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Government announces new chief of joint capabilities
The Albanese government has appointed Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz as the next chief of joint capabilities, handing one of Defence’s most...
May 18 2026
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Takaichi’s push to rewrite Article 9 risks trading a hard-won peace for an uncertain security
Opinion: On Constitution Day last week, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stood before a pro-revision forum and issued what amounted to a quiet ultimatum to Japan’s postwar...
May 16 2026
EOS announces details of MARSS acquisition
Defence tech company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) is accelerating its push into the counter-drone market through the acquisition of European command-and-control specialist...
May 15 2026
Phasor Innovation, Nomad Atomics, Q-CTRL secure Defence contracts for undersea navigation technology
Three Australian companies have been awarded contracts to develop new undersea navigation technology.
May 15 2026
Lockheed Martin Australia selected preferred Combat System Integration partner for Australia’s future Virginia Class submarines
The Australian government has selected Lockheed Martin Australia as the preferred Combat System Integration partner for Australia’s future fleet of sovereign Virginia Class...
May 15 2026
ADF graduates strengthen space capabilities in new course
Students have graduated from the Australian Defence Force’s first space operations training course.
May 15 2026
KTEK Aerosystems confirms imminent listing on Australian Securities Exchange
KTEK Aerosystems has confirmed its listing on the Australian Securities Exchange, with trading to commence on Monday, 18 May.
May 15 2026
Arkeus announces $25m in funding to accelerate manufacturing
Defence technology company Arkeus has announced raising $25 million in Series A funding to accelerate its global expansion.
May 15 2026
Australia officially opens Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility at RAAF Base Edinburgh
The Australian and South Australian governments have officially opened the $200 million Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility at Royal Australian Air Force Base...
May 15 2026
Saab announces new HEAT 758 Carl-Gustaf munition to defeat ERA-equipped vehicles
Defence manufacturer Saab has announced a new HEAT 758 anti-tank ammunition for the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle infantry support weapon.
May 15 2026
Silent sacrifice, loud neglect: Veteran families ignored in 2026 budget
Opinion: This week, the federal government handed down a budget that failed to commit any funding to supporting Australian veteran families.
May 15 2026
Inaugural Australian Defence Industry Accelerator Summit to arm SMEs for growth
Defence Connect, in partnership with principal partner Commonwealth Bank, is pleased to officially launch the inaugural Australian Defence Industry Accelerator Summit to be...
May 15 2026
NIOA, Hydrix partner on counter-drone capabilities for the Australian Defence Force
NIOA has partnered with Hydrix to deliver critical counter-drone capabilities to the Australian Defence Force.
May 14 2026
Century Engineering secures export contracts into US naval nuclear supply chain
Century Engineering has become the first Australian business to secure export contracts into the United States naval nuclear supply chain, embedding Australian industry...
May 14 2026
Defence industry responds to 2026 federal budget
The release of the 2026 federal budget has been dubbed the most “important and ambitious budget in decades”, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
May 14 2026
Rohde & Schwarz, Quantum Systems sign agreement to integrate EW, C-UAS into uncrewed systems
Rohde & Schwarz and Quantum Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly integrate advanced electronic warfare (EW) capabilities and counter-uncrewed...
May 14 2026
Australia, Norway partner on acquisition, domestic manufacturing of Naval Strike Missiles, Joint Strike Missiles
The Australian government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Norwegian government to further support the acquisition and domestic manufacturing of missiles in...
May 14 2026
Grenades, explosive ordnance seized during NT Police Force investigation
The Northern Territory Police Force has seized explosive ordnance, grenades, rocket components and warheads during the arrest of a 52-year-old man near Darwin.
May 14 2026
PteroDynamics secures Royal Australian Navy contract to supply Transwing VTOL UAS
American aerospace company PteroDynamics has secured a contract to supply Transwing VTOL unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the Royal Australian Navy’s autonomous maritime...
May 14 2026
Spiral Blue, Arlula partner on next-gen space-based LiDAR capabilities
Australian space technology and Earth observation company Spiral Blue has partnered with provider Arlula in a move designed to strengthen sovereign space-based LiDAR...
May 14 2026