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On notice: Australia warned to prepare for, accept Taiwanese ‘reunification’
China’s top diplomat in Australia is no stranger to causing controversy. Now he has warned that Australia must accept the...
January 20 2026
UK commits to submarine rotation in Australia with Astute Class submarine HMS Anson
The United Kingdom has committed to sending rotational forces to Australia, with the Royal Navy’s Astute Class submarine HMS Anson reportedly expected to arrive at...
January 20 2026
Bisalloy Steels, Miras Steel collaborate to meet armour steel demand in Europe
NSW armour steel plate manufacturer Bisalloy Steels has announced an agreement with Romanian metallurgy company Miras Steel Trade to meet demand for certified armour steels...
January 20 2026
Ares Armaments Australia, ZU Bladeworx Australia cooperate on Rooster C-UAS munitions, limited blades launch
Specialist munitions manufacturer Ares Armaments Australia has announced a collaboration with defence contractor ZU Bladeworx Australia.
January 20 2026
UK announces crucial investment in cyber regiment accommodation, special training facilities
The United Kingdom has announced a crucial £279 million investment for the Army’s cyber regiment accommodation and specialist training facilities.
January 19 2026
Lockheed Martin successfully launches Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile
Lockheed Martin has successfully showcased the 90-degree launch of a Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) from the JAGM Quad Launcher (JQL).
January 19 2026
UK to develop new long-range ballistic missile under Ukraine support program
The United Kingdom has announced plans to develop a new deep-strike tactical ballistic missile designed to significantly enhance Ukraine’s ability to defend itself...
January 19 2026
Living in a fairy tale: Was the ‘global rules-based order’ little more than a myth?
Over the course of my weekend reading, it suddenly hit me ... maybe, just maybe, the “global rules-based order” is little more than a comforting fairy tale...
January 19 2026
US State Department approves possible construction foreign military sale to Peru
The US State Department has approved a possible US$1.5 billion foreign military sale of design and construction at Callao Naval Base for the Peruvian government.
January 19 2026
US Secretary of Defense Hegseth announces review of small business contracts, ‘Beltway Bandits’
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced there will be incoming major changes to the way small businesses interact with the US Department of War.
January 19 2026
L3Harris Technologies to deliver T7 ordnance disposal robots for US Navy, Marines
American defence company L3Harris Technologies will deliver 34 large T7 robots for enhanced capabilities for explosive ordnance disposal missions to the US Navy and the US...
January 19 2026
DroneShield selected to join LAND 156 panel
DroneShield has been selected to join the Counter-small Unmanned Aerial Systems Services Standing Offer Panel as part of the Department of Defence’s Project LAND...
January 16 2026
GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin test ramjet engines in hypersonic missiles
Lockheed Martin has teamed up with GE Aerospace to complete engine tests in Niskayuna, New York, for the rotating detonation ramjet in hypersonic missiles.
January 16 2026
Emerging trends, impending product debuts and what to expect for SHOT Show 2026
Industry representatives are already on the ground or heading over to SHOT Show 2026 in the United States, with that in mind, we speculate on the upcoming trends, impending...
January 16 2026
RAAF heritage squadron withdraws 8 warbirds from flight
Eight RAAF heritage aircraft are being withdrawn from flying after a “comprehensive review of technical and airworthiness factors”.
January 16 2026
DroneShield to collaborate with Intelic on interoperable C-UAS in Europe
Sydney counter-drone company DroneShield has announced it will collaborate with Dutch defence software company Intelic to develop scalable, modular and interoperable...
January 15 2026
HII demonstrates integrated unmanned surface and undersea operations in milestone autonomy trial
US defence prime HII has demonstrated a significant step forward in integrated unmanned maritime operations, successfully linking its Romulus unmanned surface vessel and...
January 15 2026
Defence shows up in droves for blood donations
The 2025 Defence Blood Drive has seen a major increase in donations, up 5.1 per cent from the year before.
January 15 2026
Thales Defence to develop advanced functions for TopOwl Digital Display helmets
Thales Defence has secured a NATO Helicopter Management Agency contract to develop advanced functions and capabilities for the TopOwl Digital Display helmet.
January 15 2026
Australian Industry Group joins newly established Trade Diversification Network
Australian Industry Group has been selected to join the federal government’s newly established Trade Diversification Network.
January 15 2026
