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Defence Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy to inform defence industry priorities at ADSTAR 2026
The Australian government has announced the impending release of a 2026 Defence Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy at the Australian Defence...
July 27 2026
UK injects £708m into sixth-generation Tempest technologies as Canada secures observer status
The United Kingdom has announced a further £708 million (AU$1.4 billion) investment in next-generation combat air technologies as Team Tempest celebrates eight years of...
July 24 2026
Queensland announces funding for defence testing and evaluation launch site with Black Sky Industries
The Queensland government has announced $7.5 million in funding to support major testing and evaluation launch project in Western Queensland, under the $180.6 million...
July 24 2026
ASD, National Cyber Security Coordinator warn of ongoing Russian phishing campaign
The Australian Signals Directorate and Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness have warned of an ongoing phishing campaign...
July 24 2026
Indonesian T-50i Golden Eagle combat aircraft debut at Exercise Pitch Black
Indonesian Air Force T-50i Golden Eagle light combat aircraft have been deployed to Exercise Pitch Black in the Northern Territory for the first time.
July 24 2026
Government commits $4.6bn more to Osborne submarine yard
The Albanese government has committed an additional $4.6 billion to the construction of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine yard at Osborne, taking total Commonwealth...
July 24 2026
Ex-DOGE engineers launch new cyber start-up Cathedral to bolster US military operations
A number of former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) engineers have formed a new AI cyber start-up for military defence and cyber operations.
July 24 2026
Joint Collective Training Branch awards strategic training services contracts to Calytrix Technologies
The Headquarters Joint Operations Command Joint Collective Training Branch (JCTB) has awarded three contracts to Calytrix Technologies to deliver exercise planning and...
July 24 2026
Ondas announces $6.9m order for Australian Defence Force counter-drone kits
US-headquartered advanced autonomous systems developer Ondas has announced a $6.9 million order from the Australian Department of Defence for its DTIM Single-Operator...
July 23 2026
Boeing hints at Meteor missiles, expanded weapon options for MQ-28 Ghost Bat
New questions have been raised about the combat capabilities of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft after it was shown accompanied by a Meteor...
July 23 2026
BMT expands global ship design capabilities with acquisition of Australian naval architect One2three
Global maritime consultancy BMT has strengthened its international vessel design capabilities with the acquisition of Sydney-based One2three Naval Architects, combining...
July 23 2026
A new era of Defence may be on the horizon for Australian women
Right now, women in defence are under-represented, but new leadership changes might inspire the next generation of Australian women to protect our nation as warfighters,...
July 23 2026
Colby slap down strengthens case for ‘middle power strategy’, but it will only be as strong as the sum of its parts
When Pentagon policy lead Elbridge Colby recently gave the idea of a cohesive “middle power strategy” the slap down, many thought it would effectively end all debate...
July 23 2026
Reforms announced for settings, design of Australian Research Council’s National Competitive Grants Program
The Australian government has announced reforms to the settings and design of the Australian Research Council’s National Competitive Grants Program.
July 23 2026
MAJGEN (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson joins agency as strategic adviser
M&C Saatchi World Services has announced that Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson is joining the firm as a strategic adviser.
July 23 2026
Uncrewed underwater vehicles set to challenge ‘status quo’ of naval warfare
Opinion: I was giving a classified brief to a senior UK officer two weeks ago on what our Speartooth large uncrewed undersea vehicle (LUUV) will be capable of in the next six...
July 23 2026
Deputy PM Marles tours completed Australian Defence Force UAS facility in Jervis Bay
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has met with Australian Defence Force personnel at a newly completed uncrewed aerial systems facility in...
July 22 2026
Apathy at our own peril: Polling reveals growing segment of Australian society unfazed by Beijing's provocations, threat
Just weeks following the successful test launch of nuclear-capable ballistic missile in our region, new polling has revealed a growing number of Australians are unfazed by...
July 22 2026
Visionary Machines, Thales set to trial counter-drone detection system next month
Visionary Machines and Thales are working together to trial a new combined counter-uncrewed aircraft detection system to support the evolving nature of drone threats and...
July 22 2026
Qld commits $4.5m investment for new cranes, defence revitalisation at Cairncross Dockyard
The Queensland government has announced $4.5 million in investment funding for critical maritime infrastructure at Cairncross Dockyard through the state’s Sovereign...
July 22 2026