Singapore Armed Forces’ refresh of maritime security capabilities.
September 10 2025
Beaten Zone backs Tiberius Aerospace in booming munitions market
Brisbane-headquartered Beaten Zone Venture Partners has announced the backing of US defence technology company Tiberius Aerospace in their US$4.5 million founders’...
September 10 2025
ERA, plate armour and steel cages: How Ukraine is improving M1A1 Abrams tanks
Ukrainian technicians are modifying Australian M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks with reactive armour blocks, frontal armour plating and rooftop steel cages in a fast-paced,...
September 10 2025
ADF ‘death iconography’ ban should be reversed, says Angus Taylor
“Death iconography”, currently banned from use within the Australian Defence Force, would be reversed under a proposed plan by opposition defence minister Angus...
September 10 2025
Government announces $1.7bn investment in next-gen autonomous sub fleet
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has announced a $1.7 billion, five-year contract to deliver a fleet of next-generation, extra-large autonomous submarines for the...
September 10 2025
Royal Brunei Navy, Australian Defence Force commence Exercise Penguin 25
The Royal Brunei Navy and the Australian Defence Force have commenced Exercise Penguin 25, the leading bilateral maritime security activity between the two countries.
September 10 2025
McGee Building unveiled in Hobart to house Defence customer service hotline
The federal government has announced the unveiling of the McGee Building at Anglesea Barracks in Hobart, to accommodate Defence’s customer service hotline.
September 10 2025
Skunk Works, FalconWorks announce team-up on autonomous air systems
Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems have announced a strategic partnership to develop a range of uncrewed autonomous air systems.
September 10 2025
Aerial refuelling, drag-and-drop tasking teased in new Ghost Bat video
American defence prime Boeing has teased aerial refuelling capability and drag-and-drop tasking of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat autonomous aircraft during a new concept video.
September 10 2025