AtSpace has successfully launched its Australian-made A01 rocket on 27 November 2025. The company is a Brisbane-based rocket manufacturer. According to the company, this has placed it in the "rocketry record books".

Defence company Thales Australia has opened a new cyber Security Operations Centre in Canberra to protect Government and Critical Infrastructure clients from cyber attack | Max Blenkin

By the time these words are read, the third of six Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessels will have been launched at Civmec’s yard at Henderson in Western Australia | Gregor Ferguson

Senetas and Nokia have announced a strategic alliance to deliver joint capabilities specifically designed for mission-critical network environments. 

Babcock International and Hamilton-based tech firm, Company-X, have signed an agreement to have New Zealand-made virtual reality training technology reach defence forces around the world. 

Fincantieri and the US Navy have reached an agreement that will provide for reshaping the future of the Constellation-class Program. 

A Royal Australian Navy clearance diving team has led underwater maintenance work on Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Vermont while alongside at HMAS Stirling.

The US Navy has cancelled plans for the next four frigates under the Constellation-class Frigate Program. They had begun procuring the Constellation-class frigates in 2020, and a total of six were procured through 2024 | Kirra Davey

DroneShield has received a follow-on contract for $5.2 million from an in-country European reseller, that is contractually required to distribute the products to a European military customer.

Six space startups have graduated from the University of South Australia’s 2025 Venture Catalyst Space accelerator program.

In the era of Mogami-class frigates and nuclear-powered submarines, the Australian Maritime College has more to offer than meets the eye | Kirra Davey

Arican Advisory and Capital, an Australian defence industry consulting firm, has announced the opening of its new United States’ office in the heartland of the American defence industry - Denver, Colorado. 

Saab Australia has signed up as the newest industry partner to an Australia-first initiative, blending university study with practical workplace training to support South Australia’s growing defence sector.

Nioa has signed a new long-term small arms support contract with the Australian Department of Defence.

Defence company Electro Optic Systems has added a kamikaze drone to its counter-uncrewed aerial systems portfolio | Max Blenkin

Saab Australia and maritime electronics company Wright Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding defence and maritime opportunities in New Zealand.