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Australia and New Zealand air forces learn from each other in Exercise Trojan Compass
Australian and New Zealand air forces have strengthened their operational ties through a joint training exercise at RAAF Base Richmond.
March 27 2026
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Failed: Strategic policy expert lashes Australia’s policymaking ‘elites’
Yet again the “Lucky Country” is finding that luck is far from a strategy to navigate life, but this didn’t happen overnight, rather it has been years, if not decades,...
March 27 2026
‘Not great’: Trump singles out Australia over Iran support
US President Donald Trump has singled out Australia as being “not great” in supporting the war in Iran.
March 27 2026
First batch of Australian-built Boxer CRVs roll off the assembly line
The first batch of Australian‑built Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles (CRV) have rolled off the assembly line at Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s facility at Redbank,...
March 27 2026
Leonidas AGV unveiled as high-power microwave weapon to counter drone threats
Epirus, General Dynamics Land Systems and Kodiak AI have unveiled the Leonidas autonomous ground vehicle featuring high-power microwave capability to counter uncrewed aerial...
March 27 2026
Former Australian ambassador Arthur Sinodinos appointed as senior adviser for American Global Strategies
Former Australian ambassador to the United States Arthur Sinodinos AO has been announced as a senior adviser to strategic advisory firm American Global Strategies.
March 27 2026
Australian Federal Police intercepts man allegedly planning hostile activities in Myanmar civil war
The Australian Federal Police has intercepted a 33-year-old man in Queensland with night vision equipment and alleged links to planned hostile activities in the Myanmar civil...
March 27 2026
Honeywell announces production capacity acceleration agreement with US Department of War
Honeywell has announced a supplier framework agreement with the US Department of War to rapidly increase the production of critical defence technologies.
March 27 2026
Industry leaders celebrate defence advancement at inaugural Progress Report Luncheon in Sydney
Defence, government and industry leadership have attended the highly anticipated inaugural Progress Report Luncheon held in Sydney this week.
March 27 2026
Waste-to-energy project wins Northern Australia Defence Project award
The winning project of the inaugural Northern Australia Defence Project has been unveiled, marking a pivotal point in defence tech growth.
March 26 2026
Lockheed Martin to accelerate, expand production of PrSM missiles
The US Department of War and Lockheed Martin have announced a framework agreement to accelerate the production of Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) in response to increasing...
March 26 2026
‘Crash society as we know it’: Former ADF chief urges immediate climate action
Whether it be fuel insecurity, cost of living or the potential of conflict, there are a range of threats that Australia continues to face in 2026. However, fossil fuel...
March 26 2026
See more, know more: Second MC-55A Peregrine aircraft touches down in Australia
The Australian government has confirmed the arrival of a second MC-55A Peregrine aircraft to be integrated into the Australian Defence Force.
March 26 2026
PNGDF personnel conduct driver training on up-armoured LandCruisers
Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel have begun driver training packages for their new up‑armoured LandCruiser vehicles.
March 25 2026
Aussie SSNs to pack VLS capability, US State Department confirms
The US State Department has confirmed that Australia’s future fleet of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarines being jointly developed with the United...
March 25 2026
Getac Technology unveils new drone control system
Getac Technology has announced its new drone control system, CommandCore.
March 25 2026
Lithgow Small Arms Factory reaches pivotal moment between heritage protection, defence industry capability
A decision over the future of the historic Lithgow Small Arms Factory in NSW is shaping into a defining precedent between heritage protection and Australia’s defence...
March 25 2026
US struggling in Hormuz shows Australia needs to seriously reconsider its maritime capabilities
As the United States Navy continues its efforts to reopen and secure the Strait of Hormuz, Australia must learn some critical lessons about the scale and make-up of its...
March 25 2026
M1A2 Abrams Tactical Trainer system showcased to US Defense
Thomas Global Systems has had an exciting opportunity to display the M1A2 Abrams Immersive Tactical Trainer to the US government and industry partners.
March 25 2026
Aussie team lands new sponsor ahead of Invictus Germany Sports Festival
Austability Australia has announced a new sponsorship with Invictus Australia to support Aussies at the Invictus Germany Sports Festival.
March 25 2026