The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation and Queensland Investment Corporation have joined global aerospace and defence investors to back a $46 million Series A funding round for Hypersonix Launch Systems.

Tokyo should hasten efforts to revise its “three security documents”, improve incentives for its defence industry, and consider relaxing restrictions on transferring weapons, Japan’s new Minister of Defence told reporters | Corey Lee Bell

Curtin University has announced a new partnership with the maritime autonomy company Greenroom Robotics. It is hoped that this partnership will advance the nation’s capabilities in autonomous systems, artificial intelligence and innovation.

Nova Systems has announced the appointment of Kate Barsby as the Managing Director – Major Service Provider.

The Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre was officially launched on 22 October 2025, marking a milestone in Australia’s journey toward higher productivity and digital manufacturing base. 

Aspen Medical has delivered a case for rethinking virtual care in defence, disaster and remote contexts.

Babcock, in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Navy, to deliver a package of work to return HMNZS Otago back to operational service.

Australia’s Pacific Support Vessel, ADV Reliant, has achieved a milestone in strengthening the nation's fuel resilience by refuelling with renewable diesel for the first time.

Northrop Grumman and Huneed Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding during the Seoul ADEX International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition.

Originally established in 2021 with the goal of producing robotic satellite systems for refuelling satellites on orbit, ANT61 is a small Australian company that is achieving early success | Grant McHerron & Kirra Davey

DroneShield has announced the integration of Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) into its ecosystem. The integration has fused traditional aviation surveillance data with counter-drone detection.

Kongsberg and Thales have announced the successful live-firing of a Naval Strike Missile test munition from the StrikeMaster missile launch vehicle in Norway.

The latest variant of South Korea’s Hyunmoo-series ballistic missile will soon be ready for large scale deployment, and would help create a “balance of fear” between Seoul and nuclear-armed North Korea | Corey Lee Bell

Promoting dual use tech investment and strengthening international defence industry cooperation were among the key defence policy priorities of Japan’s newly inaugurated Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi | Corey Lee Bell

Northrop Grumman and LIG Nex1 have formalised their commitment to enhance the Republic of Korea’s air and missile defence capabilities by signing a Memorandum of Understanding at the Seoul ADEX International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition.

ST Engineering has launched the Republic of Singapore Navy's first Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel, Victory, at its Benoi Yard.