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CiTech, Babcock to develop rapidly deployable intelligence and communications hub
Western Australian defence company Critical Infrastructure Technologies (CiTech) has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a rapidly...
September 11 2025
ARA contracted to develop new Penetrator weapon system for US national security
New Mexico defence company Applied Research Associates (ARA) has been engaged in a 24-month contract to serve as the system design agent for the development of a prototype...
September 11 2025
Defence accepts ninth Evolved Cape Class patrol boat ADV Cape Spencer
Defence has accepted the ninth Evolved Cape Class patrol boat, ADV Cape Spencer, built at Henderson shipyard in Western Australia.
September 11 2025
BAE achieves direct strikes with RAZER precision guided munition
RAZER low-cost precision guided munitions have completed direct strikes on multiple targets during the latest round of flight trials, according to BAE Systems Australia.
September 11 2025
Singapore to acquire 4 P-8A maritime patrol aircraft in military refresh
Singapore will acquire four Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft in the first phase of Singapore Armed Forces’ refresh of maritime security capabilities.
September 10 2025
Beaten Zone backs Tiberius Aerospace in booming munitions market
Brisbane-headquartered Beaten Zone Venture Partners has announced the backing of US defence technology company Tiberius Aerospace in their US$4.5 million founders’...
September 10 2025
ERA, plate armour and steel cages: How Ukraine is improving M1A1 Abrams tanks
Ukrainian technicians are modifying Australian M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks with reactive armour blocks, frontal armour plating and rooftop steel cages in a fast-paced,...
September 10 2025
ADF ‘death iconography’ ban should be reversed, says Angus Taylor
“Death iconography”, currently banned from use within the Australian Defence Force, would be reversed under a proposed plan by opposition defence minister Angus...
September 10 2025
Government announces $1.7bn investment in next-gen autonomous sub fleet
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has announced a $1.7 billion, five-year contract to deliver a fleet of next-generation, extra-large autonomous submarines for the...
September 10 2025
Royal Brunei Navy, Australian Defence Force commence Exercise Penguin 25
The Royal Brunei Navy and the Australian Defence Force have commenced Exercise Penguin 25, the leading bilateral maritime security activity between the two countries.
September 10 2025
McGee Building unveiled in Hobart to house Defence customer service hotline
The federal government has announced the unveiling of the McGee Building at Anglesea Barracks in Hobart, to accommodate Defence’s customer service hotline.
September 10 2025
Skunk Works, FalconWorks announce team-up on autonomous air systems
Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems have announced a strategic partnership to develop a range of uncrewed autonomous air systems.
September 10 2025
Aerial refuelling, drag-and-drop tasking teased in new Ghost Bat video
American defence prime Boeing has teased aerial refuelling capability and drag-and-drop tasking of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat autonomous aircraft during a new concept video.
September 10 2025
3% on defence will seem like a bargain if US plans for Indo-Pac pullback come to fruition
Recent leaks about America’s 2026 National Defense Strategy have set tongues wagging and no doubt will trigger heightened anxiety in Canberra as US isolationism and...
September 09 2025
Northern Territory launches nation’s only UAV test flight facility
Charles Darwin University has launched a new drone testing site in the Northern Territory set to give operators and manufacturers a rare opportunity to trial technology in...
September 09 2025
Wormald secures 6-year, $5m ASC contract for Collins Class fire suppression
ASC has awarded Australian fire safety specialist Wormald with a full six-year, $5 million contract to deliver and support advanced fire suppression and safety systems to the...
September 09 2025
EOS officially reveals Apollo high energy laser weapon system
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has officially revealed the identity of its high energy laser weapon, announcing the system will be known as Apollo, drawing the name from the...
September 09 2025
C-130J Hercules simulator touches down aboard Super Galaxy flight to New Zealand
The first components of a C-130J Hercules simulator have been delivered by United States Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft to New Zealand.
September 09 2025
DARPA announces AI robotics program to find, treat severe bleeding
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has announced a new program to use robots, guided by sensors and artificial intelligence, to locate and stop severe bleeding...
September 09 2025
Leidos commences Australian build of Sea Archer USV
Leidos Australia has commenced the local build of Sea Archer, a next-generation small uncrewed surface vessel.
September 09 2025
