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The Australian Government has marked a milestone in Australia-Japan defence collaboration with successful field trials of a co-developed high-energy laser in South Australia. Read more
Measures aimed at bolstering Japan’s sovereign defence industry capacity have received unprecedented focus in the 2026 Defense of Japan White Paper, which was published on 4 August | Corey Lee Bell
Last month Japan’s Acquisitions, Technology and Logistics Agency selected four unmanned aerial vehicles to participate in demonstration trials for its Interceptor Drone Rapid Acquisition Program | Corey Lee Bell
One of the realities of modern airpower is its reliance on the so-called ‘force multipliers’ for support | Nigel Pittaway
Rolls-Royce has announced it’s expanding its partnership with Melbourne engineering company Marand to supply three enclosures for the MT30 gas turbines which power UK Type 26 warships, including Australia’s Hunter-class frigates | Max Blenkin
No fewer than three nations deployed 5th generation F-35A Lightning II combat jets to the Top End for Exercises Southern Cross and Pitch Black, held in the relatively empty airspace of northern Australia in July and August | Nigel Pittaway
The RAAF’s new MC-55A Peregrine airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare aircraft has made its first overseas deployment, with one aircraft currently operating in the Philippines | Micah Young
The Australian Government met with industry partners in Canberra on 18 August for the fifth Product of Concern Summit to review progress supporting the sustainment of Australia’s Collins-class submarines.
Ocean Software has been selected by SkyAlyne to provide the Resource Management and Scheduling capability as part of the training system supporting Canada's Future Aircrew Training program for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Defence security advisory firm De Stefano & Co has officially opened its Melbourne office in August 2026, marking the company's second Australian office and an important step in its national growth strategy.
South Australian defence businesses will gain access to practical cyber security support designed to strengthen their resilience, improve defence readiness and unlock supply chain opportunities through a new industry capability uplift program.
Australia and the United Kingdom have signed a joint statement to deepen cooperation on the Active Electronically Scanned Array radar capability supplied by Canberra-based Company CEA Technologies.
Western Australian Indigenous-owned firm Radian Architecture has received a strong endorsement from the Department of Defence after successfully completing a six-month strategic planning project for the Darwin Harbour Masterplan.
QinetiQ, the UK Ministry of Defence, Australian Department of Defence and Canberra-based CEA Technologies to progress the potential adoption of Australia’s advanced radar technology by the UK, for its frontline services.
Nova Systems has formalised a strategic partnership with global Earth Observation company Planet.
REDARC Defence & Space has expanded its sovereign testing and compliance capability through an upgrade to its inhouse Testing & Compliance facilities.
Saab Australia has signed a five-year contract extension with the Commonwealth of Australia for sustainment of Defence’s deployable health capability.
The Royal Australian Navy has reaffirmed its commitment to reconciliation and strengthening partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
As Germany will look to integrating a Collaborative Combat Aircraft into its air force, Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat is currently available to enable this rapid capability build-up.
