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Canadian entity announced to produce military, industrial vehicles for export and domestic markets
Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association and South Korea’s Hanwha Corporation have announced a joint venture to establish a new...
April 30 2026
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Australia’s manufacturing problem is not capability, it’s control
Opinion: Australia’s manufacturing problem is not capability. It is control.
April 30 2026
ASC announces Jonathan Simcock and Debra Counsell to join board of directors
Australia’s sovereign submarine builder and sustainer ASC has announced two new appointments to the board of directors.
April 30 2026
Missing Australian Army members formally identified after more than a century
Two missing Australian Army members have been formally identified, Second Lieutenant Duncan McKenzie of the 38th Battalion and Private Roy Martin of the 30th Battalion, more...
April 30 2026
Australia ramps up sovereign missile capability with local rocket motor production push
The Australian government has announced a major step towards defence self-reliance, committing an initial $126.9 million to establish domestic solid rocket motor...
April 30 2026
Toll Group announces office in Philippines to support government, defence services
Toll Group has announced the opening of a new office in Subic Bay, Philippines, strengthening its ability to support tailored government and defence services in the region.
April 30 2026
Japanese prime minister to visit Australia in first official visit since taking office
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been confirmed to visit Australia early next month, in her first official visit to the country since taking office.
April 29 2026
Breaching, mobility skills begin reintroduction in 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment
The Australian Army has begun reintroducing “assault pioneer” capability through breaching and mobility skills training with soldiers from the 1st Battalion, Royal...
April 29 2026
Opposition takes aim at defence spending, capability delivery shortfalls
Shadow defence minister Senator James Paterson has launched a scathing attack on the government’s 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program in his...
April 29 2026
Artemis completes sale of AI-enabled video processing company Sightline Intelligence
Boston-based private equity firm Artemis has completed the sale of portfolio company Sightline Intelligence to Acron Technologies, a portfolio company of TJC LP.
April 29 2026
US Department of War launches cyber-focused defence program
The US Department of War has launched a new cyber-focused program, expected to enhance the skills and capabilities of cyber security professionals in defence.
April 29 2026
Ukrainian official advocates for artificial intelligence, autonomous drones deployment to battlefield
Ukrainian officials have advocated for the “full integration of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems” into military warfare during a recent defence conference.
April 29 2026
MyDefence, HighCom land $9.81m Defence counter-drone contract
The Australian Department of Defence has awarded a $9.81 million (including GST) contract to Danish firm MyDefence A/S, in partnership with HighCom Limited and its subsidiary...
April 29 2026
Beyond the press conference: Can Australia implement Bushmaster improvements learnt on the battlefields of Ukraine?
Australia’s recent announcement to invest more than $750 million on Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles brings an immediate opportunity to see if government can...
April 29 2026
Senator Wong travelling to Japan, South Korea and China to secure Australian fuel supplies
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Penny Wong, is travelling the Indo-Pacific to Japan, South Korea and the People’s Republic of China to strengthen the...
April 28 2026
Honouring sacrifice: Taking ourselves seriously is the least we can do
Anzac Day is widely held as the most sacred day in Australia’s national calendar. A day when the country comes together to commemorate the sacrifice of the nation’s best...
April 28 2026
NIOA and SYPAQ team up to deliver counter-drone capabilities
NIOA has announced a new partnership with SYPAQ to deliver counter-drone technologies to the Australian Defence Force.
April 28 2026
New Defence secretary announced
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has formally announced the next secretary for the Department of Defence as part of the government’s refresh of the department.
April 28 2026
WA commits $400k to support veterans employment into defence industry
The Western Australian government has announced $400,000 in funding for the Defence Industry Veterans Employment Scheme to support veterans and their families as they...
April 28 2026
Boeing, US Navy complete test flight of MQ-25A Stingray aircraft
American defence prime Boeing and the US Navy have successfully completed the first test flight of an operational MQ-25A Stingray uncrewed aircraft.
April 28 2026