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Australian M113 APCs placed on hold pending precautionary safety checks, training controls
The Australian Defence Force’s entire fleet of M113 fully tracked armoured personnel carriers has reportedly been placed on hold as the vehicles...
April 23 2026
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EOS demonstrates R400 RWS on Chaser uncrewed surface vessel
EOS has demonstrated its R400 remote weapon system (RWS) integrated onto a Chaser uncrewed surface vessel developed by BlackSea Technologies, at Sea-Air-Space 2026 in the...
April 23 2026
Saab Australia appoints Mark Wallis to lead naval combat systems delivery
Saab Australia has appointed Mark Wallis as general manager Systems Delivery Group to lead the organisation’s naval combat systems capability delivery to the Royal...
April 23 2026
Australia, Japan and US to strengthen testing, certification of advanced aircraft materials
Australia has joined Japan and the United States in a new trilateral Defence Science and Technology agreement to strengthen the testing and certification of advanced...
April 22 2026
PentenAmio announces acquisition of Armour Communications
Secure communications, artificial intelligence and cyber company PentenAmio has announced the acquisition of Armour Communications, following the relevant regulatory...
April 22 2026
Is Australian soft power losing currency in a rapidly hardening world?
It’s been called the collapse of the global rules-based order.
April 22 2026
Raytheon Australia completes telemetry systems boost for RAAF long-range weapons testing at Woomera
Raytheon Australia has successfully completed the delivery of a new long-range missile test range capability, providing a sovereign system for the Royal Australian Air Force...
April 22 2026
Australian Defence Exports Catalogue 2026 spotlights hundreds of businesses
The 10th edition of the Australian Defence Exports Catalogue has been announced, featuring a record 365 Australian industry businesses.
April 22 2026
Australia joins Exercise Balikatan, critical focus on cyber defence
Australia has joined the 41st iteration of Exercise Balikatan, teaming up with the Philippines and the United States to enhance bilateral cooperation.
April 22 2026
Japanese tech company signs with Australia to provide critical frigate equipment
Japanese tech company NEC is getting ready to supply a range of equipment for the Royal Australian Navy as a part of the SEA 3000 frigate procurement program.
April 21 2026
‘Radical reset’ or just more of the same? Discerning the competing narratives around the 2026 NDS and IIP
Depending on who you ask, the 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS) and 2026 Integrated Investment Program (IIP) are either examples of “more of the same” or a “radical...
April 21 2026
Australia delivers final Guardian Class boat to Maldives National Defence Force
Australia has delivered the final Guardian Class patrol boat to the Maldives as part of the Defence Cooperation Program.
April 21 2026
Mehler Systems to acquire major stake in Craig International Ballistics
German defence company Mehler Systems has signed a share sale and purchase agreement to acquire a major stake in Craig International Ballistics.
April 21 2026
Government commits up to $7bn to counter-drone defences in major ADF boost
The Albanese government has unveiled plans to invest up to $7 billion in counter-drone capabilities for the Australian Defence Force, more than doubling current funding under...
April 21 2026
2026 National Defence Strategy: Australia to replace C-27J Spartan fleet with commercial aircraft mix
Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy has confirmed that the Australian Defence Force’s C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft will be replaced.
April 20 2026
AI and sovereign technology at the centre of new executive role for Kinetic IT
Kinetic IT has appointed its inaugural chief transformation officer, set to enhance innovation and growth in the company.
April 20 2026
Babcock launches program to boost SMEs in Defence
Babcock has announced a new program that is set to boost small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SME) commercial pathways into Defence.
April 20 2026
Industry expresses mixed views on 2026 National Defence Strategy
The 2026 National Defence Strategy has been welcomed with mixed reviews from industry leaders and defence strategists, with both critiques and praises coming through.
April 20 2026
2026 National Defence Strategy: Tiger helicopters confirmed for retirement by end of year
Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy has confirmed accelerated plans to withdraw the Australian Defence Force’s Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopter fleet before...
April 20 2026
2026 National Defence Strategy: Collins Class submarines funded for sustainment, upgrades into 2040s
Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy has confirmed plans to invest $7.8 to $11 billion over the decade to sustain and update the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins...
April 20 2026