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100th Boxer mechanised infantry vehicle delivered to UK Ministry of Defence
Team Boxer UK has announced the delivery of the 100th Boxer mechanised infantry vehicle to the UK Ministry of Defence.
June 26 2026
US Space Force taps Boeing for US$2bn to expand secure military comms capability
The United States Space Force has selected Boeing to progress the next phase of a major communications program designed to enhance and extend secure military connectivity for...
June 26 2026
Beyond experimentation: MQ-28 Ghost Bat spreads its wings on the world stage at Valiant Shield 2026
It’s fair to say that the MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft has been kicking some goals lately.
June 26 2026
QinetiQ confirms additive manufacturing for Royal Navy submarine maintenance
British defence technology company QinetiQ has announced it will use additive manufacturing to support the rapid maintenance of the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet through a...
June 26 2026
AUKUS, defence industry targeted by foreign adversaries, says ASIO boss
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) boss Mike Burgess has confirmed new espionage and anarchy threats to the defence industry and Australia’s participation...
June 26 2026
It can be done: Germany cans Hunter equivalent, so can we at least inject urgency and teeth?
Overnight, the German military has announced the cancellation of its €18 billion ($29.6 billion) next-generation F126 class of specialist anti-submarine frigates due to a...
June 25 2026
Australia joins largest international maritime exercise in Hawaii
Australian Defence Force personnel have touched down in Hawaii for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 26, the largest international naval exercise.
June 25 2026
WA announces data science, artificial intelligence training program with industry, UK’s Faculty
The Western Australian government has announced a new training program in artificial intelligence and data science under a partnership with industry and UK technology company...
June 24 2026
Australia and New Zealand team up on naval exercise in the Pacific
Australia and New Zealand have teamed up on a naval strengthening operation in the South Pacific Ocean.
June 24 2026
Writing cheques our body can’t cash: Middle powers fall behind on ‘stabilising’ ambitions, capabilities
When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared to the World Economic Forum that “middle powers” collectively need to lift their game to act in the interest of the...
June 24 2026
AI is ‘rapidly transforming’ cyber security risk, Five Eyes agencies warn
Representatives of the leading Five Eyes cyber security agencies have warned that governments and businesses need to act swiftly if they wish to remain ahead of the looming...
June 24 2026
ANT61 announces delivery of Beacon hardware for US Space Force flight in 2027
Infrastructure resilience company ANT61 has announced the delivery of its Beacon hardware to a US defence systems integrator.
June 24 2026
Sensofusion announces tactical drone factory shipping container to build 50 drones per day
Finnish defence company Sensofusion has announced a “tactical drone factory” shipping container designed to build 50 interceptor drones per day.
June 24 2026
US naval power at stretching point: US and Iran deal points to security challenge for Australia
Opinion: Australia’s naval leaders will be watching the final terms of any US–Iran peace deal closely because reopening the Strait of Hormuz has not come cheaply; peace...
June 24 2026
Australia joins US-led Exercise Valiant Shield 26
Australian Defence Force personnel are getting ready to deploy to the Pacific, joining the US-led Exercise Valiant Shield 26.
June 24 2026
Australian soldiers trial drone-swarming tactics in the United Kingdom
Australian, United States and British soldiers have trialled drone-swarming tactics as part of Army Warfighting Experiment 2026 in the United Kingdom.
June 24 2026
Serco New Zealand announces agreement with JMC Technologies to support navy training
Serco New Zealand is pleased to announce a memorandum of understanding with New Zealand and veteran-owned business JMC Technologies, delivering SME knowledge and technology...
June 24 2026
Once-in-a-century reforms for veterans
In a weeks’ time, Australia’s veteran support landscape will undergo its most significant reform in generations, explains Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence...
June 24 2026
2 navies, similar problems, different solutions: Canada and Australia’s diverging submarine futures
Opinion: Despite near-identical challenges, Canada’s pursuit of a larger, conventional submarine fleet for speed and affordability provides an interesting contrast compared...
June 23 2026
Teledyne FLIR announces Black Recon micro drone for continuous reconnaissance, targeting
Defence company Teledyne FLIR Defense has confirmed it will make deliveries of a new Black Recon autonomous micro drone available next year.
June 23 2026