Saturn Fluid Engineering and Cooper Fluid Systems have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding, establishing a strategic partnership focused on supporting Defence, maritime and industrial capability across Australia.

The Royal Thai Navy has acquired two Airbus C295 in an enhanced transport configuration that will enable surveillance and Search and Rescue missions, on top of the logistic operations for Thailand.

Silentium Defence has appointed Sam Macmillan as Chief Financial Officer as the company continues to expand across allied defence markets and scale deployment of its passive radar capability globally.

The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its 14th and final P‑8A Poseidon aircraft.

Hanwha Defence Australia has announced Donghyeon Kim as CEO, succeeding Ben Hudson. 

The CEA Technologies Board of Directors has appointed Alan Clements as Chief Executive Officer.

Aurora Labs has entered into a Teaming Agreement with MBDA. 

Greenroom Robotics has announced three senior executive appointments as the company expands across defence and commercial markets in Australia and overseas.

Bombardier Defense will provide three Global 6500 aircraft to fly maritime surveillance missions for the Australian Border Force.

ASC has announced that more than 60 businesses have progressed into the global submarine supply chain through a national qualification program to support the build of Virginia Class submarines.

Hyperion Systems has unveiled the southern hemisphere’s first alleged 3D printed Uncrewed Surface Vessel, marking a milestone for advanced manufacturing and autonomous maritime capability in Western Australia.

The Indian Ocean Defence & Security Conference and Exhibition is being held from Tuesday 26 May to Thursday 28 May 2026 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition centre | Kirra Davey

In an unusually scathing report, the Australian National Audit Office has found Defence’s management of the proposed Collins-class submarine life extension program resulted in extra costs and delays while leaving capability risks | Max Blenkin

Western Australia is playing a key role in the delivery of the Hunter Class Frigate Program with the manufacture of a massive aluminium prototype mast and fabricated steel hull units at BAE Systems Australia’s Henderson shipyard facility.

The Australian Defence Force has joined a multinational effort to detect and deter illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing across the South-West Pacific this month.

Lockheed Martin Australia, Northrop Grumman Australia and Thales Australia, have partnered on and conducted the successful detonation of a co-produced warhead at a test range near Bourke, NSW.