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Kinetic IT awarded ICT contract with Department of Defence
Kinetic IT has been selected by the Department of Defence to deliver ICT Service Desk, Switchboard, and Base Services Contact Centre services.
January 28 2026
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From Greenland to Australia, and beyond: The new global veto map
Opinion: Sovereignty today is defined less by borders than by control of critical systems like data, energy and supply chains, and Australia risks strategic vulnerability...
January 28 2026
Colby affirms US allies must share responsibility, defence spending in Indo-Pacific
America’s Indo-Pacific allies must accept shared responsibility and defence capability spending to preserve the “geopolitical hinge of the 21st century”,...
January 28 2026
New MQ-4C Triton facilities officially opened at RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory
New MQ-4C Triton facilities have been officially opened at RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory.
January 28 2026
Major investment announced for GWEO capital works projects in Western Sydney
The federal government has announced a $508 million investment to develop two major capital works projects in Western Sydney, critical to Australia’s national...
January 28 2026
Futuristic ‘loyal wingman’ drone program moves forward as UK firms chosen to build prototypes
A program to develop futuristic drone “wingmen” designed to fly alongside Apache attack helicopters has taken a major step forward, with a shortlist of...
January 28 2026
Anduril makes global challenge with fully autonomous drone racing tournament
American defence contractor Anduril Industries has issued a global challenge under its new AI Grand Prix, a fully autonomous drone racing competition.
January 28 2026
US introduces empowered base defence, decision-making policy against UAVs
US base commanders will have empowered decision making and a larger permitted defensive area against unmanned aerial vehicles, under a new announcement from the US Department...
January 28 2026
Nominations closing soon for 2026 Defence & National Security Workforce Awards
Professionals across Australia’s defence and national security sector are encouraged to act fast, with nominations for the 2026 Defence & National Security...
January 27 2026
Babcock CEO announces retirement, with successor revealed
Babcock International’s chief executive, David Lockwood, has announced his retirement six years after initially taking up the role. Harry Holt, CEO of Babcock’s...
January 27 2026
Calian reveals plan to solidify Canada’s sovereign defence base
Calian has announced a strategic initiative that seeks to enhance Canada’s sovereign capabilities through Calian VENTURES, a “defence innovation...
January 27 2026
Rudd replacement: Greg Moriarty recommended as Australian ambassador to USA
Secretary of the Department of Defence Greg Moriarty has been recommended to take up the role of Australia’s next ambassador to the United States of America.
January 27 2026
Defence personnel contributions recognised in 2026 Australia Day honours list
More than 82 Defence personnel have been recognised in the 2026 Australia Day honours list for their contributions across the land, maritime, air and cyber domains.
January 27 2026
Confirmed arrival of first MC-55A Peregrine aircraft to RAAF
The Australian government has confirmed the arrival of an MC-55A Peregrine aircraft, a major milestone in strengthening the nation’s sovereign defence capability.
January 27 2026
Trophy active protection system selected for European Leopard 2 A8 MBTs
Israeli defence technology company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has celebrated the selection of its Trophy active protection system for Leopard 2 A8 main battle tank...
January 27 2026
Australia's first MC-55A Peregrine aircraft arrives at RAAF Base Edinburgh
Australia’s first MC-55A Peregrine advanced electronic warfare and surveillance aircraft has reportedly been delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force.
January 23 2026
Legal piracy on the high seas: Can shadow fleet ship captures be replicated in the Indo-Pacific?
Recent US military and law enforcement actions to capture “shadow fleet shipping” in Venezuela may have inadvertently opened the door for Australia to intercept...
January 23 2026
Industry program sees multimillion-dollar investment into Aussie businesses
A fresh investment of $17 million into the Defence Industry Development Grants Program will see 44 Australian businesses being provided with financial support to their...
January 23 2026
UK announces new undergraduate course to advance drone capabilities and technology
The UK government has announced a fast-tracked undergraduate degree, focusing on defence and drone capabilities.
January 23 2026
Austal launches final Guardian Class under Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project
Defence shipbuilder Austal has announced the launch of a final Guardian Class patrol boat constructed under the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project.
January 23 2026