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Exclusive: Townsville could see ‘double-digit’ property growth due to ADF restructure, supply
Townsville, the new capital of the Australian Army, could see a “double-digit” property price increase over the next 12 months due to...
April 14 2025
Defence celebrates passing $5bn on global F-35 contract value for defence industry
Defence has celebrated the achievement of more than $5 billion in contract value achieved by the Australian industry in the global F-35 program.
April 14 2025
Defence Trailblazer projects on a roll for defence research and development in 2025
Defence Trailblazer has confirmed that 35 industry-led projects are contracted to fast-track the translation of defence research and development activities and 19 further...
April 14 2025
DroneShield announces major contract wins for unnamed Asia-Pacific military
Counter-uncrewed aerial systems developer DroneShield has announced a package of five repeat contracts from an unnamed Asia-Pacific military customer worth more than $32.2...
April 14 2025
Election commitment: RSL Australia calls for full implementation of royal commission
The Returned & Services League of Australia has reiterated its call for the full implementation of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran...
April 14 2025
Australian defence supercomputer achieves final operational capability
Defence has officially achieved final operational capability with its new Australian supercomputer, Taingiwilta.
April 14 2025
Babcock accelerates delivery of additional airfield surface mats to RAAF
Babcock will fast-track the delivery of an innovative pavement solution designed to enhance the ADF’s ability to rapidly construct temporary surfaces in remote and...
April 11 2025
Trump’s latest executive order targets foreign military sales reform
US President Donald Trump has launched a series of reforms to improve the speed of approval and accountability of the foreign military sales regime in the latest reform...
April 11 2025
Suppressors to become standard ADF kit within 5 years, says industry leader
Firearm suppressors will become part of the standard Australian Defence Force equipment within five years, Australian firearms manufacturer Wedgetail Industries has said.
April 11 2025
North Korea likely to develop hypersonic vehicles within the next year, says US military leader
North Korea is likely to develop hypersonic and independently targetable re-entry vehicles within the next year, according to comments made by US military leadership in...
April 11 2025
Babcock, Surf Life Saving NSW sign MoU on long-range drone capability
Babcock Australasia and Surf Life Saving NSW have joined forces to pursue long-range drone technology in a new memorandum of understanding.
April 11 2025
UK PM appoints new AUKUS special representative
The appointment, unveiled today, is part of an ongoing drive to unlock further opportunities from one of the most significant defence collaborations between Australia, the US...
April 10 2025
Australia approved for US$1bn AMRAAM order
The US State Department has formally approved a US$1.04 billion ($1.7 billion) sale of AIM-120C and AIM-120D Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles to Australia.
April 10 2025
BAE Systems partners with Boeing on Ghost Bat autonomous vehicle management system
BAE Systems Australia has inked a decade-long heads of agreement with Boeing Defence Australia to supply its sovereign vehicle management system to the MQ-28A Ghost Bat.
April 10 2025
BAE completes US$260m investment to expand US submarine construction base
BAE Systems has confirmed its US$260 million ($438.3 million) six-year investment in the US submarine industrial base is ready to meet the growing demand for the US Navy and...
April 10 2025
Army partners with US, UK, NZ and Canadians to conduct future warfighting experiments
The Australian Army has partnered with military personnel from the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand and France as part of Project Convergence to help it adapt to new challenges...
April 10 2025
Babcock breaks ground on expanded Adelaide defence facility
Babcock Australasia is set to ramp up operations at its newly opened Adelaide defence-support hub, with plans to boost the footprint at Woodville North by an extra 50 per...
April 10 2025
Don't miss out on your chance to help shape Australia's future defence and national security landscape!
As the election race heats up, defence and national security have rapidly become hot-button issues for both sides. Don't miss out on your chance to engage with some of...
April 10 2025
ADF personnel attend Exercise Bersama Shield 2025 in Malaysia
Australian Defence Force personnel are attending the launch of Exercise Bersama Shield 2025 as the military affirms its role as an active security partner in the...
April 10 2025
Low-Earth orbit monitoring: Mobile space radar announced by LeoLabs
Space situational awareness firm LeoLabs has unveiled a new mobile radar system for monitoring objects in low-Earth orbit.
April 10 2025