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US Space Force advances ground-based optical surveillance capabilities
The US Space Force has formally accepted a major systems upgrade to its Ground-Based Optical Sensor System at the Ground-based Electro-Optical Deep...
March 19 2026
Lockheed Martin’s next-gen missile warning satellite clears key testing milestone
The first of a new generation of missile warning satellites built by Lockheed Martin has successfully completed a rigorous suite of environmental tests, marking a major...
March 19 2026
From Tiger to Guardian: Australian pilots lead Army’s Apache transition
The Australian Army’s first three Apache-qualified pilots continue to sharpen their skills with the support of the US Army’s Army Aviation Center of Excellence in...
March 19 2026
H&B Defence begins supplier validation for AUKUS AUSSQ pilot program
H&B Defence has begun validation visits with the first group of Australian companies selected for the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification (AUSSQ) pilot program as...
March 19 2026
Queensland emerging as a national defence industry powerhouse: Conroy
In an address to the Queensland Media Club, Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has reinforced the growing impact and role of the Sunshine State in Australia’s...
March 19 2026
Australia strengthens space partnerships at Schriever Wargame 2025
Australia has played a key role in Schriever Wargame 2025, a major international exercise led by the United States Space Force that brought together 10 nations to test future...
March 19 2026
H&B Defence to launch new nuclear training courses for Australian defence industry
Western Australian companies will soon have access to specialised training in naval nuclear propulsion, with defence firm H&B Defence developing a first-of-its-kind...
March 19 2026
BMT unveils ELLIDA Strike in what may be a solution to Navy’s sealift problems
Naval ship designer BMT has formally revealed the latest in its ELLIDA series of strategic sealift vessels, the ELLIDA Strike, designed to increase the lethality, flexibility...
March 19 2026
Defence holds Project of Concern Summit on delayed air traffic management system
Canberra has hosted the latest Project of Concern Summit, with senior Defence leaders, Airservices Australia and industry representatives meeting to discuss the troubled...
March 19 2026
US Army rolls out next-gen BAE Systems radios across helicopter fleet
The US Army has begun fielding BAE Systems’ latest AN/ARC-231A Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set, a software-defined radio system designed to deliver faster, more secure...
March 19 2026
Army rolls out world-class Abrams simulators in $60m deal
The Australian Army is set to sharpen its armoured edge with the rollout of 16 state-of-the-art tank simulators, built by local defence company Thomas Global Systems...
March 19 2026
Osprey nest: Australia to host US Marine Osprey fleet maintenance and storage capability
The Australian government has given the green light for United States Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft to be stored and maintained on Australian soil.
March 19 2026
$700m RAAF Townsville infrastructure on track for Apache delivery
Assistant Minister for Defence Peter Khalil has confirmed that the first structures are beginning to take shape as RAAF Townsville prepares to receive the first of the...
March 19 2026
PM returns from PNG, Pacific diplomacy trip with little to show
Papua New Guinea and Australia have agreed on the wording of a landmark mutual defence treaty, paving the way for the two nations to formalise a new military alliance once...
March 19 2026
BAE, Thales sign MOU for SSN-AUKUS sonar capability
BAE Systems and Thales have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlining the development of the Main Sonar Design Authority and Integrator framework for SSN-AUKUS at...
March 19 2026
BAE reveals further details about future Type 83 destroyer possibilities
An address at DSEI expo in London has provided an opportunity for BAE Systems to reveal some further details into the concepts shaping the Royal Navy’s future Type 83...
March 19 2026
South Australia invests $6m to lure world-class defence and technology researchers
South Australia is moving to sharpen its edge in the global defence and technology race, with the state government announcing a $6 million program designed to attract leading...
March 19 2026
Raytheon’s next-gen EW system for Super Hornets, Growlers clears key hurdle
Raytheon Technologies has taken a major step forward in developing its next-generation electronic warfare suite for the United States Navy’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet...
March 19 2026
Pratt & Whitney fast-tracks XA103 engine for US Air Force’s next-gen fighters
RTX business Pratt & Whitney is accelerating the development of its XA103 adaptive cycle engine for the United States Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive...
March 19 2026
Boeing, Palantir set to partner on accelerating AI adoption across defence programs
Boeing Defense, Space & Security has announced a new partnership with US data and software company Palantir Technologies to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence...
March 19 2026
