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What’s behind door number 2? Collins sustainment, foreign stopgaps and the hard truth about a gap
For more than a decade, Australia’s submarine debate has been shaped by one uncomfortable reality: the country cannot afford to let the undersea...
May 25 2026
Defence scientists develop new mission data approach
Scientists working with the Defence Science and Technology Group have developed a new method of updating mission data in rapid environments.
May 25 2026
Corvus Technology Solutions opens new manufacturing facility in Victoria
Australian defence company Corvus Technology Solutions has officially opened a new manufacturing facility in Victoria.
May 25 2026
Deputy Prime Minister to attend Indian Ocean Defence & Security Conference 2026 in Perth
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles will attend the upcoming Indian Ocean Defence & Security Conference & Exhibition held in...
May 25 2026
Metrea to supply advanced aerial surveillance services under Australian Border Force, Home Affairs contract
Washington DC-headquartered defence company Metrea has announced it will provide advanced aerial surveillance services to the Australian government.
May 25 2026
2026 National Defence Strategy – what’s changed? What’s still missing?
Opinion: The 2026 National Defence Strategy is a stronger and more coherent document than NDS24, but it still fails to fully address immediate deterrence requirements and the...
May 23 2026
UK first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft arrives ahead of service with Royal Air Force
The United Kingdom’s first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning Mk1 aircraft has arrived at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland before beginning service with the Royal Air...
May 22 2026
2026 run of Exercise Balikatan officially closes out in Manila
The largest rendition of Exercise Balikatan has closed out in Manila, with defence members from around the world formally celebrating the multinational activity.
May 22 2026
Europe is preparing for war — and the rest of the world will pay the price
Opinion: Norway’s cancellation of Malaysia’s Naval Strike Missile deal underscores Europe’s accelerating wartime industrial mobilisation and highlights the growing...
May 22 2026
Australia and Canada team up on South China Sea exercise
Australia and Canada have teamed up to strengthen their naval capabilities in the South China Sea.
May 22 2026
Lockheed, Northrop, Thales successfully detonate co-produced warhead in NSW
Lockheed Martin Australia, in partnership with Northrop Grumman Australia and Thales Australia, has conducted the successful detonation of a co-produced warhead at a test...
May 22 2026
Defence Trade FAS to headline inaugural Australian Defence Industry Accelerator Summit
David Nockels, First Assistant Secretary Defence Trade, Regulation and AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Division, Department of Defence, has been confirmed as the first keynote...
May 22 2026
L3Harris delivers T4, T7 multi-mission robots to Australian Defence Force
Advanced robotic systems designed to protect Australian Defence Force personnel have been delivered to the ADF.
May 22 2026
Deputy PM dodges speculation of AUS–US underwater drone announcement
Australian Minister for Defence and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has dodged speculation that an AUKUS-related uncrewed underwater vehicle project is about to be...
May 21 2026
South Korea requests 24 MH-60R multi-mission helicopters in possible US$3bn FMS
South Korea could acquire two dozen MH-60R multi-mission helicopters and equipment under a possible US$3 billion foreign military sale approved by the US Department of...
May 21 2026
Syos launches new subsea uncrewed vehicle
Syos has announced a new uncrewed underwater vehicle that is designed to engage in “high-priority” missions.
May 21 2026
Artificial intelligence in the defence context: Levels of employment, the DIKW hierarchy and human factors
Opinion: AI is reshaping modern warfare across every level of conflict while reinforcing the need for human judgement and sovereign Australian capability, explains Air...
May 21 2026
South Korea, India approved for Apache helicopter upgrades, sustainment under possible US FMS
The US Department of State has approved two possible US foreign military sales for AH-64E Apache sustainment and upgrades to India and South Korea.
May 21 2026
Australia secures jet fuel shipments from China to address fuel challenges
The Australian government has secured three shipments of jet fuel from the People’s Republic of China after a meeting of senior officials.
May 21 2026
C2 Robotics announces sale of Speartooth LUUV to Germany
Underwater robotics manufacturer C2 Robotics has announced the sale of its Speartooth large uncrewed undersea vehicle (LUUV) to Germany, through European partner Eurobotics.
May 21 2026