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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...
February 16 2026
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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
MQ-28A Ghost Bat Block 3 aircraft to feature larger wingspans, comms, internal weapons bay
MQ-28A Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft expected to feature larger wingspans, improved communications and a bomb or missile-carrying internal weapons bay, according to...
February 13 2026
NSW announces new investment in veterans programs
The NSW state government has announced new funding for veterans programs.
February 13 2026
Prince of Wales Award recipients revealed for 2026
The recipients of the 2026 Prince of Wales Award have been announced to Reservists in the Australian Defence Force who have made strong contributions to the nation while...
February 13 2026
Japan accelerates dual-use technology cooperation and development: Opportunities for allied nation industrial cooperation
Opinion: Japan’s snap election has delivered Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the LDP a two-thirds mandate to fast-track defence and dual-use reforms, tightening US...
February 13 2026
Indonesia leads the charge to deploy troops on new Gaza peacekeeping effort
Indonesia has become the first country to clearly commit troops towards the International Stabilization Force peacekeeping effort in Gaza.
February 13 2026
DVA boosts funding for veterans accessing compensation
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has confirmed that medical assessments related to compensation claims will be more accessible and fairer for veterans...
February 13 2026
MQ-4C Triton maintenance facility opens at RAAF Base Tindal
The MQ-4C Triton facility has been opened at RAAF Base Tindal.
February 13 2026
EOS, KNDS France to cooperate on remote-controlled weapon stations
Counter-drone developer EOS Defence Systems has signed a teaming agreement with French government-owned weapons manufacturer KNDS France to cooperate in remote-controlled...
February 13 2026
Tasmania speaks on negative implications of Defence Estate audit
Tasmania’s state government has spoken out against the Defence Estate sale by the federal government.
February 12 2026
BAE Systems set to deliver missile system to over 20 countries
BAE Systems has signed foreign military sales (FMS) contracts with the United States, valued at $137 million.
February 12 2026
Gentex Corporation PURSUIT helmet system selected for US Navy fixed wing aircraft
Gentex Corporation’s PURSUIT Helmet System has been selected as the next-generation fixed wing helmet by the US Naval Aircrew Systems program office.
February 12 2026
Before, during and after Herzog’s visit to Australia
On Monday night, NSW and the Albanese government have welcomed the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, to our country to console the Jewish community following the Bondi terror...
February 12 2026
Hegseth directs full review of foreign military sales to drive US defence industrial growth
The US Department of War will conduct a full review to simplify and streamline its foreign military sales, according to US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
February 12 2026
Lockheed Martin Australia secures contract extension for Aegis sustainment on Hobart Class destroyers
Lockheed Martin Australia has been awarded a new nine-month extension of its Aegis Sustainment Program for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hobart Class guided missile...
February 11 2026
EOS signs strategic partnership agreement with Turkish defence company Roketsan
Australian counter-drone developer Electro Optic Systems has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Turkish weapons manufacturer Roketsan.
February 11 2026
Chinese nationals charged with foreign interference after spying for China Public Security Bureau
A pair of Chinese nationals have been charged with reckless foreign interference after allegedly covertly collecting information about a Buddhist association in Canberra.
February 11 2026
Australia announces $739.2m in veterans treatment, rehabilitation funding
The Australian government has announced it will invest $739.2 million to improve the provision of the treatment and rehabilitation for veterans to reduce the impact of injury...
February 11 2026
Cyber risk mitigation, secure satellite communications promoted under new Defence space roles
Newly opened Defence space operations roles will seek to mitigate cyber risk and promote secure satellite communications, according to government leadership.
February 11 2026