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Steel to be cut on first SSN-AUKUS next year: Former UK defence secretary says
Now former UK defence secretary John Healey has used one of his final official press conferences, alongside his Australian counterpart, to confirm a...
June 12 2026
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Army launches multinational Exercise Southern Jackaroo in Townsville
The Australian Army has launched Exercise Southern Jackaroo, the largest domestic exercise so far this year.
June 12 2026
Stop building the Batmobile: Defence weaponry must be designed for factory floors
Anduril founder Palmer Luckey has urged Western governments to focus on deployable defence capability over creating exquisite and expensive individual systems.
June 12 2026
Civil Military Air Traffic Management System project again raised by Projects of Concern in Canberra
The Civil Military Air Traffic Management System project has again been raised by the Australian government during a Projects of Concern Summit held in Canberra this week.
June 12 2026
Australia and US team up on logistics talks
Australia and the United States have come together to strengthen defence logistics response and efforts to improve interoperability.
June 12 2026
Australian government and Microsoft sign agreement strengthening cyber security
Microsoft and the Australian government have signed a fresh memorandum of understanding to strengthen cyber security in the face of emerging digital threats.
June 12 2026
Falling on deaf ears? Australia needs to break addiction to ‘just-in time’ supply chains
COVID-19 laid bare Australia’s supply chain vulnerabilities. Conflicts in Europe and the Middle East have underscored them, but Australia remains addicted to just-in-time...
June 11 2026
Australia, Europe, US release joint statement against Iran threats
A multinational joint statement has called out threats by Iran against nations in Europe, North America, as well as Australia.
June 11 2026
Army gears up for AH-64E Apache operations in new exercise
Australian Army Aviation ground crews have advanced their continued work with the AH-64E Apache helicopters in fresh exercise.
June 11 2026
PMB Defence proposes submarine battery manufacturing facility in Canada
Australian-owned and Adelaide-based submarine battery technology company PMB Defence has proposed the establishment of a submarine battery manufacturing facility in Canada.
June 11 2026
Aspen Medical collaborating on PTSD, trauma treatment in Ukraine
Canberra-based healthcare solutions provider Aspen Medical is working alongside healthcare professionals and researchers in Lviv, Ukraine, to advance understanding of...
June 11 2026
Boeing reveals expanded MQ-28 Ghost Bat combat capabilities at ILA Berlin
Boeing has unveiled a significant expansion of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s combat capabilities at the ILA Berlin Air Show in Germany.
June 10 2026
Beneath the surface: Subterranean domain is next warfighting arena, says Anduril founder
The subterranean domain underneath the crust of the earth will be the globe’s next warfighting arena, according to recent comments from Anduril founder Palmer Luckey.
June 10 2026
Drone training company Boresight commences trading on ASX
An Australian-based drone company has listed on the ASX today following an initial public offering of $8 million.
June 10 2026
Lessons from the British Isles powder keg? Migration, social cohesion, civil war, youth engagement and national security
Social media was awash with footage of an alleged beheading attempt by a Sudanese “asylum seeker” in Belfast, yet another stark warning of growing social tensions in...
June 10 2026
Norship secures SIDF funding to support major maritime sustainment project in Cairns
More than $5.37 million has been awarded through the $180.6 million Sovereign Industry Development Fund (SIDF) to support a major maritime sustainment project by Norship in...
June 10 2026
Australian drone pilots swoop to victory at US-hosted Military International Drone Racing Tournament
Australian drone pilots have secured another crucial win at the seventh Military International Drone Racing Tournament held in the United States.
June 10 2026
Leading the cyber charge: Pentagon’s new Cyber Defense Command could be a good model for Australia
Cyber defence is increasingly a matter for government intervention, not just one that can be batted away with regulations and policing, one expert has said.
June 10 2026
Limitless Aeronautics announces new series of WASP, Stinger drone munitions
US drone munitions manufacturer Limitless Aeronautics has announced a new series of WASP Universal ESAD and Stinger drone munitions.
June 10 2026
Australia and Germany pledge closer military exercises, defence industry ties after Berlin meeting
Australia and Germany have pledged closer defence ties and intention to expand military exercises, following the third Security Policy Consultations held earlier this month.
June 10 2026