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Guardian Class patrol boat RVS Takuare returns to service with Vanuatu
The Australian government has returned Guardian Class Patrol Boat RVS Takuare to Vanuatu.
March 27 2025
US Director of National Intelligence completes first multination tour of Indo-Pacific
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has completed her first multination trip as the Director of National Intelligence.
March 27 2025
DeepStrike autonomous launcher trialled at US Army’s Project Convergence
American defence prime Raytheon has announced the successful live-fire demonstration of its DeepStrike autonomous mobile launcher vehicle.
March 27 2025
US Navy Triton, NZDF Poseidon aircraft to undergo maintenance at RAAF Base Edinburgh
The United States Navy’s MQ-4C Triton aircraft fleet will undergo comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul at RAAF Base Edinburgh, according to a Defence...
March 27 2025
Lockheed Martin demonstrates Aegis hypersonic defence capability
The US Navy and Missile Defense Agency have successfully demonstrated the capability of Lockheed Martin’s Aegis Combat System to detect, track and perform an engagement...
March 26 2025
KBR to support ADF Joint Command and Control training
KBR has been awarded a 12-month extension to its Joint Data Network training contract with the Australian Defence Force, with an extension to run until January 2026.
March 26 2025
Innovaero unveils expansion of OWL family of loitering munitions
Western Australia-based Innovaero has officially unveiled two new variants of the OWL family of loitering munitions, including a new, lightweight, low-cost variant.
March 26 2025
Tactical aircraft arrestor system assists safe landings at Avalon Airshow 2025
The Royal Australian Air Force has conducted arrested landings using a tactical aircraft arrestor system set up at the Australian International Airshow 2025 in Melbourne.
March 26 2025
Corvo X UAS is export ready in 2026, says SYPAQ Systems
Engineering and systems integration company SYPAQ Systems has announced close collaboration with the Australian government on delivering its Corvo X small uncrewed aerial...
March 26 2025
Anduril Australia confirms delivery of intrusion detection system for RAAF
Anduril Australia has successfully delivered an unmanned aerial vehicle and intrusion detection system for a Royal Australian Air Force trial, within 15 weeks from contract...
March 26 2025
Federal budget 2025: Chalmers closes the door on last-minute defence reprieve
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed that there will be no defence spending surprises under the newly announced federal budget.
March 25 2025
Entries officially open for Australian Defence Industry Awards 2025
Nominations and submissions are now officially open for the annual Australian Defence Industry Awards.
March 25 2025
Land Range Safety Management Tool developed for ADF live-fire activities
Australian soldiers will continue to benefit from an upgraded range safety tool so that when they are present on a “live-fire” range, they can be confident that...
March 25 2025
Lockheed Martin to establish Sydney-based Black Hawk logistics hub
Lockheed Martin Australia has unveiled a new custom-fit logistics warehouse in Sydney, designed to provide dedicated support services for the Australian Army’s...
March 25 2025
CAE secures NZ Air Force C-130J simulator sustainment contract
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has awarded CAE a contract to deliver simulator through life support directly to the RNZAF.
March 25 2025
First Aussie Apache enters final assembly stage
Australia’s first AH-64E “Guardian” Apache attack helicopter has entered final assembly at Boeing’s production facility in Mesa, Arizona.
March 25 2025
Saudi Arabia to acquire more than 2k Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will acquire more than 2,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System as part of a US$100 million foreign military sale.
March 25 2025
Bushmaster gains counter-UAS tech after successful testing
Thales Australia has announced successful integration of counter-unmanned aerial system technology into its Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle for the international...
March 25 2025
QinetiQ secures $47m contract to support aviation safety
QinetiQ has been awarded a $47 million contract to support the Defence Aviation Safety Authority.
March 25 2025
Australia accelerates $1bn in defence funding for capability development
The Australian government has announced plans to bring forward $1 billion in defence funding to help bridge the gap in crucial areas, such as maritime rotational forces.
March 24 2025