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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...
May 22 2026
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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
Aussie VR defence company signs deal with Swedish Forces
An Australian virtual reality (VR) defence training company has signed a deal for the Swedish Armed Forces.
May 21 2026
Kongsberg missile factory reaches major construction milestone in Newcastle
Kongsberg’s missile factory has reached a major milestone as the “topping out” ceremony takes place in Newcastle.
May 20 2026
Paterson launches public campaign to save key Defence sites in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane
A public campaign has been launched by Australian shadow minister for defence James Paterson to save several key Defence sites slated for redevelopment or sale.
May 20 2026
Budget 2026: Invictus Australia disappointed in withdrawal of federal government funding
Opinion: Invictus Australia is disappointed to have received confirmation that the 2026–27 federal budget will completely withdraw federal government funding for our...
May 20 2026
Tasmania’s Derwent Barracks to be redeveloped, transformed for new housing, community growth
The Australian government has announced it will work with the Tasmanian government to redevelop and transform Derwent Barracks at Dowsing Point in Hobart to help deliver new...
May 20 2026
Port Kembla identified as preferred east coast submarine base in NSW documents
Port Kembla has reportedly been identified as the preferred east coast base for Australia’s proposed nuclear submarine fleet, according to documents allegedly created by...
May 20 2026