Periscope Capital Partners - a new sovereign, specialised Defence and National Security Fund that will invest $1bn of Australian private capital into Defence Industry over the next decade - has launched | Ewen Levick

Defence has stated that providing Hawkei Light Protected Mobility Vehicles to Ukraine would “significantly” impact the availability of Australian vehicles and further delay the achievement of Final Operational Capability | Ben Felton

The government today released the long-awaited National Defence Strategy (NDS) and the 2024 Integrated investment Program (IIP), outlining a response to the deteriorating security environment | Max Blenkin

Northrop Grumman Australia has signed a contract with L3Harris Corporation for the operation and maintenance of command-and-control systems aboard Australia’s MQ-4C Triton fleet.

Czech company Vrgineers displayed its portable trainer at ITEC 2023 for the first time with medium and high-fidelity HOTAS controllers and the XTAL 3 virtual reality headset | Mark Ayton

The government has released the inaugural National Defence Strategy, which aims to set out a new approach to the defence of Australia.

ITEC 24 - British Army signs contract for Saab live training capability

Saab’s Training and Simulation division have signed an initial three-year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence, for the provision of support to live simulation systems valued at $116.4 million | Mark Ayton

Fujitsu launches cyber security division

Digital transformation firm Fujitsu has launched Fujitsu Cyber Security Services, a new digital security consulting and assurance division.

ThayerMahan and Ocius Technology partner on uncrewed vessel

ThayerMahan and Ocius Technology have announced that they will collaborate to demonstrate a new capability.

EOS showcases C-UAS capabilities in California

EOS Defense Systems USA participated in the US Army's Project Convergence Capstone 4 to demonstrate the capabilities of their R600 Remote Weapon Station.

Defence grant programs distribute $3.5m to defence industry

Eight small to medium-sized businesses delivering priority capabilities for Defence will receive grants totalling $3.47 million from the government.

Boeing lands $140m Poseidon upgrade contract

The government has signed a $139.5 million contract with Boeing Defence Australia to upgrade the RAAF’s fleet of P-8A Poseidon aircraft’s software, systems and sensors.

Saab delivers ADF hospital training

Saab Australia hosted ADF personnel at its Deployable Health Capability Support Centre in Queensland, to deliver CMR 2 Introduction into Service training.

Pilatus Australia appoints new Board member

Pilatus Australia and Pilatus Training Solutions Australia have announced that John Lynch was elected as a new Board member.

SpaceWorks signs MoU with Southern Launch

Southern Launch has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with US company SpaceWorks Enterprises at the international Space Symposium.

Embraer and Brazilian Air Force collaborate on platform research

Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force have announced the beginning of collaborative studies to identify potential platform adaptations for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions.

US shipbuilder NNS purchases Australian processed steel

Major US military shipbuilder Newport News Shipbuilding has made an initial purchase order of processed steel from Australian manufacturer Bisalloy Steel.

Japan Coast Guard orders three additional H225s

The Japan Coast Guard has placed an additional order for three H225 helicopters, taking its total H225 fleet up to 18.

Nominations open for WIDA 2024

Australian Defence Magazine is delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the Women in Defence Awards 2024!