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Funding announced to secure road connections for defence, critical minerals in Western Australia
More than $1.1 billion in funding has been announced by the federal government and Western Australia to secure crucial road connections for defence...
May 04 2026
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Lockheed Martin Australia welcomes HIMARS, PrSM announcement for second long-range fires regiment
Lockheed Martin Australia has welcomed the Australian government’s decision to select the company’s capabilities for the Australian Army’s Project LAND 8113 Phase 2.
May 04 2026
What would an ADF that spends 2.5% or 3% of GDP actually look like?
With all the talk around the level of defence spending as a percentage of GDP, I thought I would run an interesting thought experiment: ask AI what a credible middle power...
May 02 2026
‘Anemoia’, social cohesion, economic security and national resilience in the era of great power competition
Generations of Australians aren’t just disillusioned, they’re done. Done with a system that ignores them, a dream that was sold out from under them, and leaders who never...
May 01 2026
Total nothing-burger: Bondi Beach terror attack report fails to deliver detail on national security
The interim report of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has been released with some noticeable disappointment from the national security community.
May 01 2026
Former intelligence chief throws support behind proposed national spy museum
A push to build Australia’s first national spy museum is gaining traction, with former intelligence chief Rachel Noble joining the project’s founding board.
May 01 2026
Redback IFV project faces cost blowout, delays and technical risk, says Thompson
Shadow minister for defence industry and defence personnel Phillip Thompson has levelled accusations at the federal government’s $7.3 billion Hanwha Redback infantry...
May 01 2026
Expressions of interest open to join Defence West at Land Forces 2026 in Perth
Western Australian defence businesses are invited to showcase their capabilities on a global stage, with expressions of interest now open to join the Defence West stand at...
May 01 2026
RAAF joins New Zealand crews in joint exercise
The Royal Australian Air Force and Royal New Zealand Air Force have collaborated to reinforce interoperability and joint response in complex environments.
April 30 2026
Canadian entity announced to produce military, industrial vehicles for export and domestic markets
Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association and South Korea’s Hanwha Corporation have announced a joint venture to establish a new Canadian entity for...
April 30 2026
Australia’s manufacturing problem is not capability, it’s control
Opinion: Australia’s manufacturing problem is not capability. It is control.
April 30 2026
ASC announces Jonathan Simcock and Debra Counsell to join board of directors
Australia’s sovereign submarine builder and sustainer ASC has announced two new appointments to the board of directors.
April 30 2026
Missing Australian Army members formally identified after more than a century
Two missing Australian Army members have been formally identified, Second Lieutenant Duncan McKenzie of the 38th Battalion and Private Roy Martin of the 30th Battalion, more...
April 30 2026
Australia ramps up sovereign missile capability with local rocket motor production push
The Australian government has announced a major step towards defence self-reliance, committing an initial $126.9 million to establish domestic solid rocket motor...
April 30 2026
Toll Group announces office in Philippines to support government, defence services
Toll Group has announced the opening of a new office in Subic Bay, Philippines, strengthening its ability to support tailored government and defence services in the region.
April 30 2026
Japanese prime minister to visit Australia in first official visit since taking office
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been confirmed to visit Australia early next month, in her first official visit to the country since taking office.
April 29 2026
Breaching, mobility skills begin reintroduction in 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment
The Australian Army has begun reintroducing “assault pioneer” capability through breaching and mobility skills training with soldiers from the 1st Battalion, Royal...
April 29 2026
Opposition takes aim at defence spending, capability delivery shortfalls
Shadow defence minister Senator James Paterson has launched a scathing attack on the government’s 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program in his...
April 29 2026
Artemis completes sale of AI-enabled video processing company Sightline Intelligence
Boston-based private equity firm Artemis has completed the sale of portfolio company Sightline Intelligence to Acron Technologies, a portfolio company of TJC LP.
April 29 2026
US Department of War launches cyber-focused defence program
The US Department of War has launched a new cyber-focused program, expected to enhance the skills and capabilities of cyber security professionals in defence.
April 29 2026