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ADF ‘death iconography’ ban should be reversed, says Angus Taylor
“Death iconography”, currently banned from use within the Australian Defence Force, would be reversed under a proposed plan by opposition...
September 10 2025
Government announces $1.7bn investment in next-gen autonomous sub fleet
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has announced a $1.7 billion, five-year contract to deliver a fleet of next-generation, extra-large autonomous submarines for the...
September 10 2025
Royal Brunei Navy, Australian Defence Force commence Exercise Penguin 25
The Royal Brunei Navy and the Australian Defence Force have commenced Exercise Penguin 25, the leading bilateral maritime security activity between the two countries.
September 10 2025
McGee Building unveiled in Hobart to house Defence customer service hotline
The federal government has announced the unveiling of the McGee Building at Anglesea Barracks in Hobart, to accommodate Defence’s customer service hotline.
September 10 2025
Skunk Works, FalconWorks announce team-up on autonomous air systems
Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems have announced a strategic partnership to develop a range of uncrewed autonomous air systems.
September 10 2025
Aerial refuelling, drag-and-drop tasking teased in new Ghost Bat video
American defence prime Boeing has teased aerial refuelling capability and drag-and-drop tasking of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat autonomous aircraft during a new concept video.
September 10 2025
3% on defence will seem like a bargain if US plans for Indo-Pac pullback come to fruition
Recent leaks about America’s 2026 National Defense Strategy have set tongues wagging and no doubt will trigger heightened anxiety in Canberra as US isolationism and...
September 09 2025
Northern Territory launches nation’s only UAV test flight facility
Charles Darwin University has launched a new drone testing site in the Northern Territory set to give operators and manufacturers a rare opportunity to trial technology in...
September 09 2025
Wormald secures 6-year, $5m ASC contract for Collins Class fire suppression
ASC has awarded Australian fire safety specialist Wormald with a full six-year, $5 million contract to deliver and support advanced fire suppression and safety systems to the...
September 09 2025
EOS officially reveals Apollo high energy laser weapon system
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has officially revealed the identity of its high energy laser weapon, announcing the system will be known as Apollo, drawing the name from the...
September 09 2025
C-130J Hercules simulator touches down aboard Super Galaxy flight to New Zealand
The first components of a C-130J Hercules simulator have been delivered by United States Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft to New Zealand.
September 09 2025
DARPA announces AI robotics program to find, treat severe bleeding
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has announced a new program to use robots, guided by sensors and artificial intelligence, to locate and stop severe bleeding...
September 09 2025
Leidos commences Australian build of Sea Archer USV
Leidos Australia has commenced the local build of Sea Archer, a next-generation small uncrewed surface vessel.
September 09 2025
Woomera live-fire: Phoenix Jet aerial target completes 500 successful flights
The Australian-designed and operated Phoenix Jet uncrewed aerial target has completed 500 successful flights, according to defence technology company QinetiQ.
September 09 2025
State Street Corporation joins substantial holder list with 5.23% voting power in Austal
Australian defence shipbuilder Austal has filed a notice of initial substantial holder with State Street Corporation and subsidiaries gaining 5.23 per cent voting power on 5...
September 08 2025
Saab Australia, Australia extend combat management systems development
Saab Australia and the Commonwealth of Australia have entered into contracts to extend combat management systems development under an enterprise partnering agreement.
September 08 2025
Trump signs executive order authorising US Department of War
The US Department of Defense has been renamed as the Department of War as a secondary title, under an executive order newly signed by US President Donald Trump.
September 08 2025
Leidos announces Sea Dagger commando insertion craft
American defence and technology company Leidos has announced their next generation Sea Dagger commando insertion craft concept developed for the United Kingdom’s Royal...
September 08 2025
‘Good as Gold’ Chinook arrives at Australian War Memorial
Australian Army Chinook “Good as Gold” has officially arrived at Anzac Hall in the Australian War Memorial.
September 08 2025
Ukraine locks in US$150m foreign military sale for Starlink satellite extension
Ukraine has secured Starlink satellite communications services under a US$150 million foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
September 08 2025