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Deterrence, lethality and the pace of innovation: CDF Admiral Mark Hammond on innovating for survival in an unforgiving world
Opinion: In a landmark address launching Australia’s 2026 Defence Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy, Chief of the Defence Force Admiral...
August 08 2026
Victorian Police announces investigation into act of terrorism against defence industry manufacturer
Victorian Police has announced an investigation into an act of terrorism perpetrated against a Melbourne defence manufacturer.
August 07 2026
Northrop Grumman ramps up pitch for Super Hornet replacement as decision on US Navy F/A-XX program nears
As a decision looms for the multibillion-dollar replacement program for the US Navy’s Super Hornet program, Northrop Grumman has officially opened a major expansion of its...
August 07 2026
AI-powered submarine hunter demonstrates the future of allied undersea warfare
Lockheed Martin and the US Navy have demonstrated a new generation of artificial intelligence-enabled anti-submarine warfare capability at RIMPAC 2026, showcasing how...
August 07 2026
Aussie manufacturers move closer to joining AUKUS submarine supply chain
Australian additive manufacturing companies are taking another major step towards securing work on US and UK nuclear-powered submarine programs, highlighting the growing role...
August 07 2026
NSW government twists the knife on firearms legislation as manufacturers, conferences collapse
Firearms manufacturers have warned they are at a crucial economic breaking point with the NSW government allegedly “silently killing” businesses through new firearms...
August 07 2026
What to expect when you’re expecting ... war: Just how prepared is Australia for the macro and micro realities of a conflict in our region?
As geopolitical fault lines continue to deepen across the Indo-Pacific, Australia faces its most perilous strategic environment since 1942. By drawing harsh lessons from...
August 07 2026
Saab delivers next-gen deployable hospitals to strengthen ADF expeditionary capability
The Australian Defence Force has taken delivery of a new generation of rapidly deployable military hospitals, providing a significant boost to its ability to sustain...
August 07 2026
Australian Army trials deployable manufacturing shelter during Exercise Black Prince 3
New information has been revealed about an advanced manufacturing trial conducted by Australian Army soldiers during Exercise Black Prince 3 in South Australia.
August 07 2026
Finland, Sweden attend Exercise Pitch Black in Northern Territory for the first time
Military personnel from Finland and Sweden have travelled to Australia’s Northern Territory to attend Exercise Pitch Black 26 for the first time.
August 07 2026
Australia renews Bluelink Partnership with BoM, Defence and CSIRO
The Australian government has renewed the Bluelink Partnership between the Department of Defence, the Bureau of Meteorology and the CSIRO.
August 07 2026
Australian Aviation Awards 2026: Industry’s leading innovators and aviation professionals celebrated at black-tie gala
Australia’s aviation, aerospace and defence sectors have come together at The Star, Sydney, to recognise the people, organisations and innovators shaping the future of...
August 07 2026
SYPAQ Systems selected for All-World Defense 300 allied defence ranking
Autonomous systems developer SYPAQ Systems has been selected to the inaugural All-World Defense 300, the first comprehensive, data-driven global ranking of the private...
August 06 2026
Northrop Grumman, Boeing partner to demonstrate Triton, Poseidon connectivity and interoperability
Australia’s future maritime surveillance capability has taken a significant step forward after Northrop Grumman and Boeing successfully demonstrated autonomous...
August 06 2026
RAAF becomes first US ally to field AIM-260 missile in major air combat capability boost
Australia will become the first nation outside the United States to operate the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, with a $736 million investment delivering a new...
August 06 2026
Defence scientist recognised for driving Australia’s sovereign missile propulsion breakthrough
The architect behind Australia’s emerging sovereign rocket propulsion capability has received Defence’s highest individual scientific honour, recognising more than a...
August 06 2026
Australian adaptability: Ukraine’s drone war is changing warfare, can the ADF adapt fast enough to keep up?
Will the rapid evolution of uncrewed systems on the battlefields of Ukraine force the Australian Defence Force to rethink how it develops, acquires and sustains military...
August 06 2026
Australian-built rocket motor passes first flight test in guided weapons milestone
Australia has successfully flight-tested a domestically designed and manufactured advanced solid rocket motor for the first time, marking a major step towards establishing a...
August 06 2026
Australian start-up unveils sovereign counter-drone system to tackle emerging battlefield threats
Australian deep-tech company MILLIBEAM has unveiled a next-generation counter-drone system designed to overcome the limitations of existing hand-held electronic warfare...
August 05 2026
South Australian partnership targets next generation of Defence and critical infrastructure security
A new research collaboration bringing together Defence, universities and industry will develop innovative approaches to protect Australia’s critical assets against...
August 05 2026