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US$383m contract for next-gen submarine-launched ballistic missiles
The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a US$383 million (AU$612.4 million) contract modification for the continued development of the...
August 09 2026
Marles heads to Washington to meet US counterpart for the first time
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles to visit the United States to strengthen the alliance in his first meeting with the new Defense Secretary, Pete...
August 09 2026
Serco partners with CAE, Sayres and JMC to enhance Navy nav, synthetic warfare training
Serco has inked fresh teaming agreements with CAE, Sayres Australia and JMC to enhance the capabilities and operational readiness of Navy warfare sailors and officers through...
August 09 2026
Boeing Defence Australia secures $569m contract to enhance RAAF Wedgetail fleet
The Albanese government has reinforced the future of the Royal Australian Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft with a $569 million contract, securing...
August 09 2026
British Royal Marines embrace SIG Sauer revolution with adoption of MCX rifle family
The UK Royal Marines Commando Force has received a major firepower boost, with the purchase of more than 1,500 SIG Sauer MCX rifles as part of the Royal Navy’s ongoing...
August 09 2026
Conroy announces latest Defence Export Catalogue
Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy has officially launched the 2025 Defence Export Catalogue featuring a record number of businesses showcasing...
August 09 2026
Aussie company Diraq to support DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative
Sydney-based quantum processor company Diraq has been awarded a Stage A contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to work on its recently announced...
August 09 2026
Progress continues on Hunter Class frigate build with expanded supplier partnerships
BAE Systems Maritime Australia is set to broaden its Strategic Supplier Partnerships program with a select group of small and medium-sized enterprises, in a bid to safeguard...
August 09 2026
Navy Health to partner Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2025
Defence Connect is pleased to partner with Navy Health for the highly anticipated Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2025.
August 09 2026
Singapore signs expanded submarine fleet contract
German naval ship and submarine builder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency signed a contract for the construction of two...
August 09 2026
BAE Systems Australia successfully demonstrates ATLAS autonomous turret lethality
Australia’s next-generation automated turret system, Vantage ATS, has successfully completed live-fire trials in Slovenia, demonstrating precision accuracy and...
August 09 2026
Shield AI strengthens Aussie presence with new Melbourne HQ
US-based defence technology company Shield AI has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Australia with the official opening of its new headquarters in Melbourne.
August 09 2026
Babcock Australasia marks 10-year milestone with Yalari, supporting Indigenous education
Babcock Australasia is celebrating a decade-long partnership with Yalari, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving educational outcomes for First Nations students...
August 09 2026
US Army pilots begin tiltrotor training ahead of transition to MV-75
US Army pilots are gaining critical hands-on experience with tiltrotor technology through familiarisation flights in the MV-22 Osprey, laying essential groundwork for the...
August 09 2026
KBR, BMT forge partnership to strengthen Royal Australian Navy sustainment
KBR and BMT have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the long-term sustainment of Royal Australian Navy platforms.
August 09 2026
Leidos tapped for $35m Defence contract to sustain critical air command system
Leidos Australia has been awarded a new contract by the Department of Defence to sustain one of the Australian Defence Force’s most important air command and control...
August 09 2026
WA tips $11.5m in to build future defence workforce
The WA Cook government has announced an $11.5 million investment in apprentice training to grow Western Australia’s defence industry workforce, preparing skilled...
August 09 2026
NT government boosts defence ties with Japan
The Northern Territory is cementing its role as a key hub for Indo-Pacific security, with the Finocchiaro CLP government building partnerships that both safeguard Australia...
August 09 2026
Tasmanian firm secures role in Hunter Class frigate program
Hobart-based Liferaft Systems Australia has been contracted by BAE Systems Maritime Australia to supply its world-leading Marine Evacuation Systems for the Royal Australian...
August 09 2026
Ukrainian military intelligence claims cyber attack on Russian election systems
Ukraine’s military intelligence said the cyber attack was in revenge for the Russian elections held in Ukrainian territories that Russia had occupied.
August 09 2026