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RAAF confirms first fully crewed mission with MC-55A Peregrine under No. 10 Squadron
The Royal Australian Air Force has confirmed the first fully crewed mission has been conducted by an MC-55A Peregrine aircraft as part of No. 10...
May 12 2026
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Mitsubishi taps Raytheon to provide SeaRAM CIWS for Australia’s future Mogami frigates
Raytheon has been selected to provide the Royal Australian Navy’s future general purpose frigate fleet with the advanced SeaRAM close-in air and missile defence system,...
May 12 2026
New digs: QinetiQ Australia launches new Melbourne office
QinetiQ Australia has officially opened a new state-of-the-art Melbourne office, marking a major expansion of the company’s Australian operations and reinforcing its...
May 11 2026
Hanwha Aerospace signs new rocket launcher deal with Estonia
Hanwha Aerospace has announced that it will supply three additional Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher systems to the Estonian Defence Forces under a fresh contract.
May 11 2026
Black Hawks lead ADF counter-terrorism training in Melbourne
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has conducted a range of aviation-based counter-terrorism training activities in Victoria.
May 11 2026
Digital transformation at the centre of Five Eyes summit
Defence and technology leaders from Five Eyes nations have deepened cooperation on digital transformation at the Combined Digital Leadership Summit.
May 11 2026
Australia strengthens cyber defence in multinational operation
Australian Defence Force (ADF) cyber specialists have taken part in a multinational exercise aimed at strengthening regional cyber warfare capabilities.
May 11 2026
Government responds to review of Woomera Prohibited Area coexistence framework
The Australian government has accepted all recommendations from the 2025 independent review of the Woomera Prohibited Area coexistence framework, paving the way for sweeping...
May 11 2026
Australia–India defence policy talks strengthen cooperation in New Delhi
The 10th Australia-India Defence Policy Talks have been held in New Delhi in an effort to continue defence cooperation.
May 11 2026
The Hormuz precedent: Maritime tolls and the future of global shipping
Opinion: Iran has effectively set up a maritime toll booth in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States has threatened to sanction anyone who pays the toll, yet the toll booth...
May 11 2026
Age of chaos and disruption requires us to ask new questions
As the post-World War II rules-based order continues to erode and a more competitive multipolar world emerges, Australia can no longer afford to ask the same questions; we...
May 09 2026
Discussions progressing for replacement of Royal New Zealand Navy’s ageing frigates
The New Zealand government has announced that work is progressing to replace the Royal New Zealand Navy’s ageing frigates as part of broader efforts to strengthen New...
May 08 2026
Australia strengthens airborne anti-submarine work in Indo-Pacific
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has engaged with advanced airborne anti-submarine warfare platforms as part of a multinational operations exercise.
May 08 2026
Griffith University launches new Veterans College
Griffith University has expanded on its existing work with Australian Defence Force veterans with the establishment of its new Griffith Veterans College.
May 08 2026
New Zealand announces new sanctions against Russian cyber actors, online support platforms
The New Zealand government has announced a new round of sanctions targeting malicious Russian, North Korean, and Iranian cyber actors as well as online platforms.
May 08 2026
Ghost Tigers: Should Australia’s retiring Tiger helicopters get second life as autonomous attackers?
Should Australia’s retiring Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters be given second life as attack drones? Defence Connect looks at the possibility of Tigers returning to...
May 08 2026
Australia announces counter-terrorism sanctions against Balochistan Liberation Army, leaders
Australia has announced counter-terrorism financing sanctions on the Balochistan Liberation Army and three senior leaders responsible for violent terror attacks in Pakistan.
May 08 2026
Warbirds flying high for Wings Over Shellharbour
A collection of military aircraft, including the only two-seat Spitfire in the southern hemisphere, is expected to steal the show at Australia’s largest regional airshow,...
May 08 2026
Coras acquired as Canadian nuclear expert expands local presence
Australian-based defence consultancy Coras has officially been acquired by Canadian-based nuclear submarine and defence specialist AtkinsRéalis.
May 07 2026
Head of Nuclear Submarine Capability to headline Budget 2026: National Defence Outlook
Australia’s head of Nuclear Submarine Capability, Rear Admiral Tom Phillips, will provide a keynote address to the Defence Connect Budget 2026: National Defence Outlook, to...
May 07 2026