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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...
May 27 2026
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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
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
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
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
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
$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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
May 27 2026