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L3Harris restructures business model, aligning with Hegseth’s ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ initiative
To ring in the new year, L3Harris has announced a reshaping of its business structure, seeing four existing segments being cut down to three.
January 07 2026
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Department of Defence fined for failing to manage psychosocial risks at RAAF Base Williamtown
The Department of Defence has been convicted and fined for allegedly failing to manage psychosocial risks relating to the death of a worker, the first penalty of its kind for...
January 07 2026
QinetiQ secures DragonFire contract for directed energy weapon source to UK Royal Navy
International defence company QinetiQ has secured a £67 million contract for the delivery of the United Kingdom’s first laser directed energy weapons to the Royal...
January 07 2026
Major General King co-chairs bilateral armaments committee under final engagement
Major General Jeremy King has closed out one of his final engagements as Head Joint Aviation Systems Division by co-chairing the annual Australia–France bilateral...
January 06 2026
The front inside Australia: How China, Iran and Turkey project power through diaspora coercion
Opinion: Bondi exposed how Australia confronts visible terror decisively but still hesitates to name and stop quieter foreign-state coercion of diaspora communities that...
January 06 2026
Former Australian M1A1 Abrams tanks upgraded for combat in Ukraine
Former Australian Army, now heavily modified M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks recently delivered to Ukraine have reportedly seen their first bout of combat against Russian...
January 06 2026
Government invests $40m in technology development program
Fourteen new contracts have been signed across the air, land, space, cyber and naval domains as part of the Australian government’s Advanced Strategic Capabilities...
January 06 2026
New Boeing Australia and Pacific president announced
Boeing has announced a new president to lead over Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific region. Air Vice-Marshal (Ret’d) Steve “Zed” Roberton will...
January 06 2026
Air Force Training Group sees change in command
Air Force Training Group (AFTG) has seen a change of command, with Air Commodore Brett Williams formally taking command of the AFTG at RAAF Base Point Cook.
January 06 2026
Ares Armaments Australia signs MOU with Limitless Aeronautics for US ammunition production
Australian short-range guided weapons and specialist munitions manufacturer Ares Armaments Australia has signed a memorandum of understanding with US defence company...
January 06 2026
Babcock Australasia secures $42m contract extension for C-CBRNE program
Babcock Australasia has been awarded a $42 million extension to its counter chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (C-CBRNE) asset management contract.
January 06 2026
Defence announces rollout of mySPECTRA software by March
Defence has announced it will roll out new operational mySPECTRA software by March this year, as it modernises management of the electromagnetic spectrum.
January 06 2026
Denmark to acquire 3 P-8A patrol aircraft under possible US foreign military sale
Denmark will acquire up to three P-8A multi-mission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft with indirect fire protection capability under a possible US$1.8 billion...
January 05 2026
ANSTO and ASC announce agreement to develop AUKUS career pathways
Australia’s submarine company, ASC, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Australian nuclear science organisation ANSTO to explore new career pathways critical...
January 05 2026
New look US Navy surface combatant fleet to be one of contradictions
The US Navy has revealed two major surface combatant replacement programs, marking the return of battleships, and some questionable decisions around the fleet’s future...
January 05 2026
Lockheed Martin successfully tests Extended-Range GMLRS
Lockheed Martin ended 2025 with successful tests of its Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER GMLRS) in collaboration with the US Army in New Mexico.
January 05 2026
US State Department approves possible M1151A1 vehicles foreign military sale to Lebanon
The US State Department has approved a possible US$34.5 million foreign military sale of M1151A1 high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles to the government of Lebanon.
January 05 2026
US to supply Aegis Class destroyer support, equipment to Japan under possible FMS
The US State Department has approved a possible US$100.2 million foreign military sale of Aegis Class destroyer support and related equipment to the government of Japan.
January 05 2026
Australia ‘monitoring Venezuela’ after US military captures Nicolas Maduro
The Australian government has confirmed it is “monitoring developments in Venezuela” after the US military conducted a successful raid into the country, capturing...
January 05 2026
ADV Reliant departs Townsville on first deployment of 2026
Australia’s Pacific Support Vessel, Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, has begun its first deployment of 2026, departing Townsville as it sets out to visit Kiribati,...
January 05 2026