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Ryan Aerospace celebrates 20 years of operation
Ryan Aerospace has celebrated 20 years of designing and manufacturing virtual and mixed reality flight simulators for military and commercial...
November 21 2025
Australia overhauls top-level security clearances
Australia has introduced a major overhaul of its highest-level security clearance, replacing the longstanding positive vetting system with a new Top Secret – Privileged...
November 21 2025
Australia hits Russian cyber crime networks with new sanctions
Australia has imposed fresh sanctions on two Russian cyber crime service providers and two of their senior operators, as part of a coordinated action with the United Kingdom...
November 21 2025
Royal New Zealand Air Force unveils grey livery for new strategic transport aircraft
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has unveiled its new livery for replacement strategic transport aircraft acquired under a six-year lease-to-buy deal.
November 21 2025
Anduril shows off Menace-X to minister and defence industry at MiLCIS 2025
Anduril Australia has recently shown off its Menace-X mobile command, communications and control system to key decision makers and defence industry.
November 21 2025
MBDA secures contract to deliver DragonFire laser to Royal Navy from 2027
MBDA has secured a £$316 million contract to deliver new DragonFire systems to the Royal Navy from 2027.
November 21 2025
RAAF revives No. 9 Squadron for Triton fleet
The RAAF has officially reformed its historic No. 9 Squadron with a new focus on MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft.
November 21 2025
Fifth-generation rivalry: F-35 and Su-57 fighter showdown at Dubai Airshow 2025
An air power grudge match between Lockheed Martin F-35 and Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jets has taken centre stage at the Dubai Airshow 2025 in the United Arab Emirates this week.
November 21 2025
Aurora Labs, Ares Armaments announce research agreement into small-arms metals development
Aurora Labs has announced a memorandum of understanding with Ares Armaments Australia to advance research and development of design and rapid production techniques using...
November 21 2025
Opposition outlines commitment to increased defence spending, emphasis on enhanced capabilities
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has used a major speech to party faithful to outline the Coalition’s defence priorities, including committing to a “floor” of 3...
November 20 2025
US Air Force, Lockheed Martin, General Atomics demonstrate manned-unmanned teaming
The US Air Force, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, General Atomics and L3Harris, has successfully completed a manned-unmanned teaming demonstration, pairing an F-22...
November 20 2025
Raytheon Australia announces multimillion-dollar investment in Henderson
Raytheon Australia has announced a multimillion-dollar upgrade to its submarine combat system centre of excellence in Western Australia, bolstering the nation’s...
November 20 2025
L3Harris launches next-generation NETCASTER tactical network router at MilCIS 2025
L3Harris Technologies has launched a new, next-generation software device called NETCASTER to increase tactical network optimisation and performance of traditional routers...
November 20 2025
National employers celebrated for supporting Reservist employees
The Australian Defence Force Reservists were celebrated on Tuesday night at the National Employer Support Awards in Sydney.
November 20 2025
It is no time to go with the flow
Opinion: For most of my life, Australia has enjoyed the benevolence of a global order dominated by the United States, affording us a luxury of being able to “go with...
November 20 2025
US secures defence partnership, F-35 and American tank deliveries with Saudi Arabia
The US government has announced a strengthened defence partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including future F-35 aircraft deliveries and nearly 300 American tanks.
November 20 2025
EOS announces remote weapon systems industrial partnership with Diehl Defence
Australian defence company Electro Optic Systems has announced an industrial partnership with German defence company Diehl Defence.
November 20 2025
New Zealand announces changes to military personnel authorisations during industrial action
The New Zealand government has announced legislation changes to broaden its ability to authorise uniformed military personnel to conduct the work of New Zealand Defence Force...
November 20 2025
‘Like-minded security partners’: Aussie companies team up to tighten supply of pharma and defence assets
Three Australian companies have teamed up to strengthen supply chains, logistics, and combat against pharmaceutical, drug and defence adversaries. ORCA Opti, DNH Logistics,...
November 19 2025
Albanese government hails first Aussie firm cleared to supply parts for US Virginia Class subs
The Albanese government has named HIFraser as the first Australian company formally qualified to supply components for the United States’ Virginia Class submarines,...
November 19 2025