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US Department of War moves to protect research, prevent foreign influence
The US Department of War has announced changes to protect DOW-funded research from malign foreign influence, intellectual property theft and other...
January 12 2026
Luckey forecasts American return to ‘weapons sales, friendship’ with reformed China
“America will have a great international friendship and sell weapons to a reformed China in the future”, according to US defence technology entrepreneur Palmer...
January 12 2026
EOS announces acquisition and integration of MARSS counter-drone tech
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Europe-based command and control systems provider MARSS Group.
January 12 2026
Northrop Grumman and Kratos Defense team up with US Marine Corps for UAS delivery
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract by the US Marine Corps to develop its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS).
January 09 2026
Trump pushes massive increase in US defence spending as world order dissolves
US President Donald Trump has flagged a dramatic surge in US defence spending, floating a commitment to lift the budget to US$1.5 trillion (AU$2.2 trillion) by 2027,...
January 09 2026
US Army Pacific welcomes Aussie as deputy commander
Major General Giles Cornelia has been warmly welcomed by the US Army Pacific as the new Deputy Commanding General for Strategy and Plans.
January 09 2026
Wait a minute, is America invading Greenland?
US President Donald J Trump is no stranger to using military threats as a political play, with much of his second term, thus far, being defined by his foreign policy moves,...
January 09 2026
Golden goose: Maduro could provide massive intelligence windfall for USA, says South America expert
Detained Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro could become a major US intelligence asset in return for more favourable legal treatment, according to South America...
January 09 2026
UK launches first wave of ‘Gap Year Foundation Scheme’ modelled on ADF program
The United Kingdom has announced the launch of a “Gap Year Foundation Scheme”, offering paid experience and training for military service with the Armed Forces,...
January 09 2026
Trump hints at success of cyber warfare capability during Venezuela raid
US President Donald Trump has potentially suggested that the government’s cyber wing of the military used cyber attacks to disable lights and cut power in the...
January 09 2026
US government cracks down on defence industry ‘investor returns over contract performance’
The US government has announced a major crackdown on defence industry “incentivisation and prioritisation of investor returns over the nation’s...
January 08 2026
Nuclear proliferation is back on the menu as regional competition drives anxiety
With regional power struggles and conflict setting the scene for intensified geopolitical and strategic competition in 2026, nuclear proliferation may once again be a major...
January 08 2026
Northrop Grumman secures nearly $100m contract with US Navy
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a fresh contract with the US Navy, valued at over $94 million for the advanced development and production in the second stage of its Solid...
January 08 2026
Zelenskyy, Albanese discuss Ukrainian defence needs in early 2026 phone call
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an early 2026 phone exchange.
January 08 2026
Babcock trials composite repairs to speed up maintenance on Australian and New Zealand warships
Babcock Australasia has successfully trialled an advanced composite repair technology that could significantly reduce maintenance times and improve fleet availability across...
January 08 2026
US Army seeks industry input on Black Hawk modernisation efforts
The US Army is seeking industry feedback on plans to modernise and sustain its UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter fleet, as it prepares to keep the aircraft in front-line service...
January 08 2026
AFUO recognises Australian volunteer reportedly killed in action in Ukraine
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has recognised the death of former Australian Defence Force soldier Russell Allan Wilson, reportedly killed while...
January 08 2026
Kinetic IT named principal partner of Defence Connect’s inaugural Progress Report Luncheon
Defence Connect is proud to announce Kinetic IT as the principal partner of the major new event launching in 2026. This event is one that puts action, accountability and...
January 08 2026
The old order is dead, long live the new world order
As the saying goes, “The king is dead, long live the king” and nowhere is that a truer statement than in the case of the international “rules-based”...
January 07 2026
Lockheed Martin signs agreement with Department of War to increase missile production
Lockheed Martin has signed a seven-year acquisition transformation agreement with the US Department of War. The agreement seeks to enhance production of Lockheed’s...
January 07 2026
