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Australian companies secure $6.2m in AUKUS maritime innovation contracts
Three Australian defence companies have secured $6.2 million in AUKUS contracts to develop advanced communications and navigation technologies for...
July 10 2026
Historic Army leadership changeover celebrated in Canberra
Australia’s Army leadership changeover has been marked in an official ceremony, welcoming Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, the first woman to hold the position, into the...
July 10 2026
MQ-28 Ghost Bat participates in Exercise Valiant Shield, first CCA used in major operation
Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat aircraft has been used as part of Exercise Valiant Shield.
The inclusion of Ghost Bat in the multinational exercise marks a major point of...
July 10 2026
New Arkeus defence manufacturing facility to be constructed in Queensland
Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has officially unveiled a new Arkeus defence technology advanced manufacturing facility to be constructed in Ormeau, Queensland.
July 10 2026
Chief of Australian Defence Force celebrates 50-year career in changeover ceremony
The chief of the Australian Defence Force has been professionally farewelled in a Canberra ceremony, with the incoming leader welcomed into the role.
July 10 2026
Don’t build your defence start-up in Queensland
Opinion: A year ago (June 2025), I wrote an article, Navigating the challenges of building a defence company in Queensland. Given some recent decisions by the Queensland...
July 10 2026
Thales to acquire Exail Technologies to meet demand for underwater warfare systems
Defence prime Thales has announced intentions to acquire 100 per cent of French technology company Exail Technologies.
July 10 2026
Western Australia announces $6.5m in funding to support space-related work with Curtin University, AROSE
The Western Australian government has announced $6.5 million in funding to support ongoing space-related work of the Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE)...
July 10 2026
Australian Defence Force completes successful firing of SM-2 from Derringer launch system
The Australian Defence Force has showcased the successful live‑firing of a medium-range ground-based air defence system using a Royal Australian Navy Standard Missile 2 and...
July 10 2026
NATO acquires MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft for surveillance operations
NATO has acquired up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft to support continued regional operations.
July 09 2026
Australian Army reveals how they will support National Defence Strategy in new document
The Australian Army has backed its support for the 2026 National Defence Strategy in a new document outlining their contribution to the nationwide approach to the changing...
July 09 2026
JabX uncrewed aircraft completes milestone long-haul flight from Brisbane to South Australia
The Australian Defence Force’s JabX uncrewed aerial system prototype has reportedly completed a milestone long-haul flight from Brisbane to South Australia under the Camel...
July 09 2026
Aladdin air-launched delivery drone successfully deployed from C-130 aircraft
The Australian Defence Force has completed the successful launch of an Aladdin air-launched delivery drone from a C-130 Hercules aircraft in a milestone for military drone...
July 09 2026
Canada selects U-boat in shock to Korean export ambitions
Canada has selected the TKMS Type 212CD conventional submarine as the preferred solution for the nation’s multibillion-dollar Canadian Patrol Submarine Project in a shock...
July 08 2026
Australia announces $5.7m contract with EOS to develop R400 Slinger C-UAS
The Australian government has awarded a $5.7 million contract to Electro Optic Systems Defence Systems to develop the R400 Slinger counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS)...
July 08 2026
Thales announces new search, hoist and landing light for helicopter missions
Defence prime Thales has announced a new search and landing light designed to maximise visibility in critical helicopter missions.
The compact flush-mounted search and...
July 08 2026
NSW Defence Innovation Network backs next-gen drone and electronic warfare technologies
The Defence Innovation Network is investing in three cutting-edge research projects aimed at tackling two of the most pressing challenges on tomorrow’s battlefield.
July 08 2026
Kinetic IT launches dedicated AI engineering division to accelerate enterprise deployment
Australian technology services provider Kinetic IT has established a dedicated AI engineering and platforms division as it expands its capability to help government agencies...
July 08 2026
Navy and Joint Capabilities undergo leadership changes in Canberra ceremony
The Australian Defence Force has celebrated the careers of outgoing chiefs and welcomed the incoming heads of Navy and Joint Capabilities in a change of command ceremony in...
July 08 2026
Australian Federal Police signs intelligence-sharing agreement with FBI
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett has signed several cooperation agreements with US partners in the lead-up to addressing the United Nations Chiefs of...
July 08 2026