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Japanese tech company signs with Australia to provide critical frigate equipment
Japanese tech company NEC is getting ready to supply a range of equipment for the Royal Australian Navy as a part of the SEA 3000 frigate procurement...
April 21 2026
‘Radical reset’ or just more of the same? Discerning the competing narratives around the 2026 NDS and IIP
Depending on who you ask, the 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS) and 2026 Integrated Investment Program (IIP) are either examples of “more of the same” or a “radical...
April 21 2026
Australia delivers final Guardian Class boat to Maldives National Defence Force
Australia has delivered the final Guardian Class patrol boat to the Maldives as part of the Defence Cooperation Program.
April 21 2026
Mehler Systems to acquire major stake in Craig International Ballistics
German defence company Mehler Systems has signed a share sale and purchase agreement to acquire a major stake in Craig International Ballistics.
April 21 2026
Government commits up to $7bn to counter-drone defences in major ADF boost
The Albanese government has unveiled plans to invest up to $7 billion in counter-drone capabilities for the Australian Defence Force, more than doubling current funding under...
April 21 2026
2026 National Defence Strategy: Australia to replace C-27J Spartan fleet with commercial aircraft mix
Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy has confirmed that the Australian Defence Force’s C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft will be replaced.
April 20 2026
AI and sovereign technology at the centre of new executive role for Kinetic IT
Kinetic IT has appointed its inaugural chief transformation officer, set to enhance innovation and growth in the company.
April 20 2026
Babcock launches program to boost SMEs in Defence
Babcock has announced a new program that is set to boost small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SME) commercial pathways into Defence.
April 20 2026
Industry expresses mixed views on 2026 National Defence Strategy
The 2026 National Defence Strategy has been welcomed with mixed reviews from industry leaders and defence strategists, with both critiques and praises coming through.
April 20 2026
2026 National Defence Strategy: Tiger helicopters confirmed for retirement by end of year
Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy has confirmed accelerated plans to withdraw the Australian Defence Force’s Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopter fleet before...
April 20 2026
2026 National Defence Strategy: Collins Class submarines funded for sustainment, upgrades into 2040s
Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy has confirmed plans to invest $7.8 to $11 billion over the decade to sustain and update the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins...
April 20 2026
On the dotted line: Contract signed for first next-gen frigates
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and his Japanese counterpart, Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjirō Koizumi, have officially inked the deal for the...
April 18 2026
National Defence Strategy 2026: Spending on military cyber capability to reach at least $15bn
The Australian government’s latest defence blueprint beds in cyber as a key warfighting capability – here’s the breakdown from the latest iteration of our main defence...
April 17 2026
South Australian company set to manufacture critical Redback IFV parts
A South Australian company has secured a contract to manufacture the Army’s new Redback infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).
April 17 2026
2026 National Defence Strategy: Australia to build fleet of Speartooth underwater vehicles
Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy has confirmed plans to fund and introduce a fleet of Speartooth large uncrewed underwater vehicles.
April 17 2026
Western Australian businesses selected for $20k in grant funding to enter defence supply chain
Ten Western Australian small and medium enterprises will each receive up to $20,000 in grant funding to strengthen their capability and competitiveness in entering defence...
April 17 2026
National Defence Strategy 2026: What’s in, what’s out and where to from here?
The long wait is over with the release of the 2026 National Defence Strategy and supporting Integrated Investment Program, with some winners, some losers and a clearer path...
April 16 2026
Fortress Australia: Government drops $425bn defence shield to counter ‘dangerous’ new world
The Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Richard Marles, has formally unveiled the government’s multibillion-dollar 2026 National Defence Strategy and a revamped...
April 16 2026
US announces MV-75 Cheyenne II for new era of military aviation
US Army announces Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft to be named the MV-75 Cheyenne II in recognition of a new era in Army aviation.
April 16 2026
2026 National Defence Strategy: Australia to prioritise new medium-range air defence system
Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy has confirmed plans to fund and introduce a medium-range, ground-based air defence system for defeating advanced aircraft and...
April 16 2026