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F88 Austeyr rifles could make excellent import for US market, says US firearms manufacturer
American firearms manufacturer Titus Arms has confirmed it would be interested in supplying modified F88 Austeyr rifles to the US commercial market...
February 10 2026
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Lockheed Martin announces Lamprey multi-mission autonomous undersea vehicles
American defence prime Lockheed Martin has announced a new Lamprey multi-mission autonomous undersea vehicle designed to enhance underwater operations with stealth,...
February 10 2026
RSL Australia urges government to tap the brakes on Defence Estate sell-off
Opinion: The Returned & Services League of Australia calls for careful stewardship of Defence heritage in historic estate reforms, says RSL Australia national president...
February 10 2026
Energetic materials at the centre of new university research network
A new network is set to be established, connecting universities to research, innovation and technology organisations.
February 10 2026
DroneShield appoints new chief operating officer
Michael Powell has been appointed as the chief operating officer of DroneShield.
February 10 2026
Directed energy developer RedTail Technology completes Catalyst Accelerator program in Colorado
Sydney artificial intelligence and directed energy laser technology start-up RedTail Technology has recently completed work with the Catalyst Accelerator Colorado Springs...
February 10 2026
Visionary Machines signs counter-drone agreement with Imrex
Visionary Machines has signed a formal agreement with Imrex at Singapore Airshow 2026.
February 10 2026
Babcock completes largest naval maintenance package to date
Babcock completes its largest maintenance package ever with the Royal New Zealand Navy.
February 10 2026
Common security treaty: Australia offers to establish embedded Indonesian officer role in ADF
Australia has offered to establish a new embedded position for a senior Indonesian military officer in the Australian Defence Force, as part of a recently signed...
February 09 2026
Australian Defence Force direct-entry recruitment announced for space operations
The Australian government has announced a new avenue for personnel to apply for a job in Defence’s new frontier of space.
February 09 2026
Thales Australia announces left-hand drive Bushmaster PMV to meet European demand
Thales Australia has announced a left-hand drive Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle (PMV) to meet international demand from European customers.
February 09 2026
Australia cries strategic urgency as it delays national action
Opinion: One year after a 36-point blueprint declared defence Australia’s “no higher priority”, implementation suggests a different hierarchy of urgency.
February 09 2026
New Zealand ‘remains steadfast ally despite uncertain global security’, confirms NZDF leadership
New Zealand remains steadfast in its alliance with Australia despite “an increasingly uncertain global security environment”, according to comments from New...
February 09 2026
US Marines establishes forward arming, refuelling point on Tinian near Guam
The US military in the Indo-Pacific has moved to establish a forward arming and refuelling point on Tinian, one of the Northern Mariana Islands.
February 09 2026
Moog, Echodyne Corp announce agreement to accelerate integrated air and missile defence
Precision motion and control systems manufacturer and systems integrator Moog Inc has announced an agreement with radar platform company Echodyne Corp.
February 09 2026
EOS launches new manufacturing hub in Singapore
Electro Optic Systems has officially launched a new facility in Singapore.
February 09 2026
Department of War cuts ties with Harvard University
The US Department of War has announced that it has officially cut ties with Harvard University.
February 09 2026
HII successfully trials Ford Class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding has announced the successful trials of a new Ford Class aircraft carrier.
February 06 2026
Hegseth’s pet ‘drone dominance’ project clears first phase hurdle
The War Department has named 25 companies invited to compete in the first phase of its Drone Dominance Program, a major acquisition reform initiative aimed at rapidly...
February 06 2026
Anti-corruption commissioner questioned on Defence ties
Commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, Paul Brereton, is in hot water again after failing to explain his ongoing collaboration and work with the Australian...
February 06 2026