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

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

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.

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.

Thales shortlisted for Western Defence Forge

Thales Australia has been named as one of five prospective anchor tenants for the Western Defence Forge, using its experience in enduring advanced manufacturing, guided weapons and explosive ordnance to work with the WA Government.

AXT & Stärke-AMG sign manufacturing agreement

AXT has announced the signing of a Heads of Agreement with Stärke-AMG’s Additive Division.

Anduril announces new shipyard for Virginia class components

Arsenal-2, a new software-defined shipyard backed by a $3.7 billion private capital investment by Anduril Industries, will manufacture critical components for the Virginia-class submarine.

Rheinmetall and Praetorian Aeronautics deliver new counter-UAS system

Rheinmetall has partnered with Australian company Praetorian Aeronautics to deliver a containerised counter-UAS system.

ADM Podcast 188 - Scaling C-UAS capabilities with Praetorian Aeronautics

In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Brett Hill, CEO and founder of Praetorian Aeronautics about scaling up counter uncrewed aerial systems capabilities and their partnership with Rheinmetall Defence Australia.

Hanwha and Milrem Robotics to cooperate on UGVs

Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) and Milrem Robotics are expanding their cooperation in uncrewed ground systems.

SYPAQ launches Corvo Vipera

SYPAQ Systems has launched the Corvo Vipera, a compact, tube-launched Small Uncrewed Aerial System.