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Public consultation opens on Australia’s nuclear submarine safety regulations
The Albanese government has today opened public consultation on the proposed regulatory framework that will underpin the safety and stewardship of...
November 08 2026
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Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2025 kicks off as Australia steps up regional engagement
Australia’s flagship regional engagement initiative, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, has officially launched for 2025, reinforcing the nation’s enduring commitment to...
November 08 2026
HMS Astute set to begin mid-life overhaul, upgrade
The Royal Navy’s lead hunter‑killer submarine, HMS Astute, has closed the books on a record‑breaking first commission and berth in Devonport for a multi‑year,...
November 08 2026
Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrates enhanced PAC-3 MSE capability
The US Army, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, has successfully completed a critical flight test demonstrating the latest upgrades to the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement...
November 08 2026
Gilmour strikes deal to win Japanese clients
Gilmour Space Technologies has agreed to collaborate with a Japanese company that will serve as an agent to attract new launch customers.
November 08 2026
Kongsberg set to establish US AUV production capacity
Kongsberg Discovery has announced it will commence production of its HUGIN autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) in the United States, marking a major step in expanding its...
November 08 2026
Boeing’s X-37B spaceplane prepares for eighth mission with experimental payload
The Boeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) is preparing to lift off on its eighth mission (OTV-8) from Florida’s Space Coast, with launch scheduled no earlier...
November 08 2026
Milestone reached in submarine-launched UUV development for US Navy
US defence contractor Huntington Ingalls Industries, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the US Navy have achieved a key milestone in advancing submarine-launched...
November 08 2026
Government celebrates Defence recruitment boom
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keogh have celebrated a sharp rise in Defence Force recruitment, improved...
November 08 2026
L3Harris upgrades deep space surveillance telescopes for US Space Force
L3Harris Technologies has completed a major upgrade of the Ground-Based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance telescopes at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, paving...
November 08 2026
US Navy seeks innovative energy solutions to power military bases
The US Department of the Navy has launched a call for proposals to deliver advanced energy resilience solutions capable of powering Navy and Marine Corps installations in the...
November 08 2026
One of us: Norway signs up for Type 26 frigate program
BAE Systems’ Type 26 Global Combat Ship program has another recruit, with Norway announcing a multibillion-dollar deal to acquire “at least” five...
November 08 2026
Australian advanced navigation pioneer expands to US and Europe amid soaring demand
Sydney-based technology company Advanced Navigation is expanding its global footprint with new centres of excellence for assured positioning, navigation and timing in the...
November 08 2026
WA firms secure global defence deals in UK trade mission
Western Australian companies have landed major international defence agreements expected to bolster the state’s economy and support local jobs, following a bipartisan...
November 08 2026
HII pushes distributed shipbuilding model to boost US Navy output
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), America’s largest naval shipbuilder, is reshaping the way it builds warships by spreading work across a broader network of yards...
November 08 2026
ASC welcomes former deputy secretary NSSG to chair board
Australia’s submarine builder ASC has announced the appointment of Jim McDowell to its board, where he will serve as deputy chair before taking over as chair at the end...
November 08 2026
Babcock secures $250m contract to bolster Torres Strait border security
Babcock Australasia has signed a $250 million, eight-year contract with the Australian Border Force, extending a 30-year partnership to safeguard Australia’s northern...
November 08 2026
UK set to help produce US Air Force Wedgetails
Britain will help build military aircraft for the United States for the first time in more than half a century, under a new contract that will create hundreds of jobs and...
November 08 2026
Collins Aerospace hack: Suspect arrested and RTX files Form 8-K
The UK’s National Crime Agency reports arrest of a man in his 40s as Collins Aerospace owner RTX informs SEC of cyber incident.
November 08 2026
Take the challenge: CommBank honours service with new Challenge Coin initiative
Commonwealth Bank’s Veterans Employee Network has launched a new Challenge Coin program – a proud nod to a military tradition that celebrates achievement,...
November 08 2026