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Government commits to Collins LOTE
The Albanese government has formally launched the long-awaited life of type extension (LOTE) program for the Royal Australian Navy’s ageing Collins...
May 19 2026
Acacia Systems, UNSW partner up on sonar detection system
Acacia Systems has collaborated with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) to develop and advance its passive sonar detection systems.
May 19 2026
What makes a ‘good’ national security strategy?
With the federal opposition committing to developing and implementing the nation’s first comprehensive, whole-of-nation national security strategy since 2013, maybe it is...
May 19 2026
2 AH-64E Apache delivered to Army
Two new AH-64E Apache attack helicopters have been delivered to the Australian Army’s attack helicopter fleet.
May 19 2026
Company-X recognised for virtual reality diver rescue training for New Zealand Defence Force
Company-X, a New Zealand-based defence technology company, has been recognised for its multiplayer virtual reality training technology at the 2026 Minister of Defence Awards...
May 19 2026
Shield AI to integrate maritime autonomy into USVs in Thunder Tiger Corp partnership
Defence company Shield AI has announced a memorandum of understanding to integrate Hivemind autonomy software across Taiwan’s Thunder Tiger Corp unmanned systems...
May 19 2026
Saronic announces strategic partnership with Lloyd’s Register
Saronic Technologies announces a strategic partnership with Lloyd’s Register, a provider of classification and compliance services for the marine and offshore industries.
May 19 2026
Parliamentary joint committee on defence commences work in first meeting
The new parliamentary joint committee on defence has commenced its work in examining Defence policy, capability development, and administration and expenditure.
May 19 2026
JFD Stealth Multi-Role rebreather achieves CE certification
The Stealth Multi-Role rebreather, produced by James Fisher Defence (JFD), has achieved Conformité Européenne certification in a move designed to meet release to the...
May 19 2026
Sentinel Boats to supply 7 830R boats for Australia’s Special Operations Forces
Tasmanian boat builder Sentinel Boats has secured a Defence contract to deliver up to seven general purpose watercraft for Australia’s elite Special Operations Forces.
May 19 2026
ADF HIMARS get their sea legs via landing craft transfers
Australian High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) have travelled from ship to shore via landing craft mechanised Mark 8 and the Mexeflote in a transport milestone.
May 18 2026
USSF Space Systems Command, Northrop Grumman to prototype next-gen tactical SATCOM capability
The US Space Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract worth nearly US$400 million to develop a next-gen protected military satellite prototype, with implications for...
May 18 2026
2k US Marines touchdown in Darwin for 6-month Marine Rotational Force deployment
Around 2,000 United States Marine Corps personnel and sailors have touched down for the 15th iteration of the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin in the Northern Territory.
May 18 2026
Opposition commits to first national security strategy since 2013
As part of the Opposition’s budget commitments announced late last week, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has confirmed that a returned Coalition government would commit to...
May 18 2026
Hardware elsewhere: Russia’s sombre Victory Day parade spooked by drone threats
Russia’s imposing array of military hardware and visiting foreign officials were thin on the ground during the country’s recent Victory Day, both groups likely spooked by...
May 18 2026
Anduril, UK Defence to partner on next-gen Apache Collaborative Combat Aircraft capability
The United Kingdom has selected Anduril UK for the next stage of a major autonomous strike program aimed at developing uncrewed collaborative aircraft to operate alongside...
May 18 2026
Government announces new chief of joint capabilities
The Albanese government has appointed Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz as the next chief of joint capabilities, handing one of Defence’s most strategically important leadership...
May 18 2026
Takaichi’s push to rewrite Article 9 risks trading a hard-won peace for an uncertain security
Opinion: On Constitution Day last week, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stood before a pro-revision forum and issued what amounted to a quiet ultimatum to Japan’s postwar...
May 16 2026
EOS announces details of MARSS acquisition
Defence tech company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) is accelerating its push into the counter-drone market through the acquisition of European command-and-control specialist...
May 15 2026
Phasor Innovation, Nomad Atomics, Q-CTRL secure Defence contracts for undersea navigation technology
Three Australian companies have been awarded contracts to develop new undersea navigation technology.
May 15 2026