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New drones expected to be introduced to ADF
New drones have been introduced to artillery personnel at Puckapunyal, Victoria.
March 10 2026
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Lessons from the mother country: Lacklustre Royal Navy has some hard truths for RAN
Despite the recent success of Operation Highmast in 2025, all is not well with the Royal Navy, as events in the Middle East reveal that the once indefatigable Royal Navy is...
March 10 2026
Navy leaders clarify drone integration plan for Arafura Class OPVs
The Royal Australian Navy has clarified plans to integrate uncrewed aerial and surface vehicles into Arafura Class offshore patrol vessels under project SEA 1180.
March 10 2026
Kongsberg and Thales successfully test suitability and performance of StrikeMaster
Kongsberg and Thales have successfully tested and analysed findings from the StrikeMaster missile launch vehicle, which seeks to be verified as a Coastal Defence System.
March 10 2026
Australia wedged between allied capability expectations and traditional US procurements, says industry leader
Australia’s national defence strategy is increasingly wedged between the immediate capability expectations of its major allies and the country’s traditional...
March 10 2026
PM confirms Australia will send surveillance aircraft and missiles to the Middle East
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed military support aircraft will be deployed to the Middle East.
March 10 2026
Amentum announces new Australian managing director
Amentum has appointed Kim Katheklakis as its new managing director for Australia.
March 09 2026
Japanese defence minister expected to finalise Mogami deal by end of March
Japan’s new defence minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, is expected to visit Australia later this month to formally sign off on the multibillion-dollar contract between the two...
March 09 2026
A less needy, more capable Australia – recognising the new American reality for allies
Opinion: Australia’s defence strategy must urgently reduce reliance on the United States and prioritise sovereign defence industry, as America is now politically...
March 09 2026
Serco secures 12-month contract extension for ADF health centres
Government services provider Serco has been awarded a contract extension with Bupa to deliver health services across Australian Defence Force health centres for a further 12...
March 09 2026
‘Defence precinct’ to be established at Henderson, new contract supports
Defence has signed a new contract to support shipbuilding efforts at the Henderson defence facility in Western Australia.
March 09 2026
Surprise, surprise: Albanese confirms ADF submariners training on US submarines were on US submarine
The Australian government has confirmed that three Australian personnel were embedded on a US submarine which torpedoed an Iranian military frigate in the Indian Ocean.
March 09 2026
Australia protests ‘unsafe, unprofessional’ near collision of ADF, PLAN helicopters
The Australian government has protested an “unsafe and unprofessional interaction” involving a Chinese military helicopter and Australian Defence Force helicopter...
March 09 2026
US Air Force designates new long-range cruise missile AGM-190A
The US Air Force has formally designated a new long-range strike weapon developed by Leidos as the AGM-190A, marking a significant step forward in efforts to field more...
March 06 2026
Australia launches first GMLRS production outside the US
Australia has begun manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS), being the first facility outside the United States to produce the missile system.
March 06 2026
Defence signs $163m contract with BAE Systems for sustainment services
Defence has invested in a fresh seven-year contract with BAE Systems, set to support Royal Australian Navy (RAN) capabilities.
March 06 2026
Iran v the world: The age of cyber kinetic warfare is well and truly here
As the missiles fly in both directions in the Middle East, it’s important not to overlook the cyber battlefield.
March 06 2026
Bottrell appointed non-executive director with defence company Aurora Labs
Major General (retired) Andrew Bottrell has been appointed as a non-executive director with defence company Aurora Labs.
March 06 2026
Parliament to establish new defence committee
Building on the success of the parliamentary joint standing committee on intelligence and security (PJCIS), Parliament has successfully passed legislation to establish the...
March 06 2026
Australia, Canada announce biennial defence minister meetings, military training under closer defence ties
Australia and Canada have announced new biennial defence minister meetings, military training and defence industry collaboration under closer defence ties.
March 06 2026