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Defence industry, political leaders respond to the arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith
Political figures, elected representatives and veterans organisations have expressed a multitude of differing views on yesterday’s arrest of...
April 08 2026
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Saber Astronautics AI ‘Digital Guardian’ cuts space threat analysis from an hour to seconds
Australian-based space technology firm Saber Astronautics has announced the successful rollout of a new artificial intelligence platform designed to dramatically speed up how...
April 08 2026
Workforce company launches, networks security-cleared workers
A new workforce/capability firm has launched in Canberra, determined to support the defence and space industry across Australia and the United States.
April 08 2026
Oleg Vornik steps down as DroneShield CEO
DroneShield has announced that Oleg Vornik has stepped down as CEO.
April 08 2026
Former naval adviser Adrian Capner appointed as managing director of JFD Australia
JFD Global, part of James Fisher and Sons, has appointed Adrian Capner as its new managing director of JFD Australia.
April 08 2026
Australian Army Reservist arrested after alleged drone operator work for Armed Forces of Ukraine
An Australian Army Reservist has been arrested after allegedly working unauthorised as drone operator for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
April 07 2026
Put your money where your mouth is: Australia trying to achieve budget ‘grand strategy’ will leave us exposed in pursuit of Plan B
Yet again Australia’s “efforts” to develop and implement a form of “grand strategy” have been left wanting, as pivotal voices in the debate call for Australia to...
April 07 2026
Former ADF member arrested at Sydney Airport over alleged war crimes
A former Australian Defence Force member has been arrested over alleged war crime involving murder under a joint investigation between the Office of the Special Investigator...
April 07 2026
Anduril announces launch of Altius-700 loitering munition from Apache attack helicopter
American defence prime Anduril has announced the rocket-powered launch of an Altius-700 loitering munition launched effect from an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter for the...
April 07 2026
Pratt & Whitney awarded multi-billion contract for F-35 engine production
An RTX subsidiary company has been awarded a multibillion-dollar contract for the production of parts for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
April 07 2026
US, Australia crack down on growing threat of North Korean remote workers
The United States Department of State has announced a partnership with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to crack down on the threat of information...
April 07 2026
L3Harris, RFTEQ agree to collaborate on sovereign electronic warfare
L3Harris has signed a fresh memorandum of understanding with RFTEQ to advance the work towards sovereign electronic warfare capabilities.
April 07 2026
Australia attends international meeting to discuss Strait of Hormuz
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Penny Wong has joined a ministerial call with more than 40 countries to discuss the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
April 07 2026
Australia condemns deadly attacks on Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon
The Australian government has joined other international partners in condemning the deaths of two Indonesian peacekeepers killed in Lebanon.
April 07 2026
Stuffed it: Middle East adventures throw economy, allies and stability into disarray
Opinion: By now it is pretty clear that the conflict in the Middle East responsible for constraining at least 20–25 per cent of the world’s oil supply is going from bad...
April 02 2026
Bill passes to support the Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission
The federal government has passed a new bill following the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide last year.
April 02 2026
Tired of winning: US government shows how to lose an industry and hurt its friends
Opinion: US policy reversals under Trump scrapping EV incentives, imposing broad tariffs and triggering an oil shock have undermined American and allied automakers, while...
April 02 2026
Common User Facility opens in Tasmania for Defence, industry, academic maritime research
Australia has officially opened a secure Common User Facility at the University of Tasmania’s Australian Maritime College in Launceston.
April 02 2026
New ADF participation targets, medical training announced under Defence First Nations Commitment
Defence has announced the release of the Defence First Nations Commitment, developing First Nations-led Mental Health First Aid training and commits to increasing First...
April 02 2026
Saab launches advanced testing hub for Hobart Class destroyer upgrade
Saab Australia has unveiled a critical new testing capability to support upgrades to Australia’s Hobart Class destroyer fleet.
April 02 2026