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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...
May 27 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,...
May 27 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...
May 27 2026
ADF and Philippine Army strengthen ties through Joint Cyber Defence Exercise
Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel have partnered with the Philippine Army in a joint defensive cyber activity held in Manila, reinforcing regional cyber resilience and...
May 27 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...
May 27 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...
May 27 2026
Q-CTRL delivers breakthrough quantum navigation trial with Royal Australian Navy
Australian quantum technology firm Q-CTRL has announced a major milestone in navigation technology following a successful field trial of its advanced quantum sensing systems...
May 27 2026
Japan joins AUKUS nations to test underwater autonomy at Talisman Sabre 2025
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have successfully tested advanced underwater communications with autonomous systems during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025,...
May 27 2026
Australia, UK deepen partnership at AUKMIN 2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Penny Wong have been joined by their UK counterparts in Sydney for the...
May 27 2026
NUSHIP Eyre completes sea trials as Navy OPV program gains momentum
Following the successful commissioning of HMAS Arafura earlier this year, the Royal Australian Navy’s next Arafura Class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), NUSHIP Eyre, has...
May 27 2026
Government hosts Project of Concern Summit to support Collins Class sub sustainment
The Albanese government has convened a Project of Concern Summit in Canberra today, focused on the ongoing sustainment of Australia’s ageing yet critical Collins Class...
May 27 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...
May 27 2026
Northrop Grumman delivers key systems for next-gen US Army missile defence
Northrop Grumman has successfully completed delivery of major end items under the US Army’s low-rate initial production contract for its Integrated Battle Command...
May 27 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.
May 27 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...
May 27 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...
May 27 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...
May 27 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...
May 27 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...
May 27 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...
May 27 2026