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Beyond F-35 – what comes next?

Final Operational Capability for the RAAF’s fleet of 72 F-35A Joint Strike Fighters was declared only last July, some 19 years after the type’s selection, so it’s not surprising that there’s growing interest in what might come | Julian Kerr

The Australian National Audit Office has found Defence’s procurement of new Hanwha Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles was only partly effective | Max Blenkin

The Australian Defence Magazine is delighted to announce that entries are now open for the Women in Defence Awards 2026!

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ADF Aircrew Training into the Future

Grant McHerron looks at the ADF’s aircrew training systems and how they are evolving to meet future needs | Grant McHerron

Australian defence and technology company Electro Optic Systems has pitched multi-million dollar counter-drone and counter-space laser systems to visiting German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius | Max Blenkin

March saw developments in two artificial intelligence research projects commissioned by Japan’s Acquisitions, Technology & Logistics Agency, as Japan’s Ministry of Defense ramps up efforts to implement directives on AI induction | Corey Lee Bell

Rheinmetall and Boeing Australia to offer MQ-28 Ghost Bat to Germany

Rheinmetall and Boeing Australia have entered into a strategic partnership to offer the MQ-28 Ghost Bat as a mature solution for the Bundeswehr’s procurement of collaborative combat aircraft into Germany by 2029. 

Spiral Blue delivers first international LiDAR export

Spiral Blue has announced its first international LiDAR export, a strategic sale to Lodestar Space, a United Kingdom-based company.

DroneShield and Origin Robotics to collaborate on defence and security

DroneShield and Origin Robotics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formally progress joint collaboration across defence and security projects.

Community consultation to begin for Defence Estate

Community consultation sessions on the Defence Estate will begin in Tasmania next week as part of the Government’s nationwide response to the independent Defence Estate Audit.

The Army establishes Littoral Manoeuvre Group in Brisbane

The Australian Army has recognised the establishment of its new Littoral Manoeuvre Group with a ceremonial parade at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane.

DroneShield opens European Headquarters

DroneShield has opened its new European Headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Rheinmetall delivers Australian-built Boxer CRVs

The first batch of Australian‑built Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles have rolled off the assembly line at Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s facility at Redbank in Queensland.

Australia and Germany to cooperate on guided weapons

The Government has taken a step toward establishing domestic manufacturing of priority components for anti-ship cruise missiles, delivering another boost to the nation’s guided weapons capability.

SMC wins space CRC-P grant

A consortium led by Space Machines Company has been awarded $2.9 million in Cooperative Research Centres Projects grant funding from the Australian Government.

Lockheed Martin accelerates PrSM Production

Lockheed Martin and the US Department of War have announced a framework agreement to accelerate the production of Precision Strike Missiles.

Thomas Global Systems showcases M1A2 Abrams ITT to US

Thomas Global Systems has showcased its M1A2 Abrams Immersive Tactical Trainer to United States Government departments and industry partners.

Northern Australian Defence Project winner announced

The Queensland Defence Science Alliance and Western Australia Defence Science Centre have announced the inaugural winning project of the Northern Australian Defence Project.

Layered Air Defense in Practice: ASELSAN’s Land, Sea and Counter-UAS Remedy

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As modern battlefields evolve, so does the demand for responsive, autonomous and layered air defence. ASELSAN, Türkiye’s leading defence electronics company, addresses his challenge through two combat-proven systems | Sponsored

JFD Australia appoints new Managing Director

JFD Global has appointed Adrian Capner as its new Managing Director of JFD Australia. He will commence his new role on 1 April 2026.