Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency has expanded international technological collaboration, but must do more to strengthen the nation’s defence industry | Corey Lee Bell

With less than a week to go for ADM's Women in Defence Awards 2025, we take a look back at the previous years of the awards, where ADM has recognised women in Defence and defence industry for their tremendous efforts | Kirra Davey

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ADF seeks Counter-UAS solutions

With over $38 million of contracts issued to 20 vendors, including 14 Australian companies and engaged Leidos Australia as the Systems Integration Partner, with an in-use target of December 2025 | Grant McHerron

The recent Talisman Sabre exercise provided an insight into the Australian Army of the future, with several examples of regional long-range strike capabilities evident, as ADM Senior Correspondent Julian Kerr reports | Julian Kerr

Yesterday, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Congressional approval for the potential sale of 48 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to the Government of Australia, with a price tag of US$705 million | Nigel Pittaway

L3Harris Technologies has won an almost 4 trillion won contract to supply airborne early warning and control aircraft to South Korea, according to a statement released by that nation’s arms procurement agency on Tuesday | Corey Lee Bell

OpportunItaly debuts at IAC 2025

The OpportunItaly program has debuted in Australia at the 76th International Astronautical Congress.

GME develops ADF heat risk monitor

GME has developed a Wearable Heat Risk Monitor prototype for the Australian Defence Force to reduce heat stress risk in harsh environments.

VEEM enters AUKUS supply chain

VEEM has secured a nine-year manufacturing licence agreement with United States’ defence prime Northrop Grumman, allowing the company to enter the AUKUS supply chain.

Rohde & Schwarz and Austal partner on comms

Rohde & Schwarz Australia and Austal Ships have entered into a definitive agreement for the delivery, installation, acceptance testing, and transition into service of Rohde & Schwarz’ NAVICS integrated communications systems.

Saab to continue LMMR support

Saab Australia has signed a three-year contract extension with the Commonwealth of Australia to provide full support services for the Australian Army’s Lightweight Multi-Mode Radar.

Ventia appoints General Manager

Ventia has announced the appointment of Pauline Fitzgerald as General Manager, Defence Base Services.

Sikorsky unveils Nomad drones

Sikorsky has unveiled the Nomad Vertical Take-Off and Landing family of drones, which possesses a twin proprotor design which allegedly combines the versatility of a helicopter with the speed and range of a fixed-wing airplane.

EOS to supply RWS for IFV contract

Electro Optic Systems has been awarded a contract to supply Remote Weapon Systems for the Australian Defence Force’s Land 400 Phase 3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle program.

Kongsberg joins Australian Made Campaign

Kongsberg Defence Australia has joined the Australian Made Campaign, which ensures the company can carry the green and gold kangaroo on its locally produced Naval Strike Missile launcher systems.

DroneShield announces Adelaide R&D facility

DroneShield has announced a $13 million investment in a new research and development facility in Adelaide, South Australia.

Arican partners with US-based DIA

Arican Advisory and Capital (Arican) has announced a strategic partnership with Defense Industry Advisors (DIA), a prominent US-based defence consultancy.

SMC and NSW Government partner on space hub

Space Machines Company and the NSW Government have partnered to establish Bradfield as a manufacturing hub for critical space infrastructure like satellites.

Boeing delivers first two AH-64E Apache helicopters

The first two Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopter have been delivered to RAAF Base Townsville, ushering in a new era of attack helicopter capability for Australia.