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Defence, cyber cooperation announced as key pillars of EU–Australia partnership
While announcing the conclusion of negotiations on the Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement in Canberra today, Australian Prime Minister...
March 24 2026
Australia, Indo-Pacific nations announce further defence industrial cooperation
Australia has joined the Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience with other nations to promote opportunities for defence industrial cooperation in the...
March 24 2026
Australia announces $15.8m Propel submarine scholarship program
The federal government has launched a $15.8 million initiative called Propel: Australian Submarine Scholarship program to support the development of Australia’s future...
March 24 2026
Dates confirmed for Avalon Australian International Airshow in 2027
Dates have now been confirmed for Australia’s largest international air show at Avalon Airport in 23 to 28 February next year.
March 24 2026
Lockheed Martin responds to Iranian F-35 hacking claims
Following reports by hacktivist group APT-Iran that it had hacked the company, defence and aerospace giant Lockheed Martin has said it is aware of the threat actor’s...
March 24 2026
Photo gallery: Royal Australian Navy marks 125-year anniversary with 2026 Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review
The Royal Australian Navy has celebrated its 125-year anniversary with the 2026 Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review in Sydney Harbour.
March 23 2026
Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall explore future collaboration on HIMARS sustainment
Lockheed Martin Australia and Rheinmetall Australia have revealed their plans to collaborate on a sustainment model for entirely Australian-based production of High Mobility...
March 23 2026
Rotron Aerospace reveals acquisition of Ondas
Rotron Aerospace has announced the completed acquisition of Ondas, an autonomous systems company.
March 23 2026
WA’s businesses given rare chance to deliver key capabilities on UK nuclear-powered submarine
Western Australia’s defence capabilities have been put on display as a UK naval ship visits the state for maintenance.
March 23 2026
Hercules, Spartan transport aircraft deployed for Northern Territory evacuation operations
The Australian Defence Force has deployed C-130J Hercules and C-27 Spartan transport aircraft for large-scale evacuation operations in the Northern Territory.
March 23 2026
SYPAQ Systems, PHM Technology announce partnership to deliver Australian Defence Force software
SYPAQ Systems has announced a strategic partnership with PHM Technology to deliver MADE software platform to the Australian Defence Force.
March 23 2026
HMAS Canberra leads Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review in Sydney Harbour
Canberra Class landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra has led the largest gathering of foreign warships in Sydney Harbour in more than a decade.
March 21 2026
Ocius Bluebottle featured in fleet review on Sydney Harbour
Ocius’ new uncrewed surface vessel, Bluebottle, has featured in the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet review in Sydney Harbour.
March 21 2026
US military taskforce selects AI platform to counter drone threat
A key US military taskforce has selected a cutting-edge artificial intelligence platform developed by Anduril Industries as its core command-and-control system for countering...
March 20 2026
ADF outlines its AI responsibilities as it weighs up benefits
The Australian Defence Force has outlined its obligations and policy for AI use within Defence in a new release.
March 20 2026
Royal New Zealand Navy leverages cutting-edge spaceplane to test naval sensor capability
A cutting-edge sub-orbital spaceplane developed by Dawn Aerospace has taken centre stage in a New Zealand defence trial, showcasing the growing role of reusable high-speed...
March 20 2026
Sovereignty is back on the menu: Australia faces uphill challenge to rebuild something few understand
The concept of sovereignty is something successive Australian governments and the public have both struggled to understand, particularly in an era of hyperglobalisation. Now...
March 20 2026
Students given STEM engagement experience with Department of Defence
Female high school students from regional Victoria have been given an exciting opportunity to foster their engagement with Defence and spark potential career ambition.
March 20 2026
Australian Industry Group urges Albanese government to take action surrounding fuel concerns
The Australian Industry Group has called for a national response and renewed approach to the concerns surrounding fuel shortages.
March 19 2026
US–Australia partnership sharpens space surveillance edge with major telescope upgrade
A key piece of space surveillance infrastructure in Western Australia has received a major upgrade, strengthening the ability of the United States and Australia to monitor...
March 19 2026