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Tactical aircraft arrestor system assists safe landings at Avalon Airshow 2025
The Royal Australian Air Force has conducted arrested landings using a tactical aircraft arrestor system set up at the Australian International...
March 26 2025
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Corvo X UAS is export ready in 2026, says SYPAQ Systems
Engineering and systems integration company SYPAQ Systems has announced close collaboration with the Australian government on delivering its Corvo X small uncrewed aerial...
March 26 2025
Anduril Australia confirms delivery of intrusion detection system for RAAF
Anduril Australia has successfully delivered an unmanned aerial vehicle and intrusion detection system for a Royal Australian Air Force trial, within 15 weeks from contract...
March 26 2025
Federal budget 2025: Chalmers closes the door on last-minute defence reprieve
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed that there will be no defence spending surprises under the newly announced federal budget.
March 25 2025
Entries officially open for Australian Defence Industry Awards 2025
Nominations and submissions are now officially open for the annual Australian Defence Industry Awards.
March 25 2025
Land Range Safety Management Tool developed for ADF live-fire activities
Australian soldiers will continue to benefit from an upgraded range safety tool so that when they are present on a “live-fire” range, they can be confident that...
March 25 2025
Lockheed Martin to establish Sydney-based Black Hawk logistics hub
Lockheed Martin Australia has unveiled a new custom-fit logistics warehouse in Sydney, designed to provide dedicated support services for the Australian Army’s...
March 25 2025
CAE secures NZ Air Force C-130J simulator sustainment contract
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has awarded CAE a contract to deliver simulator through life support directly to the RNZAF.
March 25 2025
First Aussie Apache enters final assembly stage
Australia’s first AH-64E “Guardian” Apache attack helicopter has entered final assembly at Boeing’s production facility in Mesa, Arizona.
March 25 2025
Saudi Arabia to acquire more than 2k Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will acquire more than 2,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System as part of a US$100 million foreign military sale.
March 25 2025
Bushmaster gains counter-UAS tech after successful testing
Thales Australia has announced successful integration of counter-unmanned aerial system technology into its Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle for the international...
March 25 2025
QinetiQ secures $47m contract to support aviation safety
QinetiQ has been awarded a $47 million contract to support the Defence Aviation Safety Authority.
March 25 2025
Australia accelerates $1bn in defence funding for capability development
The Australian government has announced plans to bring forward $1 billion in defence funding to help bridge the gap in crucial areas, such as maritime rotational forces.
March 24 2025
Australian Defence Force rolls out new F9 sidearm to Brisbane troops
The Australian Defence Force has begun rolling out its newest sidearm with the F9 pistol beginning deployment with an initial unit in Brisbane.
March 24 2025
US Air Force chief sheds further light on NGAD program
US Chief of Staff to the Air Force, General David Allvin, has lifted the veil of secrecy on the successful contender for the multibillion-dollar Next Generation Air Dominance...
March 24 2025
Finally! Recognition that we’re rudderless
As Australia heads into the quagmire that comes with an election campaign where defence and national security will play an increasing role, there is a growing recognition...
March 24 2025
Precision strike: New HIMARS launchers touchdown on Australian soil
The first pair of High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher vehicles have been delivered to Australia from the United States.
March 24 2025
Campus-style industrial precinct: NIOA Group announces plans for US weapons manufacturing facility
The NIOA Group has announced plans for a new state-of-the-art facility for its Tennessee-based subsidiary Barrett Firearms Manufacturing.
March 24 2025
And the winner is! Trump, Hegseth announce winner of US Air Force’s NGAD program
US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have formally announced the winner of the multibillion-dollar Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program as the...
March 22 2025
Fury autonomous fighter jet to make international debut at Avalon 2025
American high-performance, multi-mission autonomous fighter jet “Fury” will make its first appearance outside of the USA at the Avalon Australian International...
March 21 2025