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 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

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

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

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.

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

Welcome back to ADM's rolling coverage of Land Forces 2026 for the third and final day. This story will be updated throughout the day as our team of journalists unpack the latest news and developments coming out of the show.

Nova Systems and US headquartered quantum technology company Infleqtion have formed a strategic partnership to fast-track the adoption of quantum technologies across Australia's Defence sector.

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

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

NIOA and AeroVironment have announced a strategic partnership to support the introduction into service, sustainment and future growth of advanced loitering munitions capabilities across Australia and New Zealand.

Thales Australia has transformed the combat-proven Bushmaster from a protected mobility vehicle into a mobile strike and counter-drone platform.

Deakin will work alongside Thales Australia and 3ME Technology to develop, test and validate autonomy solutions for BladeHAUL, Thales and 3ME Technology's new heavy-duty hybrid-electric uncrewed ground vehicle.

Australia has joined Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom for Exercise Bersama Lima 2026.

Welcome back to ADM's rolling coverage of Land Forces 2026. This story will be updated throughout the day as our team of journalists unpack the latest news and developments coming out of the show.