The Navy is set to acquire 40 more Ocius Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels, making a total 55 and giving Australia one of the world’s largest fleets of uncrewed naval vessels | Max Blenkin

We are proud to present the winners of the 2025 30 under 30 Awards, who have gone above and beyond in their careers through volunteering, mentoring, and acting as a role model for young people in the defence industry.

Japan’s Acquisitions, Technology & Logistics Agency, the primary organ responsible for that nation’s defence procurements, publicly released information on its new “Fast Pass Procurement” program for defence industry startups | Corey Lee Bell

Sixty-three Japanese small and medium enterprises looking for business opportunities in Japan’s defence sector showcased their wares at the Technology and Logistics Agency’s 26th Defense Industry Promotion Exhibition | Corey Lee Bell

Russia - The Dying Empire

In this episode, we tell the story of Russia. Discover the tales of war and peace amid the forested waterways of the Russian heartlands. What motivates Russia’s powerful leaders? And where will the gaze of the Kremlin fall next?

ADM Congress 2026

The government is seeking proposals from venture capital firms to co-invest in Australian companies developing next-generation defence technologies | Max Blenkin

NRFC to invest in Advanced Navigation PNT solutions

The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation to invest $50 million of preferred equity in Advanced Navigation.

AML3D secures Arcemy X order from NNS

AML3D has announced an approximately A $9.9 million order for four custom, large scale Arcemy X 6700 systems from HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.

Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 commences in Guam

The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed a P-8A Poseidon aircraft and 50 aviators to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam for Exercise Sea Dragon 2026.

Nova Systems commits to Australia's first International Space Station mission

Nova Systems has given a $1 million commitment to support national efforts to send Australian astronaut and 2026 Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg to the International Space Station.

Lockheed Martin completes PrSM Increment 2 test

Lockheed Martin has completed the first flight test of the Precision Strike Missile Increment 2, demonstrating its new multi-mode seeker and ability to engage moving maritime targets. 

DroneShield establishes European counter-UAS manufacturing

DroneShield has announced the establishment of counter-UAS manufacturing in the EU, marking an expansion of the Company’s European industrial footprint and manufacturing capacity.

Hanwha begins H-ACE facilities Stage 2 fit out

Hanwha Defence Australia has accepted and begun fit out of Stage 2 facilities of the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence, now that works have been completed by construction partner Kapitol and the support of managing contractor, Conscia. 

Babcock Australasia appoints Acting Chief Executive Officer

Babcock International Group has announced Babcock Australasia Chief Executive Officer Andrew Cridland has resigned from his role after more than a decade at the company, to pursue other interests and prioritise time with his family.

Defence Trailblazer launches DINAMIC program for 2026

Defence Trailblazer has launched its DINAMIC Innovation & Entrepreneurship program for 2026.

Invictus Australia to bid for Invictus Games 2031

Invictus Australia has announced its intention to submit a formal bid to host the Invictus Games in Australia in 2031, marking the beginning of a coordinated effort to bring the Games back down under. 

What Industry Underestimates About Sustainment – and Why It Bites During Delivery

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EarlyBirds and DMTC sign defence innovation MOU

Australian companies EarlyBirds and DMTC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enable and accelerate defence-focused innovation, strengthen sovereign industrial capability, and improve the transition of emerging technologies.

UTS wins Defence AI contract

The University of Technology Sydney has won a major contract as part of a Defence investment program to strengthen the Australian Defence Force’s decision-making capabilities through advanced digital technologies.

Kongsberg and Thales analyse StrikeMaster results

Kongsberg and Thales engineering teams have jointly analysed telemetry and instrumentation data collected during the recent live-firing of a Naval Strike Missile test munition from the StrikeMaster missile launch vehicle in Norway.