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Northrop Grumman celebrates flight of second test B-21 Raider
The United States Air Force has received its second B-21 Raider stealth bomber for flight testing, after the newest aircraft completed its maiden...
September 15 2025
Welcome to the fleet: Second offshore patrol vessel accepted
NUSHIP Eyre, the second of six planned Arafura Class offshore patrol vessels, has been accepted as a part of the ongoing SEA 1180 project.
September 15 2025
General Atomics, AeroVironment complete first UAS air-launch of Switchblade
General Atomics and AeroVironment have for the first time launched a Switchblade 600 loitering munition from a Block 5 MQ-9A unmanned aircraft, a pairing that companies say...
September 15 2025
Government spruiks ‘higher’ defence spending, but is it the case?
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has used the government’s weekend AUKUS infrastructure announcement to hint at “increases” to the...
September 15 2025
‘Don’t fear the dragon’, warns former Aussie ambassador to Beijing
Beijing’s recent victory parade to commemorate the end of the Second World War is no cause for alarm according to a former Australian ambassador to Beijing. But is it a...
September 15 2025
PM, Deputy PM confirm multibillion Henderson AUKUS investment
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Defence Minister Richard Marles have announced a multibillion-dollar investment to consolidate the Henderson naval shipyard and related WA...
September 14 2025
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 Pacific leader has warned...
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