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Women’s Defence Connection to host annual International Women’s Day Luncheon in Melbourne
Women’s Defence Connection will host its annual International Women’s Day Luncheon on Thursday, 5 March this year.
February 18 2026
New faces, old faces: Opposition leader names new shadow ministry with sharp focus on defence, national security
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has unveiled a revamped Coalition frontbench with a heavy emphasis on defence, national security and Australia’s sovereign capabilities,...
February 17 2026
Defence start-up Breaker raises $9m in seed funding after Boxer demonstration
Australian defence technology start-up Breaker has raised $9 million in seed funding led by global venture capital firm Bessemer Venture Partners, with follow-on investment...
February 17 2026
Palantir secures $7.6m Defence contract to supply ICT system platform
American data integration and analytics company Palantir has secured a $7.6 million one-year contract for the Australian Department of Defence.
February 17 2026
Australia confirms 3,500 Australian Combat Assault Rifles supply for PNGDF
The Australian government has confirmed it will supply 3,500 Australian Combat Assault Rifles, manufactured by Thales Australia, for the Papua New Guinea Defence Force.
February 17 2026
Defence and AI: New project seeks to incorporate AI into defence strategy
Adelaide University has teamed up with DEWC Services for a new AI-focused research project.
February 17 2026
From experiment to imperative: Uncrewed surface vessels and the future of Indo‑Pacific security
Opinion: Wind back the clock to 2002. The US Navy’s Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is preparing for an extended combat deployment to the Persian Gulf.
February 17 2026
New military working dog facility strengthens care for Defence canines
A new facility has opened to maintain the wellbeing and training of military working dogs.
February 17 2026
Terram Astra launches US$10m seed raise for sovereign space and defence infrastructure
Australian space and defence company Terram Astra has launched a US$10 million (AU$14.1 million) seed raise to deliver a sovereign, ground-based infrastructure platform...
February 17 2026
Shield AI joins US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program
Shield AI has been selected as an autonomous provider for the US Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
February 17 2026
C-17A flight deck set to modernise, new contract ensures
Boeing has revealed a new contract for the maintenance and longevity of the C-17A Globemaster III.
February 17 2026
Geoff Bowan announced as Australia’s next ambassador to Ukraine
Australia has announced Geoff Bowan as Australia’s next ambassador to Ukraine, with non-resident accreditation to Moldova.
February 17 2026
Charity begins at home: Secretary Rubio reassures Europe, but puts West on notice to focus on domestic priority
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has used his address to the Munich Security Conference to reassure spooked European allies of a continued, if somewhat, scaled-back...
February 16 2026
US Air Force fields vision devices to protect pilots and aircrew from laser strikes
The US military is trialling modular helmet-worn technology to protect pilots and aircrew using night vision goggles from laser strikes.
February 16 2026
Australian Army implements RUTHLESS program to cut bureaucratic tape, empower front-line leaders
The Australian Army has announced a new program to cut bureaucratic red tape and help restore accountability to front-line commanders.
February 16 2026
Protecting Australia’s Defence secrets: Critical role of strong export controls and secure collaboration
Opinion: Australia stands at a pivotal moment in national defence. Strategic partnerships like the AUKUS pact and advanced defence technology programs are central to our...
February 16 2026
Australia transits South China Sea in regional presence deployment
The Royal Australian Navy has conducted transit through the South China Sea as a part of a regional presence deployment operation in the Indo-Pacific.
February 16 2026
SeaTransport conducts sea trials ahead of US service
SeaTransport has announced that its transport ship has commenced sea trials ahead of entering service with the US military.
February 16 2026
Australia’s oldest munitions factory, Lithgow SAF, under review for State Heritage Register
Australia’s oldest munitions factory, the Lithgow Small Arms Factory, is under further review for inclusion to the State Heritage Register in NSW.
February 16 2026
Government commits multi-billion investment to build Adelaide submarine yard
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a major funding investment to develop Australia's future nuclear-powered submarine construction yard at Osborne, South...
February 15 2026