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Unmanned systems at the forefront of new collaboration for Honeywell and LIG Nex1
Honeywell and LIG Nex1 have announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand collaboration on the development of defence...
February 06 2026
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It could happen here: What Australian organisations can learn from Russia’s 2025 attack on Poland’s electricity grid
Russia-linked hackers has targeted Poland’s energy grid last year, an attack that Dragos’ Josh Hanrahan says should be a wake-up call for Australian energy...
February 06 2026
Stepping up to the big table: Calls for Australia to plan for a post-US regional order continue to mount
It is an uncomfortable reality Australia may be forced to confront: an Indo-Pacific without US primacy and associated leadership which will place increased emphasis on...
February 06 2026
Raytheon backs down, agrees to long-term Pentagon deals to ramp up missile production for US, allies
RTX subsidiary Raytheon has signed five major long-term agreements with the United States Department of Defense to sharply lift production of key precision-guided munitions,...
February 05 2026
ADF troops commemorate anniversary of Battle of El Alamein while deployed
Australian Defence Force members have joined representatives from a range of allied countries in Egypt to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein.
February 05 2026
Australian Defence Apparel lands major deal with NSW Police
Australian Defence Apparel has announced that it has been awarded a major contract with the NSW Police Force to supply new ballistic carrier vests.
February 05 2026
Babcock teams up with Air Ambulance Australia in recovery mission training
In a collaborative effort with Air Ambulance Victoria, Babcock Australasia hosted members from the Australian Defence Force for medical evacuation training at Essendon Air...
February 04 2026
RAAF colluding with airlines to delay pilot start dates, alleges Senator Roberts
The Royal Australian Air Force is colluding with commercial airlines to delay start dates for transferring pilots, according to new allegations from Senator Malcolm Roberts.
February 04 2026
The devil you know is better than the one you don’t: Proponents still fail to detail benefits of Beijing-led order
As the United States continues to emphasise locking down the western hemisphere, Beijing continues to expand its reach across the Indo-Pacific, with some claiming a...
February 04 2026
Navy frigates begin Australia’s first regional presence deployments for 2026
Two Royal Australian Navy Anzac Class frigates have sailed from Fleet Base West in Western Australia, marking the start of the Australian Defence Force’s first regional...
February 04 2026
Aussie team breaks out the big guns for Indo-Pacific artillery competition
The Royal Australian Artillery’s 8th/12th Regiment has made a strong showing of their artillery skills at the Indo-Pacific Best Redleg Competition in Hawaii.
February 04 2026
Everything must go: 68 sites identified for divestment in Defence Estate Audit report
More than 68 military sites have been identified for complete or partial divestment, as the federal government announces the most significant reform to the Defence estate in...
February 04 2026
Troy Duggan appointed new CEO with autonomous systems developer C2 Robotics
Troy Duggan has been appointed as the new chief executive officer for Australian robotics, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence developer C2 Robotics.
February 04 2026
EOS, Milrem Robotics sign teaming agreement to develop collaborative combat robotics
Counter-drone system manufacturer EOS Defence Systems has signed a teaming agreement with robotics and autonomous systems developer Milrem Robotics to advance network-centric...
February 04 2026
Lockheed Martin, Futjitsu announce agreement to accelerate dual-use defence tech
Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu Limited have announced a new memorandum of understanding to jointly accelerate technology development in critical defence areas.
February 03 2026
Wishful thinking: The enemy of my enemy isn’t always my friend
We have often been told that “the enemy of my enemy is my friend”, but in the real world, the truth is often far more complex, with Australia and its allies...
February 03 2026
Australia condemns 5 years of military atrocities in Myanmar
The Australian government has publicly marked a five-year anniversary since the Myanmar military overthrew the democratically elected government.
February 03 2026
Raytheon successfully tests short-range missile for US Army
Raytheon has successfully completed a ballistic test for its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor that will be used by the US Army.
February 03 2026
Blacktree Technology announces first export order of 2026
Australian defence communications company Blacktree Technology has announced its first export order of the year to an international customer.
February 03 2026
ADF partners with PNG Defence Force for exchange program
Pacific partners have once again teamed up, with the Australian Defence Force to provide defensive and interoperable benefits for multiple nations.
February 03 2026