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The slippery slope the fuel industry is facing as Iran war escalates
As conflict in Iran continues to escalate, we are already seeing the consequences falling outside the bounds of the Middle East.
March 12 2026
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SYOS Aerospace’s SA200 UAH completes fully autonomous mission trials
Advanced uncrewed vehicles and systems developer SYOS Aerospace has announced its SA200 uncrewed autonomous helicopter (UAH) has successfully completed a series of...
March 12 2026
EOS addresses ASX concerns over high-energy laser contract with Goldrone
Electro Optic Systems has released a statement addressing ASX concerns about a conditional high-energy laser contract with Goldrone.
March 12 2026
Female aviators get the inside track on RAAF’s modern pilot training
Members of the Australian Women Pilots’ Association have been given a closer look at the Royal Australian Air Force’s evolving pilot training system during a...
March 11 2026
Hunter Class frigates to benefit from new navigation-combat system integration
A new software integration developed for modern naval vessels will strengthen the connection between navigation and combat systems aboard the Hunter Class frigate, improving...
March 11 2026
Japan turns to dual-use technology to power a new defence industrial strategy
Opinion: Japan is rapidly integrating dual-use technologies and civilian innovation into its defence strategy to strengthen supply chains, expand defence exports and deepen...
March 11 2026
ADF boosts space and cyber cooperation in major Indo-Pacific exercise
Elements of the Australian Defence Force’s Space and Cyber Commands have strengthened their cooperation with regional partners and key allies through participation in...
March 11 2026
Macquarie Technology Group secures hybrid investment from NRFC
Macquarie Technology Group has announced it has secured a $200 million hybrid investment from the Australian government’s National Reconstruction Fund Corporation...
March 11 2026
Australia set to field one of the world’s largest fleets of maritime drones with $176m investment
Australia is dramatically expanding its fleet of cutting-edge maritime drones, with the acquisition of 40 additional Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels (USV) set to give the...
March 11 2026
Australian, New Zealand military leadership sign cyber domain collaboration agreement
Australia and New Zealand military leadership have signed a new memorandum of understanding to enhance Australian Defence Force–New Zealand Defence Fore collaboration...
March 11 2026
DroneShield announces C-UAS manufacturing expansion into Europe
Sydney counter-drone developer DroneShield has announced the establishment of counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) manufacturing in Europe.
March 11 2026
New Zealand Defence Force powers on new C-130J Hercules simulator
The New Zealand Defence Force has powered on a new C-130J Hercules simulator installed at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Auckland.
March 10 2026
New drones expected to be introduced to ADF
New drones have been introduced to artillery personnel at Puckapunyal, Victoria.
March 10 2026
Lessons from the mother country: Lacklustre Royal Navy has some hard truths for RAN
Despite the recent success of Operation Highmast in 2025, all is not well with the Royal Navy, as events in the Middle East reveal that the once indefatigable Royal Navy is...
March 10 2026
Navy leaders clarify drone integration plan for Arafura Class OPVs
The Royal Australian Navy has clarified plans to integrate uncrewed aerial and surface vehicles into Arafura Class offshore patrol vessels under project SEA 1180.
March 10 2026
Kongsberg and Thales successfully test suitability and performance of StrikeMaster
Kongsberg and Thales have successfully tested and analysed findings from the StrikeMaster missile launch vehicle, which seeks to be verified as a Coastal Defence System.
March 10 2026
Australia wedged between allied capability expectations and traditional US procurements, says industry leader
Australia’s national defence strategy is increasingly wedged between the immediate capability expectations of its major allies and the country’s traditional...
March 10 2026
PM confirms Australia will send surveillance aircraft and missiles to the Middle East
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed military support aircraft will be deployed to the Middle East.
March 10 2026
Amentum announces new Australian managing director
Amentum has appointed Kim Katheklakis as its new managing director for Australia.
March 09 2026
Japanese defence minister expected to finalise Mogami deal by end of March
Japan’s new defence minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, is expected to visit Australia later this month to formally sign off on the multibillion-dollar contract between the two...
March 09 2026