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DroneShield commits to expand support in Ukraine with local partnership
Sydney counter-drone system developer DroneShield has announced it will expand support for Ukrainian customers via a newly established, undisclosed...
August 21 2025
ADF boosts local drone capability with $1.5m acquisition
The Australian Defence Force has strengthened its sovereign uncrewed aerial system capability with the purchase of more than $1.5 million worth of Australian-made drones.
August 20 2025
WA engineering firm breaks into US Navy supply chain, with eyes on nuclear submarine market
Western Australia manufacturer Hofmann Engineering has secured approval to supply locally made components for the construction of United States Navy nuclear-powered aircraft...
August 20 2025
Opposition fires salvo at government’s record on defence
Shadow defence industry minister Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has pushed back against the government’s narrative on productivity and defence spending amid the noise...
August 20 2025
MQ-28A Ghost Bats to enter air-to-air weapons testing this year, confirms Conroy
Australian Defence Force MQ-28A Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft will conduct air-to-air weapons firing testing later this year, with long-term plans to enter full...
August 20 2025
The seabed battlefield: How grey zone warfare threatens Australia’s connectivity
Opinion: Strategic analyst Shay Gal warns Australia’s economic, security and social lifelines depend on fragile undersea internet cables that are vulnerable to accident...
August 20 2025
Airbus, Shield AI celebrate autonomous helicopter test flight in Texas
Airbus and Shield AI have celebrated their first autonomous helicopter test flight using the Hivemind autonomy package.
August 20 2025
Raytheon, Diehl Defence sign agreement to co-produce Stinger components in Europe
Raytheon has signed a memorandum of understanding with Diehl Defence to co-produce key elements of the Stinger anti-air missile in Europe.
August 20 2025
Rebecca Humble appointed CEO of Australian defence company Aurizn
Aurizn has announced the appointment of defence and national security executive Rebecca Humble as its new chief executive officer, effective at the end of this month.
August 19 2025
Lockheed Martin, Avalon Airport Australia to explore guided weapons opportunities
Lockheed Martin Australia and Avalon Airport Australia will explore opportunities for the advancement of guided weapons production under a newly signed teaming agreement.
August 19 2025
What exactly does a future Australian ‘sea control’ capability look like?
With the debate now swinging towards building a genuine Australian “sea control” capability, it’s time to ask what that ecosystem of forces and technologies...
August 19 2025
Australia, Israel exchange visa cancellations after Palestinian recognition
Australia and Israel have exchanged visa cancellations after the Australian government moved to recognise Palestinian statehood earlier this month.
August 19 2025
Babcock celebrates completion of Woodville North facility extension
Babcock Australasia has announced the completion of a $7 million extension of its custom-built facility at Woodville North.
August 19 2025
Defence signs $1.5bn logistics contract with Toll Remote Logistics
Defence has signed a new $1.5 billion national logistics contract with Toll Remote Logistics Proprietary Limited to deliver vital equipment, supplies and support across...
August 19 2025
Aviation Australia, Boeing partner for new Townsville Aviation Academy
Townsville is set to become home to a major new aviation training hub, with Aviation Australia and Boeing Defence Australia announcing the establishment of the Townsville...
August 18 2025
Calls to award Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medals to national servicemen
Veterans are calling on the federal government to award the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal to more than 2,500 national servicemen who served in Vietnam.
August 18 2025
Australia will face increased pressure to hit 5% figure, whether we like it or not
Australia faces mounting pressure to lift defence spending, with a growing chorus of US lawmakers joining what is fast becoming an inevitable regional and global push for...
August 18 2025
Quantum science: DSTG working on ship navigation resistant to GPS interference
Defence scientists are working on quantum technology designed to allow ships to determine their position without relying on global positioning systems.
August 18 2025
Bahrain to acquire 4 HIMARS, tactical data systems under US foreign military sale
The government of Bahrain will acquire four M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and tactical data systems under a possible US foreign military sale worth...
August 18 2025
Kormany appointed to leadership role at Electro Optic Systems
Former Royal Australian Navy leader Lee Kormany has been appointed as executive vice president, defence systems (Australia) with defence innovator Electro Optic Systems.
August 18 2025
