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Industry partners formalise JV to deliver GCAP aircraft
BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co Ltd (Japan) have officially launched Edgewing, a joint venture...
March 19 2026
Babcock and PteroDynamics demonstrate cutting-edge VTOL drone tech to ADF
Defence and aerospace firm Babcock Australasia, in partnership with US-based autonomous aviation specialist PteroDynamics Inc, has showcased breakthrough unmanned aerial...
March 19 2026
Leidos launches Sea Archer small unmanned surface vessels
Defence technology firm Leidos has revealed its newest uncrewed surface vessel (USV), the Sea Archer, a compact, diesel-powered maritime platform that blends affordability,...
March 19 2026
Lockheed Martin delivers SPY-7 radar systems to Japan
Lockheed Martin has successfully delivered the first set of four AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel program, marking a major milestone...
March 19 2026
Brits and French partner on increased Storm Shadow, missile production capacity
The United Kingdom and France have signed a major new agreement to ramp up joint weapons development, including ordering more Storm Shadow cruise missiles and progressing...
March 19 2026
Australia, US, Japan sign trilateral naval logistics agreement
Senior naval officers from Australia, Japan and the United States have signed a new agreement to deepen maritime logistics cooperation, marking the first trilateral logistics...
March 19 2026
Babcock Australasia marks 10-year milestone with Yalari, supporting Indigenous education
Babcock Australasia is celebrating a decade-long partnership with Yalari, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving educational outcomes for First Nations students...
March 19 2026
US Army pilots begin tiltrotor training ahead of transition to MV-75
US Army pilots are gaining critical hands-on experience with tiltrotor technology through familiarisation flights in the MV-22 Osprey, laying essential groundwork for the...
March 19 2026
Nova Systems to deliver cutting-edge flight test instrumentation for Royal Australian Navy helicopters
Nova Systems has secured a contract to supply the Royal Australian Navy with a state-of-the-art flight test instrumentation system, reinforcing its position as a key partner...
March 19 2026
WA DARC site hits milestone in AUKUS deep-space radar project
Western Australia has played host to a major breakthrough in the development of what is set to become the world’s most advanced deep-space tracking radar system.
March 19 2026
Australian–Philippine training program strengthens ties and capabilities in 2025
The Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines program has passed the halfway mark for 2025, with both nations hailing its growing impact on defence cooperation and...
March 19 2026
KBR, BMT forge partnership to strengthen Royal Australian Navy sustainment
KBR and BMT have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the long-term sustainment of Royal Australian Navy platforms.
March 19 2026
Leidos tapped for $35m Defence contract to sustain critical air command system
Leidos Australia has been awarded a new contract by the Department of Defence to sustain one of the Australian Defence Force’s most important air command and control...
March 19 2026
WA tips $11.5m in to build future defence workforce
The WA Cook government has announced an $11.5 million investment in apprentice training to grow Western Australia’s defence industry workforce, preparing skilled...
March 19 2026
NT government boosts defence ties with Japan
The Northern Territory is cementing its role as a key hub for Indo-Pacific security, with the Finocchiaro CLP government building partnerships that both safeguard Australia...
March 19 2026
New counter-drone technology announced to increase defence capabilities in Australia and Indo-Pacific
Dedrone by Axon and Mobile Camera Security have developed an innovative counter-drone trailer to address the need for Australian-made defence technology in the emerging...
March 19 2026
Tasmanian firm secures role in Hunter Class frigate program
Hobart-based Liferaft Systems Australia has been contracted by BAE Systems Maritime Australia to supply its world-leading Marine Evacuation Systems for the Royal Australian...
March 19 2026
Ukrainian military intelligence claims cyber attack on Russian election systems
Ukraine’s military intelligence said the cyber attack was in revenge for the Russian elections held in Ukrainian territories that Russia had occupied.
March 19 2026
Defence ETFs in the spotlight amid $12bn federal boost
The government’s $12 billion increase in defence spending has sent a clear signal to markets that Australia is serious about strengthening its military capabilities...
March 19 2026
Lockheed Martin, NASA’s quiet supersonic jet takes flight
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works division, in partnership with NASA, has successfully completed the first flight of the X-59, a groundbreaking experimental aircraft...
March 19 2026
