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Defence selects Systematic to supply first tranche of Battle Management System
The Department of Defence has selected Systematic to supply the first tranche of the Army’s new Battle Management System.
July 21 2026
First live-fire test of AH-64E Apache helicopters proves successful
The Australian Army has successfully completed live-fire training using the AH-64E Apache helicopters.
July 20 2026
BAE Systems expands Glasgow shipyard with new multimillion-pound investment
BAE Systems has commenced construction of a new £3.3 million ($6.4 million) paint facility at its Govan shipyard in Glasgow as part of a wider £360 million ($693.6 million)...
July 20 2026
Beyond Defence: Lessons in innovation from across industry
Opinion: Australia’s Chief Defence Scientist, Professor Tanya Monro AC, has challenged industry to build the resilience, adaptability and partnerships needed to strengthen...
July 20 2026
PM Albanese officially opens Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Darwin
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially opened the premier international air combat exercise of Australia, Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Darwin.
July 20 2026
Ultimate Classroom program shows potential for ADF recruitment of STEM students
Australian Defence Force steps up recruitment of STEM students with renewed support for science challenge television show Ultimate Classroom.
July 20 2026
W&E Platt ring mounts installed on Brazilian Army Guarani armoured vehicles
Defence weapon mounts manufacturer W&E Platt has completed installation of ring mounts on several Brazilian Army VBTP-MR Guarani 6×6 armoured vehicles.
July 20 2026
When the missile is the message: China’s patient campaign to make the unacceptable routine
Opinion: In 1945, in the first free election Hungary had ever held, the communists lost, and badly. The Independent Smallholders’ Party took 57 per cent of the vote; the...
July 18 2026
RAAF F-35s make Pacific Airshow Gold Coast comeback
The Royal Australian Air Force’s F-35 Lightning II fighter jets will return to this year’s Pacific Airshow Gold Coast.
July 17 2026
ADIA 2026 Academic of the Year: Creating excellence in defence industry
You don’t have to be excellent to start, but you have to start to become excellent.
July 17 2026
Western Australia to host Australian American Leadership Dialogue in Perth next year
The West Australian government has announced that it will host the Australian American Leadership Dialogue in Perth next year.
July 17 2026
Royal Australian Navy deploys hydrographic survey ship HMAS Leeuwin to Papua New Guinea
The Royal Australian Navy has deployed hydrographic survey ship HMAS Leeuwin to conduct survey operations in partnership with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force for a...
July 17 2026
International jet aircraft swoop in for Exercise Pitch Black in northern Australia
International aircraft have arrived in northern Australia for the upcoming premier air combat exercise of the Royal Australian Air Force, Exercise Pitch Black.
July 17 2026
Winners revealed for the Australian Defence Industry Awards 2026
The winners of the 2026 Australian Defence Industry Awards have been announced at a black tie gala dinner at the National Convention Centre in Canberra.
July 16 2026
Australian Defence Industry Accelerator Summit launches in Canberra
The inaugural Australian Defence Industry Accelerator Summit has launched in Canberra, with speakers and attendees noting the insightful and valuable nature of the event.
July 16 2026
2 navies, similar problems, different solutions: Following Canada’s submarine decision
Opinion: Canada’s Type 212CD submarine selection reinforces that modern naval procurement is about more than capability, highlighting the strategic and industrial...
July 16 2026
‘Less prepared than in 1941’: Experts’ stark warning of China’s growth and Australia’s readiness
Dr Ross Babbage and Michael Pezzullo have recently discussed how sovereign capability priorities and geopolitical risks, specifically regarding China, are reshaping the...
July 16 2026
US Space Force completes acquisition overhaul to accelerate delivery of combat capabilities
The US Space Force has completed a major restructuring of its acquisition enterprise, establishing nine mission-focused portfolio acquisition executives as it shifts to a...
July 16 2026
CBA chief economist Luke Yeaman clarifies ‘critical breaking point in oil exports’ at Australian Defence Industry Accelerator Summit
Commonwealth Bank of Australia chief economist Luke Yeaman has simultaneously warned of an approaching critical breaking point in oil exports related to the Strait of Hormuz,...
July 16 2026
Department of Defence to ‘enable, not gatekeep’ industry on sensitive data, expertise guidelines
Department of Defence has committed to “enable, not gatekeep” the defence industry in regard to current guidelines around sensitive data and expertise of defence...
July 16 2026