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Flinders University and BlueForge Alliance Australia team up to strengthen AUKUS capabilities
Flinders University and BlueForge Alliance Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on maritime research and education...
November 19 2025
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L3Harris, PentenAmio announce teaming agreement to accelerate cryptographic innovation
L3Harris and PentenAmio have formalised a new teaming agreement to accelerate sovereign cryptographic innovation and deliver secure communications capabilities for defence...
November 19 2025
EOS announces agreement to acquire interceptor drones from MARSS Group
Electro Optic Systems has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the UK-based interceptor business from MARSS Group for a total initial investment of...
November 19 2025
Walking a tightrope: Foreign minister’s China speech leaves a lot to be desired
As China continues to ramp up its efforts to coerce and control the Indo-Pacific, Australia has increasingly found itself walking a tightrope, balancing between our economic...
November 19 2025
ST Engineering iDirect, Black Cat Systems establish Advanced SATCOM Technology Demonstration Lab
Satellite communications provider ST Engineering iDirect and SATCOM solutions provider Black Cat Systems have expanded their partnership to establish an Advanced SATCOM...
November 19 2025
Sovereign Capability Group acquires UBH Group to enhance industrial base
Integrated defence solutions provider Sovereign Capability Group has announced the acquisition of Brisbane-headquartered advanced mission systems provider UBH Group.
November 19 2025
US State Department approves Patriot air defence sustainment to Ukraine
The US State Department has approved a possible US$105 million foreign military sale to Ukraine for Patriot air defence system upgrades and parts.
November 19 2025
Anduril Australia debuts its EagleEye helmet, battery armour plate at MilCIS 2025
Anduril Australia has debuted its new EagleEye helmet system at the annual Military Communications and Information Systems Conference in Canberra this week.
November 18 2025
Air weapons systems on Hunter Class frigates successfully reviewed, says Babcock
Babcock has successfully finalised the critical design review for the Hunter Class frigate Air Weapons Handling System.
November 18 2025
ASIO warns foreign spies are stepping up targeting of Australia’s defence industry
Australia’s defence industry is facing an intensified espionage threat, with the nation’s security agency warning that foreign intelligence services are...
November 18 2025
General Atomics, Saab to demonstrate AEWC payload on MQ-9B next year
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc and Swedish defence prime Saab have announced they will conduct a live demonstration of an airborne early warning and control system...
November 18 2025
PFAS working community group established to combat dangerous effects
The Port Stephens council and NSW state government have worked in collaboration with the federal government to establish the Williamtown Working Group.
November 18 2025
US State Department approves possible aircraft parts and repairs in foreign military sale
The US State Department has approved a possible US$350 million foreign military sale of aircraft components, repair parts and support to Taiwan’s Taipei Economic and...
November 18 2025
Anduril, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announce development of autonomous surface vessels
American defence innovator Anduril Industries and Japanese shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have announced an agreement to design and produce a new class of dual-use...
November 18 2025
South Korea puts pedal to metal on nuclear subs, looks to accelerate Defence spending, leaving Australia in its dust
South Korea has hit the ground running on its development of a nuclear-powered submarine fleet, given US approval, with its eyes set firmly on hitting the 3.5 per cent of GDP...
November 18 2025
QinetiQ, Forcys ink MOU to enhance Australia’s maritime security
QinetiQ and Forcys have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening Australia’s sovereign capability in maritime assurance, with a focus on ensuring the...
November 18 2025
CGI builds defence ties in Australia through new Canberra office
Global IT and business consulting firm CGI has announced the opening of a new office in Canberra.
November 17 2025
From tanks to tech: The changing face of defence branding
Opinion: A new generation of defence companies is redefining the industry by adopting the culture, pace, and software-driven mindset of tech firms, signalling a deeper shift...
November 17 2025
EOS announces $20m order for Slinger RWS to western European customer
Australian defence company Electro Optic Systems has secured a new $20 million order for its Slinger counter-drone remote weapon systems for a western European NATO country...
November 17 2025
Australia calls for ceasefire in Sudan after supplying humanitarian assistance
The Australian government has condemned reports of systematic violence against civilians and reported violations of international humanitarian law in Sudan.
November 17 2025