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Hercules, Spartan transport aircraft deployed for Northern Territory evacuation operations
The Australian Defence Force has deployed C-130J Hercules and C-27 Spartan transport aircraft for large-scale evacuation operations in the Northern...
March 23 2026
SYPAQ Systems, PHM Technology announce partnership to deliver Australian Defence Force software
SYPAQ Systems has announced a strategic partnership with PHM Technology to deliver MADE software platform to the Australian Defence Force.
March 23 2026
HMAS Canberra leads Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review in Sydney Harbour
Canberra Class landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra has led the largest gathering of foreign warships in Sydney Harbour in more than a decade.
March 21 2026
Ocius Bluebottle featured in fleet review on Sydney Harbour
Ocius’ new uncrewed surface vessel, Bluebottle, has featured in the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet review in Sydney Harbour.
March 21 2026
US military taskforce selects AI platform to counter drone threat
A key US military taskforce has selected a cutting-edge artificial intelligence platform developed by Anduril Industries as its core command-and-control system for countering...
March 20 2026
ADF outlines its AI responsibilities as it weighs up benefits
The Australian Defence Force has outlined its obligations and policy for AI use within Defence in a new release.
March 20 2026
Royal New Zealand Navy leverages cutting-edge spaceplane to test naval sensor capability
A cutting-edge suborbital spaceplane developed by Dawn Aerospace has taken centre stage in a New Zealand defence trial, showcasing the growing role of reusable high-speed...
March 20 2026
Sovereignty is back on the menu: Australia faces uphill challenge to rebuild something few understand
The concept of sovereignty is something successive Australian governments and the public have both struggled to understand, particularly in an era of hyperglobalisation. Now...
March 20 2026
Students given STEM engagement experience with Department of Defence
Female high school students from regional Victoria have been given an exciting opportunity to foster their engagement with Defence and spark potential career ambition.
March 20 2026
Australian Industry Group urges Albanese government to take action surrounding fuel concerns
The Australian Industry Group has called for a national response and renewed approach to the concerns surrounding fuel shortages.
March 19 2026
US–Australia partnership sharpens space surveillance edge with major telescope upgrade
A key piece of space surveillance infrastructure in Western Australia has received a major upgrade, strengthening the ability of the United States and Australia to monitor...
March 19 2026
Q&A: The Iran war, cyber warfare, and the role of hacktivism outside of the front lines
Dr Avi Davidi, Iran expert at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, speaks to Defence Connect on the role of cyber operations in the fighting in Iran.
March 19 2026
International warships gather before Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review
International and Royal Australian Navy warships have gathered at HMAS Creswell, south of Sydney in preparation to attend the upcoming Kakadu Fleet Review in Sydney Harbour...
March 19 2026
Australian-made AS9 Huntsman makes public appearance during Australian Army Open Day
An Australian-built AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer has been shown off to the public during an Australian Army Open Day at Puckapunyal.
March 18 2026
Helicopter Aircrew Training System passes 50k flight hours for EC135 T2+ helicopters
Boeing Defence Australia’s Helicopter Aircrew Training System program has passed 50,000 flying hours on the EC135 T2+ helicopters with more than 32,500 sorties flown.
March 18 2026
No ADF personnel injured in Iranian projectile strike near Al Minhad Air Base, UAE
Australian Defence Force personnel have escaped injury after an Iranian projectile landed near Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, according to confirmation from...
March 18 2026
Electro Optic Systems, UXV Technologies sign agreement to pursue advanced defence tech
UXV Technologies and Electro Optic Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue development of unmanned systems, weapon technologies, remote weapon systems and...
March 18 2026
Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Hercules flies under Australian call sign in aerial milestone
A Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Hercules has flown under an Australian call sign for the first time while embedded in a Royal Australian Air Force squadron.
March 18 2026
ADF drone pilots clinch sixth consecutive win at Military International Drone Racing Tournament
The Australian Defence Force Drone Racing Team has successfully defended its sixth consecutive championship title during the Military International Drone Racing Tournament in...
March 18 2026
Exercise Diamond Seas challenges air warfare students
Australia has commenced Exercise Diamond Seas, a critical component of the Air Warfare Instructor Course.
March 18 2026