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$120m contract to secure Aussie jobs in local missile industry
Australia’s push to build a sovereign missile manufacturing industry has taken another major step forward, with more locally made components set to...
May 29 2026
Australia announces large cargo ship ANL Kokoda as first vessel in Maritime Strategic Fleet
The Australian government has announced it has secured the first vessel in its Maritime Strategic Fleet, the ANL Kokoda.
May 29 2026
DroneShield to provide urban security for FIFA World Cup
DroneShield has been selected to provide urban airspace security in Kansas City ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
May 29 2026
Cash? No cash here, says ASPI ‘Cost of Defence’ report
The new ASPI “Cost of Defence” report finds a record defence commitment riddled with funding shortfalls, backloaded spending and structural weaknesses that could leave...
May 29 2026
Seasats confirms Lightfish USV transit through contested Taiwan Strait
California engineering company Seasats has confirmed a Lightfish uncrewed surface vessel (USV) was able to complete the first autonomous transit of the Taiwan Strait between...
May 29 2026
Nova Systems CEO calls on government to strengthen sovereign capabilities
The CEO of Nova Systems has called on the Commonwealth to strengthen sovereign defence capabilities in the country.
May 29 2026
Raytheon, Lockheed Martin deliver first lightweight Javelin command launch units to US Army
The United States Army has received the first deliveries of the next-generation Lightweight Command Launch Unit for the combat-proven FGM-148 Javelin, marking a major...
May 29 2026
Austal signs agreements with Lloyd’s Register, DNV Australia
Major shipbuilder Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia has announced the signing of agreements with Lloyd’s Register and DNV Australia.
May 29 2026
Bombardier Defense to supply 3 Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to Australian Border Force
Defence aircraft manufacturer Bombardier Defense will supply three Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to conduct maritime surveillance for the Australian Border Force.
May 29 2026
MQ-28 completes trio of operations flights off California coast
The Australia-developed MQ-28 uncrewed combat aircraft has achieved its first international operation in allied airspace, with three operational flights over the Pacific...
May 29 2026
Commonwealth launches $2bn lawsuit against PFAS maker
Court proceedings have begun in the Federal Court of Australia, seeking reparations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-related contamination across 28 Defence...
May 28 2026
Weaponisation of military justice system inquiry handed down to Defence
An inquiry into the weaponisation of the military justice system has concluded, with the consequential report listing 20 recommendations.
May 28 2026
‘No algorithm can make war morally acceptable’: Pope Leo calls out the use of AI in defence
The Catholic Church, AI, and defence might not be three things you would expect to intersect, but in his latest encyclical letter, Pope Leo XIV has addressed all three in...
May 28 2026
AECOM secures Henderson Precinct assessment contract
The federal government has taken another major step towards transforming Henderson in Western Australia into one of the nation’s most important defence and shipbuilding...
May 28 2026
7 WA businesses named as recipients of AUKUS SME Readiness Fund
Western Australia’s AUKUS SME Readiness Fund has boosted seven new businesses into the state’s industrial defence market.
May 28 2026
Critical minerals and energy at the centre of Quad meeting
Foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan and the United States have met together at the Quad Meeting in New Delhi to discuss key security issues in the Indo-Pacific...
May 28 2026
Bluebottle USVs look to the East, Bull Shark USV makes a splash and drone repair under review in IODS 2026 day 2 highlights
Bluebottle USVs look to the East to Japan, an explosive-jet ski concept makes a splash and drone replaceability rather than repair delays.
May 27 2026
Royal Australian Air Force takes delivery of final P-8A Poseidon aircraft
The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its 14th and final P‑8A Poseidon aircraft, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Australia’s ability to...
May 27 2026
Industry progressing through national qualification program to support Virginia Class submarine build
ASC has announced that more than 60 businesses are progressing through a national qualification program to support the build of Virginia Class submarines.
May 27 2026
Hanwha Defence Australia announces new CEO
Hanwha Defence Australia has announced the appointment of Kim Dong-hyeon as the company’s new CEO.
May 27 2026