Lockheed Martin launched a PAC-3 MSE interceptor from an MK-70 containerised launch platform. The test marks the first time PAC-3 MSE was launched in this configuration, utilizing the Virtualized Aegis Weapon System, to intercept a live target.

Sydney-based Ocius Technologies has sold two of its Bluebottle Uncrewed Surface Vessels to ThayerMahan for $2.4 million. It's also delivered the first of two additional Bluebottles to the Royal Australian Navy.

The Australian National University will lead an iLAuNCH Project, in partnership with Saber Astronautics, Aspen Medical, and Liquid Instruments, that will apply Australian remote healthcare technology to human spaceflight.

Townsville-based TEi Services will manufacture armoured doors, hatches, and covers at its Townsville workshops and deliver the completed items to Hanwha Defence Australia’s facility in Avalon, Victoria, for integration onto Huntsman vehicles.

US company Laser Welding Solutions (LWS) has leased two Arcemy Small Edition 2600 systems for 12 months, with an option to buy, from AML3D for $700,000. 

The increase in New Zealand’s defence budget by NZ$571 million over the next four years is a welcome sign when most government departments in New Zealand are facing significant budget cuts | Tim Fish

Craig International Ballistics joins Hunter class program

Queensland manufacturer Craig International Ballistics will supply ballistic protection windows for the first three Hunter class frigates under an agreement with BAE Systems Maritime Australia.

Silentium Defence appoints co-founder as Executive Vice President of US subsidary

Simon Palumbo, co-founder of passive radar company Silentium Defence, has been posted to the US to lead the company's US subsidiary Silentium Defense Corporation.

Global Defence Solutions gears up to deliver secure container to Defence

Global Defence Solutions is set to deliver a Zone 4 certified deployable secure container tailored to meet the stringent requirements of the Australian Defence Force.

US and Japan agree to cooperate on counter-hypersonics development as Europe advances HYDIS2 program

Both Europe and Japan have progressed their respective counter-hypersonic programs with entry into force of various agreements on 15 May.

Government hands down 2024 Budget

The Government handed down the 2024 budget on 14 May with a range of implications for Defence and defence industry | Max Blenkin

BMT examining feasibility of bringing Australian-built Philippine Coast Guard vessels back into service

Under a $508,000 contract from the Department of Home Affairs BMT Defence and Security Australia is examining the feasibility of restoring several of the Philippine Coast Guard vessels to operational service | Ben Felton

Sentinel Boats to provide RHIBs to Ukraine

A consignment of state-of-the-art Sentinel 830R Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boats will form part of the $100 million military assistance package for Ukraine recently announced by the Australian Government.

Alkath Group opens new facility in Nowra

Alkath Group has opened a new Product Showcase centre in Nowra that brings together a range of solutions from its subsidiaries Global Defence Solutions, Mellori Solutions and Resilience Logistic Solutions under one roof.

SPEE3D and British Army collaborate on Expeditionary Manufacturing Unit

SPEE3D announced the launch of its Expeditionary Manufacturing Unit during the European Defence Agency’s Additive Manufacturing Village. The EMU is made up of two 20-foot containers, which can rapidly produce cast-equivalent metal parts

New Chief of Defence for New Zealand

Air Vice-Marshal Tony Davies is the new Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force.

Kongsberg, Diehl and MBDA Germany sign agreement to build 3SM Tyrfing

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace, along with its German partners Diehl and MBDA Deutschland, have teamed to ensure the successful development of the future Norwegian and German supersonic strike missile known as 3SM Tyrfing.

Argentina seeks NZ armoured vehicles

The New Zealand Ministry of Defence is in “preliminary discussions” with the Argentine Government around a potential sale of its remaining surplus NZLAVs to the country | Ben Felton

Nominations open for WIDA 2024

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