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Firearms crackdown: The political football that NSW, federal politicians converted into an industry own goal
Long-term consequences of snap policy decisions have again raised their ugly head as domestic manufacturing and defence importation concerns are...
February 26 2026
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Vection Technologies secures $2.2m contract within European defence ecosystem
NSW software company Vection Technologies has secured a $2.2 million defence contract from a repeat military customer within the European defence ecosystem for its FEDRA edge...
February 26 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Aquaterro reveals new co-chairs on advisory board
Defence Connect can announce that two new members are set to join the Aquaterro Advisory Board, marking a point of continued growth for the company.
February 26 2026
Finalists revealed for Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2026
Over 90 finalists have been announced for the 2026 Defence Connect Defence & National Security Workforce Awards, recognising the sector’s top-performing...
February 26 2026
Australian defence worker sentenced for selling cyber-exploit components to Russian broker
Former US defence contractor employee and Australian national, Peter Williams, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for allegedly selling sensitive and protected...
February 25 2026
Lockheed Martin Australia celebrates milestone delivery of C-130J program
Lockheed Martin Australia has announced the milestone delivery of the 300th wing flap ship-set for C-130J Super Hercules aircraft by Australian industry partner, Quickstep.
February 25 2026
Airbus Helicopters reveals next-gen rotorcraft concepts for NATO
European aerospace corporation Airbus Helicopters has revealed next-generation rotorcraft concepts to address the NATO Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities study...
February 25 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Sea Archer USV prototype begins trials as Leidos Australia advances ambitious manufacturing plan
Next-generation Sea Archer small uncrewed surface vessels surge across the ocean, several close in on adversary targets to engage with loitering munitions or Naval Strike...
February 25 2026
Defence announces collaborative research agreement with DroneShield
The Australian Department of Defence has announced a three-year bilateral collaborative research agreement with Sydney counter-drone developer DroneShield to share data on...
February 25 2026
Defence Industry Council established in Northern Territory
The Northern Territory has revealed the establishment of the Defence Industry Council.
February 25 2026
Intergenerational warfare: The social cohesion issue no one wants to broach
With much of Australia’s political and policy discourse since 14 December focused on social cohesion and the intersection with national security, why have we failed to...
February 25 2026
Lockheed flight tests AI-enhanced combat identification capability on F-35
American defence prime Lockheed Martin has recently flight tested an artificial intelligence-enhanced combat identification capability integrated into the information fusion...
February 24 2026
Carving the turkey: Trump’s strategy for isolating Axis allies becomes clearer, but questions remain for US partners
Like a skilled chef carving up a Christmas or Thanksgiving turkey, President Donald Trump is slowly and methodically paring Beijing and Moscow’s allies away from their...
February 24 2026
BMT opens new digital simulation centre in UK
BMT has announced the opening of its Digital Innovation and Simulation Centre in Fareham, United Kingdom.
February 24 2026
Australia and UK deepen defence industry integration as AUKUS momentum accelerates
Australia and the United Kingdom have taken a major step towards tighter defence industrial integration, with both nations committing to expand supply chain cooperation,...
February 24 2026
New PNGDF rifles given the green light by special envoy for Defence
Australian special envoy for Defence Luke Gosling has given his seal of approval for more than 3,500 Australian Combat Assault Rifles to be supplied to the Papua New Guinea...
February 24 2026
$250m upgrade secures Navy’s future footprint in North Queensland
Assistant Minister for Defence Peter Khalil has confirmed two major milestones in strengthening Defence capability in northern Australia: completing a $250 million wharf...
February 24 2026
Australia commits $310m to secure nuclear propulsion systems for SSN-AUKUS submarines
The Albanese government has announced a $310 million investment to procure critical long-lead components from the United Kingdom, marking a significant step forward in...
February 24 2026
Australia conducts first sovereign satellite rendezvous manoeuvre in major leap for space security
Australia has achieved a national first in space capability, with Australian company HEO and researchers from UNSW Canberra Space partnering to conduct the country’s first...
February 23 2026
Banana republic 2.0: Renewed concerns about Australia’s economy raises more questions
With concerns about the health and vitality of the national economy, experts are once again dusting off the “banana republic” moniker, raising major questions about the...
February 23 2026