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US military announces loss of KC-135 refuelling aircraft in western Iraq
The US military has announced the loss of a US KC-135 refuelling aircraft which crashed in western Iraq, amid ongoing rescue efforts.
March 13 2026
Kinetic IT appoints new CEO to drive national growth
Kinetic IT has announced the appointment of its new chief executive officer, Dean Langenbach.
March 13 2026
Australia wraps up Exercise Milan participation
The Royal Australian Navy has wrapped up their five-day involvement in Exercise Milan across the Bay of Bengal.
March 13 2026
Lockheed Martin completes first flight test of PrSM Increment 2
The United States has taken another step in developing its next generation of long-range precision weapons, with defence giant Lockheed Martin successfully completing the...
March 13 2026
Ignorance is bliss: Technological self-denial is death on the modern battlefield
On the modern battlefield, technology developed by Iran, Russia and China has often been characterised as being copied or adapted from Western designs.
March 13 2026
Australia puts down bid to host 2031 Invictus Games
Invictus Australia has put down a bid to host the Invictus Games in 2031, following the successful 2018 Sydney run.
March 12 2026
BAE completes preliminary design review on US Space Force missile warning satellite system
BAE Systems has reached a major milestone in the development of a new missile warning and tracking satellite system for the United States Space Force, advancing efforts to...
March 12 2026
Babcock Australasia announces CEO resignation
Babcock Australasia has announced the resignation of its chief executive officer, Andrew Cridland.
March 12 2026
The slippery slope the fuel industry is facing as Iran war escalates
As conflict in Iran continues to escalate, we are already seeing the consequences falling outside the bounds of the Middle East.
March 12 2026
SYOS Aerospace’s SA200 UAH completes fully autonomous mission trials
Advanced uncrewed vehicles and systems developer SYOS Aerospace has announced its SA200 uncrewed autonomous helicopter (UAH) has successfully completed a series of...
March 12 2026
EOS addresses ASX concerns over high-energy laser contract with Goldrone
Electro Optic Systems has released a statement addressing ASX concerns about a conditional high-energy laser contract with Goldrone.
March 12 2026
Female aviators get the inside track on RAAF’s modern pilot training
Members of the Australian Women Pilots’ Association have been given a closer look at the Royal Australian Air Force’s evolving pilot training system during a...
March 11 2026
Hunter Class frigates to benefit from new navigation-combat system integration
A new software integration developed for modern naval vessels will strengthen the connection between navigation and combat systems aboard the Hunter Class frigate, improving...
March 11 2026
Japan turns to dual-use technology to power a new defence industrial strategy
Opinion: Japan is rapidly integrating dual-use technologies and civilian innovation into its defence strategy to strengthen supply chains, expand defence exports and deepen...
March 11 2026
ADF boosts space and cyber cooperation in major Indo-Pacific exercise
Elements of the Australian Defence Force’s Space and Cyber Commands have strengthened their cooperation with regional partners and key allies through participation in...
March 11 2026
Macquarie Technology Group secures hybrid investment from NRFC
Macquarie Technology Group has announced it has secured a $200 million hybrid investment from the Australian government’s National Reconstruction Fund Corporation...
March 11 2026
Australia set to field one of the world’s largest fleets of maritime drones with $176m investment
Australia is dramatically expanding its fleet of cutting-edge maritime drones, with the acquisition of 40 additional Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels (USV) set to give the...
March 11 2026
Australian, New Zealand military leadership sign cyber domain collaboration agreement
Australia and New Zealand military leadership have signed a new memorandum of understanding to enhance Australian Defence Force–New Zealand Defence Fore collaboration...
March 11 2026
DroneShield announces C-UAS manufacturing expansion into Europe
Sydney counter-drone developer DroneShield has announced the establishment of counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) manufacturing in Europe.
March 11 2026
New Zealand Defence Force powers on new C-130J Hercules simulator
The New Zealand Defence Force has powered on a new C-130J Hercules simulator installed at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Auckland.
March 10 2026