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Woomera live-fire: Phoenix Jet aerial target completes 500 successful flights
The Australian-designed and operated Phoenix Jet uncrewed aerial target has completed 500 successful flights, according to defence technology company...
September 09 2025
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State Street Corporation joins substantial holder list with 5.23% voting power in Austal
Australian defence shipbuilder Austal has filed a notice of initial substantial holder with State Street Corporation and subsidiaries gaining 5.23 per cent voting power on 5...
September 08 2025
Saab Australia, Australia extend combat management systems development
Saab Australia and the Commonwealth of Australia have entered into contracts to extend combat management systems development under an enterprise partnering agreement.
September 08 2025
Trump signs executive order authorising US Department of War
The US Department of Defense has been renamed as the Department of War as a secondary title, under an executive order newly signed by US President Donald Trump.
September 08 2025
Leidos announces Sea Dagger commando insertion craft
American defence and technology company Leidos has announced their next generation Sea Dagger commando insertion craft concept developed for the United Kingdom’s Royal...
September 08 2025
‘Good as Gold’ Chinook arrives at Australian War Memorial
Australian Army Chinook “Good as Gold” has officially arrived at Anzac Hall in the Australian War Memorial.
September 08 2025
Ukraine locks in US$150m foreign military sale for Starlink satellite extension
Ukraine has secured Starlink satellite communications services under a US$150 million foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
September 08 2025
RAAF, Boeing complete MQ-28 Ghost Bat operational viability demonstrations
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force have successfully completed demonstrations proving the operational viability of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
September 05 2025
Strengthening the alliance: Northrop Grumman scholarship deepens US–Australia educational collaboration
Northrop Grumman and the American Australian Association are extending their long-running partnership through the continuation of the American Australian Association –...
September 05 2025
Lessons from Washington: How US slashed red tape while Australia drowns in it!
Opinion: After a week of high-level meetings in Washington DC, while the US is rapidly cutting red tape, embracing risk and pouring billions into defence innovation,...
September 05 2025
DSTG scientists recognised in Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science
Defence Science and Technology Group scientist Adjunct Professor Dr Kamal Gupta and colleague Dr Jafar Shojaii (Macquarie University) have been recognised with the 2025...
September 05 2025
BAE Systems joins GM Defense, NP Aerospace under Team LionStrike
BAE Systems has joined GM Defense and NP Aerospace under Team LionStrike to offer ground vehicle fleet mobility solutions to the UK Ministry of Defence.
September 05 2025
ADF personnel, equipment deployed to support Victoria Police manhunt
An undisclosed number of Australian Defence Force personnel and equipment have been deployed to support the Victoria Police search for alleged gunman Dezi Freeman.
September 04 2025
ATSB investigates near collision of light aircraft, military aircraft at RAAF Base Tindal
An Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation has been launched into a near collision between a Piper Aircraft PA-28 and two military aircraft at RAAF Base...
September 04 2025
Royal Australian Navy boosts anti-submarine training with new Saab system
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will strengthen its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training with the acquisition of an additional AUV62-AT autonomous training target from...
September 04 2025
Australian ministers head to Tokyo for key security talks with Japan
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong will travel to Japan this week for high-level talks aimed at deepening defence and...
September 04 2025
Lockheed Martin secures US$9.8bn contract for PAC-3 MSE interceptors
Lockheed Martin has secured a US$9.8 billion contract for the production of 1,970 Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors...
September 04 2025
Hunter Class frigate director-general hits back at renewed criticism
Director-general for the multibillion-dollar and contentious Hunter Class frigate program, Commodore Scott Lockey has hit back at mounting media criticism about the program.
September 04 2025
China’s 2025 Victory Day parade was flawless, and that should worry Western nations
The People’s Republic of China’s 2025 Victory Day parade was a flawless display of advanced military hardware, evolving technological concepts and solid strategic...
September 03 2025
SPEE3D announces intentions to collaborate during European tour
Australian deployable cold spray metal 3D printer developer SPEE3D has launched a “European tour” for the company’s Expeditionary Manufacturing Unit.
September 03 2025