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Networked hangar construction almost complete for ADF MQ-4C Triton aircraft fleet
A temperature controlled, networked hangar for the Australian Defence Force’s MQ-4C Triton aircraft is reportedly almost complete and expected...
October 17 2025
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UK appoints new national armaments director
The UK’s Ministry of Defence has announced the appointment of a new national armaments director, Rupert Pearce.
October 17 2025
Anduril unveils AI-powered helmet and eyewear
Anduril has unveiled its new AI-powered helmet and eyewear system, EagleEye.
October 17 2025
F9 and Browning Mk3 pistols face-off at Australian Police and Services Pistol Championship
The Australian Defence Force’s newest service pistol, the F9 sidearm weapon system, has faced off against the gun it replaced, the Browning Mk3, at the recent...
October 17 2025
Aussie businesses set to benefit from $19m AUKUS sub industry link
The Albanese government is opening new doors for Australian manufacturers to win high-value defence contracts in the United States submarine industrial base, following a $19...
October 17 2025
ALARP Solutions announces major relaunch aligned with Australia’s AUKUS objectives
ALARP Solutions has announced a major relaunch to focus on four new capability streams aligned with Australia’s AUKUS objectives, including naval nuclear propulsion...
October 17 2025
Australia re-establishes RAAF No. 12 Squadron for maritime surveillance
The Royal Australian Air Force’s historic No. 12 Squadron has reportedly been re-established at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia, according to recent media...
October 17 2025
New Zealand’s defence uplift: Complementary strength for the Anzac Force
Opinion: New Zealand’s defence capability is on the cusp of its most significant uplift in decades.
October 17 2025
Shield AI, Parry Labs sign agreement to integrate autonomy with edge computing
US defence companies Shield AI and Parry Labs have signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate advanced autonomy with edge computing.
October 17 2025
RAAF crews ‘operate seamlessly’ at Exercise Bushido Guardian
The RAAF has wrapped up the first trilateral iteration of Exercise Bushido Guardian in Japan.
October 17 2025
Australian soldier killed in vehicle rollover incident near Townsville
An Australian Defence Force soldier has died in a vehicle rollover during training in northern Queensland.
October 16 2025
Forging allied industrial power: J-StarX and Project Dynamis join forces
Opinion: The emerging partnership between the US, Japan, and Australia, centred on initiatives like J-StarX and Project Dynamis, demonstrates a practical model for allied...
October 16 2025
Lines ‘blurring’ between state-backed hackers and criminals, says industry exec
The line between the tactics and techniques used by nation-state actors and financially motivated hackers is growing increasingly thin, according to the Annual Cyber Threat...
October 16 2025
Selectable autonomy, aided target recognition in the works for Slinger RWS
Selectable levels of autonomy and aided target recognition are being developed for the Slinger remote weapon system, according to a recent announcement from EOS Defense...
October 16 2025
War Widows Honour Roll launched to coincide with War Widows Day 2025
A War Widows Honour Roll has been launched to coincide with War Widows Day 2025 this weekend.
October 16 2025
Oshkosh Defense unveils multi-mission autonomous vehicles at AUSA 2025
US defence company Oshkosh Defense has unveiled its Family of Multi-Mission Autonomous Vehicles during a key defence expo in the United States.
October 15 2025
Western Australia launches ‘You Can Make It Here’ advertising campaign
The Western Australia government has launched a new advertising blitz highlighting the career pathways made possible through TAFE, with Western Australians encouraged to...
October 15 2025
Canary in the iron ore mine: China’s demands of BHP signal a bold shift towards de-dollarisation
Beijing’s push to pressure BHP, the world’s biggest miner, into trading in yuan has rattled markets but barely registered with geopolitical analysts. Many have...
October 15 2025
Research finds nations could be accountable for human rights violations committed by private militaries
New research from Edith Cowan University found that nation-states could be held responsible for human rights violations committed by private militaries under their...
October 14 2025
Australia, United States strengthen defence ties with guided weapons co-production agreement
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has announced the signing of a joint statement of intent and the opening of a new joint office to support the delivery of the...
October 14 2025