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On the dotted line: Contract signed for first next-gen frigates
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and his Japanese counterpart, Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjirō Koizumi, have...
April 18 2026
National Defence Strategy 2026: Spending on military cyber capability to reach at least $15bn
The Australian government’s latest defence blueprint beds in cyber as a key warfighting capability – here’s the breakdown from the latest iteration of our main defence...
April 17 2026
South Australian company set to manufacture critical Redback IFV parts
A South Australian company has secured a contract to manufacture the Army’s new Redback infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).
April 17 2026
2026 National Defence Strategy: Australia to build fleet of Speartooth underwater vehicles
Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy has confirmed plans to fund and introduce a fleet of Speartooth large uncrewed underwater vehicles.
April 17 2026
Western Australian businesses selected for $20k in grant funding to enter defence supply chain
Ten Western Australian small and medium enterprises will each receive up to $20,000 in grant funding to strengthen their capability and competitiveness in entering defence...
April 17 2026
National Defence Strategy 2026: What’s in, what’s out and where to from here?
The long wait is over with the release of the 2026 National Defence Strategy and supporting Integrated Investment Program, with some winners, some losers and a clearer path...
April 16 2026
Fortress Australia: Government drops $425bn defence shield to counter ‘dangerous’ new world
The Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Richard Marles, has formally unveiled the government’s multibillion-dollar 2026 National Defence Strategy and a revamped...
April 16 2026
US announces MV-75 Cheyenne II for new era of military aviation
US Army announces Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft to be named the MV-75 Cheyenne II in recognition of a new era in Army aviation.
April 16 2026
2026 National Defence Strategy: Australia to prioritise new medium-range air defence system
Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy has confirmed plans to fund and introduce a medium-range, ground-based air defence system for defeating advanced aircraft and...
April 16 2026
2026 National Defence Strategy clarifies details of consolidated Defence Delivery Agency
More information has been released about the newly consolidated Defence Delivery Agency, detailed under the government’s multibillion-dollar 2026 National Defence Strategy...
April 16 2026
International allies step up integration of counter-drone firearms technology
International allies are visibly stepping up integration of counter-drone firearms technology across their militaries.
April 16 2026
Innovaero, NIOA to develop and manufacture modular warheads, loitering munitions
Innovaero and NIOA have announced an all-Australian partnership to cooperate on the development and manufacture of a range of modular warheads and launch systems for...
April 16 2026
Australia and Vietnam collaborate on naval exercises
Australia and Vietnam have collaborated on naval exercises in the South China Sea, reflecting each nation’s commitment to peace and stability in the region.
April 16 2026
Honeywell, Odys Aviation announce C-UAS for infrastructure, strategic assets
Honeywell has announced a collaboration with Odys Aviation, a dual-use aerospace company building hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, to deliver a...
April 16 2026
Australian Army launches new Drone Tactics Handbook, Unit Guide to sUAS Operations
The Australian Army has announced the release of two crucial publications, the Drone Tactics Handbook and Unit Guide to sUAS Operations, to speed up integration of drone...
April 15 2026
ADF celebrates rapid camouflage prototype designed for M113 APCs
A rapidly deployable vehicle camouflage prototype designed for M113 armoured personnel carriers (APC) has won acclaim within the Australian Defence Force.
April 15 2026
Recruitment, retention and resilience in the ADF: 2024–25 figures
Recruitment and retention have long been a challenge facing the Australian Defence Force, with the Defence Annual Report 2024–25 reinforcing this fact.
April 15 2026
NIOA, L3Harris renew agreement to explore guided weapons manufacturing in Australia
Australian-owned defence prime NIOA has signed a strategic agreement with L3Harris Technologies, renewing their agreement to explore the manufacture of critical guided...
April 15 2026
NT-led project aims to 3D print critical naval metal, boosting Australia’s sovereign capability
A Northern Territory-led research effort is set to transform how Australia produces a key naval material, with scientists turning to high-speed 3D printing to manufacture...
April 15 2026
US, Indonesia announce defence cooperation partnership, joint special forces training
America and Indonesia have announced a newly signed US–Indonesia Major Defense Cooperation Partnership and joint special forces training.
April 15 2026