Polaris is a regular exhibitor at Australian defence expo events and a regular supplier to the Australian Defence Force but it can’t say how many of its products it supplies or just who to | Max Blenkin

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has won a contract for proof of concept for new simultaneous multi-drone control technology, according to the latest monthly tender list released by Japan’s Acquisitions, Technology and Logistics Agency | Corey Lee Bell

The head of Anduril Australia says their new shipyard to build components for Virginia-class nuclear powered submarines significantly derisks Australia’s planned acquisition of nuclear submarines from the US Navy | Max Blenkin

Singapore has been confirmed to be an export customer for the Elbit Sigma 155 self-propelled howitzer along with an unknown precision strike weapon mounted on a utility vehicle | Mike Yeo

Speaking at the Land Forces defence expo in Perth, Marles said he was aware of a media report that US undercover agents had breached restricted areas of Australian Defence bases | Max Blenkin

Defence company Thales has unveiled a new large uncrewed vehicle able to transport 10 tonnes of cargo and deliver power to operate remote installations such as a hospital or a radar system | Max Blenkin

ASC and HIFraser extend Collins-class contract

ASC and HIFraser will extend their long-standing partnership supporting the Collins-class submarine program beyond 40 years under a new six-year contract.

Australia participates in Exercise Keris Woomera 2026

Australia and Indonesia will work together for Exercise Keris Woomera 26, which has officially begun with an opening ceremony in the East Java port of Banyuwangi.

Drone Forge and Arkeus partner on Warden radar

Australian autonomous systems integrator Drone Forge has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Arkeus to explore the deployment of Warden, Arkeus’ hyperspectral optical radar technology.

Ocius opens in New Zealand

Ocius Technology has opened its first overseas advanced maritime maintenance facility in Auckland through its wholly owned subsidiary, Ocius New Zealand.

Silentium exports passive radar to Europe

Silentium Defence has highlighted how strategic partnerships with industry and government are helping Australian-developed passive radar technology reach defence and security markets.

US approves Tomahawk sale to Australia

The US State Department has approved sale of Tomahawk missile mission planning equipment to Australia though a US$300 million Foreign Military Sales (FMS) deal | Max Blenkin

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Army’s double-edged dagger

Army’s double-edged dagger

Australian soldiers are now carrying a new fighting knife, the F7 H2HFW Nomad Mk4, a double-edged dagger produced by Brisbane company Zu Bladeworx | Max Blenkin

Aquaterro Driving Capability Growth Across Defence and Law Enforcement

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2026 is proving to be a year of significant change across Australia's Defence and security landscape | Sponsored

155mm artillery shell manufacture on track

Defence company Nioa is on track to commission its new 155mm artillery shell manufacturing line at its Maryborough plant | Max Blenkin

Birdon cuts first metal for AV-L prototype in Port Macquarie

Birdon has cut metal on the Amphibious Vehicle – Logistics (AV-L) prototype for the Australian Army at its Port Macquarie facility, marking the program's transition into production.

Aldus Builds Sovereign Manufacturing Scale with Hilton Acquisition

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Aldus Group acquires major Australian engineered metal manufacturer Hilton Manufacturing to establish Aldus Defence Industry, combining precision engineering with large-scale fabrication and production capability | Sponsored

Northrop Grumman develops next generation gyroscopes

The development of Northrop Grumman’s next generation gyroscopes has been supported by the Hollow Core Optical Fibre Fabrication project.