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Sierra Nevada Corp completes inaugural flight for US Army Aerial-ISR plane
Sierra Nevada Corporation has announced the successful first flight of its new RAPCON-X aircraft, a major development for the company’s rapidly...
May 27 2026
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Birdon secures prototyping contract for US Marine Corps
Australian maritime engineering firm Birdon has further strengthened its international standing as a trusted defence solutions provider, securing a major contract with the...
May 27 2026
Northrop Grumman demonstrates successful launch of supersonic sea-skimming target
Northrop Grumman has successfully launched two GQM-163A “Coyote” supersonic sea-skimming targets from the Hebrides Range in Scotland as part of Formidable Shield...
May 27 2026
Lockheed Martin delivers eighth THAAD battery
Lockheed Martin has delivered the minimum engagement package of the United States’ eighth Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery to the US government,...
May 27 2026
Lockheed Martin Australia welcomes new international strategy, BD director
Lockheed Martin Australia has announced the appointment of former Royal Australian Air Force senior officer, Air Commodore (Ret’d) Phil Gordon AM, as the new...
May 27 2026
Public consultation opens on Australia’s nuclear submarine safety regulations
The Albanese government has today opened public consultation on the proposed regulatory framework that will underpin the safety and stewardship of Australia’s future...
May 27 2026
Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2025 kicks off as Australia steps up regional engagement
Australia’s flagship regional engagement initiative, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, has officially launched for 2025, reinforcing the nation’s enduring commitment to...
May 27 2026
HMS Astute set to begin mid-life overhaul, upgrade
The Royal Navy’s lead hunter‑killer submarine, HMS Astute, has closed the books on a record‑breaking first commission and berth in Devonport for a multi‑year,...
May 27 2026
Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrates enhanced PAC-3 MSE capability
The US Army, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, has successfully completed a critical flight test demonstrating the latest upgrades to the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement...
May 27 2026
Gilmour strikes deal to win Japanese clients
Gilmour Space Technologies has agreed to collaborate with a Japanese company that will serve as an agent to attract new launch customers.
May 27 2026
Milestone as UK Carrier Strike Group participates in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025
In a powerful demonstration of its global reach and enduring commitment to Indo-Pacific security, the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group has made a major...
May 27 2026
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 Space Surveillance site in...
May 27 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...
May 27 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...
May 27 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...
May 27 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...
May 27 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...
May 27 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...
May 27 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...
May 27 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...
May 27 2026