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New Defence research centre to accelerate Australia’s sovereign innovation ambitions
Australia is establishing a new defence research centre aimed at bringing government, academia and industry closer together to accelerate the...
August 04 2026
Weld Australia, American Welding Society forge partnership to bolster AUKUS industrial capability
A new strategic partnership between Weld Australia and the American Welding Society will strengthen the skilled workforce, technical standards and advanced manufacturing...
August 04 2026
Australia announces funding for Australian Defence Force combat helmet supply, refurbishment and support services
The Australian government has announced funding of up to $160 million over seven years for the supply and refurbishment of combat helmets for the Australian Defence Force...
August 04 2026
The end of an era v the age of empires: Is our ‘stewardship’ of the rules-based order a fool’s errand?
Australia and like-minded middle powers have long celebrated and communicated their investment in and commitment to maintaining the post-Second World War “rules-based...
August 03 2026
General National Defense Policy: Indonesia designates dissemination of LGBTQ culture as state threat
The Indonesian government has confirmed solidified presidential regulation to designate the “dissemination of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer culture” as a...
August 03 2026
US$76.6bn US submarine investment delivers major boost for AUKUS
A landmark US Navy contract to build the next generation of Virginia Class attack submarines and Columbia Class ballistic missile submarines is set to strengthen the...
August 03 2026
L3Harris awarded battery contract for Virginia and Columbia Class submarines
L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a competitive contract to deliver battery monitoring systems in the production of Virginia and Columbia Class submarines for the US...
August 03 2026
KBR secures capability life cycle manager contract with Defence for maritime sustainment
KBR has secured a new capability life cycle manager contract with Defence for the Diving, Autonomous and Signatures System Program Office portfolio.
August 03 2026
Boeing to supply ADF ground terminals under LAND 4140 BLOS SATCOM contract
Boeing Defence Australia will deliver class 2 SATCOM ground terminals to the Australian Defence Force under the LAND 4140 BLOS SATCOM contract.
August 03 2026
Fresh engagement with Singapore and Japan signals ongoing effort to achieve regional stability
Australia’s defensive relationship with allies in Asia has fostered a supportive and collaborative environment, recently reaffirmed through engagements with Japan and...
August 01 2026
Japanese sonar specialist wins first overseas defence export for Australia’s future frigates
Japanese electronics company OKI has secured its first overseas defence equipment contract after being selected to supply advanced towed passive sonar systems for the Royal...
July 31 2026
New Zealand Ministry of Defence requests industry info on long-range UAS for maritime surveillance
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence has announced a request for industry information on long-range uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) capable of operating up to 1,400 nautical...
July 31 2026
Thales Australia announces successful live-fire testing of new Guardian Angel UGV in NSW
Thales Australia has announced the successful live-fire testing of new Guardian Angel 8x4 uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) developed in NSW.
July 31 2026
Australia sending CH-47D Chinook helicopter, Bell 412 aircraft to support French firefighting operations
Australia is sending a CH-47D Chinook helicopter and a Bell 412 reconnaissance and support aircraft as well as aerial firefighting assets and teams to support the response to...
July 31 2026
Leidos awarded $1.3m Queensland government grant for Queensland facilities
The Queensland government has awarded a $1.3 million grant to Leidos Australia for its facilities in far north Queensland.
July 30 2026
BAE announces mast prototyping concluded for new Hunter Class frigates
Defence prime BAE Systems has confirmed that mast prototyping for the Royal Australian Navy’s new Hunter Class frigates has concluded after three years of work.
July 30 2026
Ukraine keeps captured North Korean soldiers in custody as questions remain over their future
Opinion: Ukraine is holding captured North Korean soldiers despite South Korea’s offer to accept them, creating a diplomatic and legal dilemma that highlights Pyongyang’s...
July 30 2026
Laing O’Rourke awarded capability partner contract for future NPSCY project at Osborne, South Australia
Engineering and construction company Laing O’Rourke has been awarded the capability partner contract for the Nuclear‑Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY) by...
July 30 2026
Department of War awards Lockheed Martin multibillion-dollar contract for PAC-3 delivery
The US Department of War has awarded Lockheed Martin with a seven-year contract to develop PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors.
July 30 2026
Another one bites the dust: Navy’s LOSVs go the way of the dodo, raising questions about up-gunning Hunter fleet
From the get-go, the ambitious plans for the Royal Australian Navy to acquire a fleet of “large optionally crewed surface vessels” (LOSVs) to boost the fleet’s...
July 30 2026