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Leidos Australia has been selected by the Joint Systems Division  of the Department of Defence, to deliver its Air Component Command and Control Capability System sustainment program.

Seahawk helicopters and Airbus planes will replace aging New Zealand Defence Force aircraft in the first major investment decisions to be made as part of the NZ Government’s Defence Capability Plan.

Hofmann Engineering has been approved to supply WA-made components for the construction of United States Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.

Sikorsky has announced a new US Army contract that will fund Black Hawk modernisation engineering efforts.

KeyOptions has been awarded a portion of the Australian Defence Force budget for the development and delivery of advanced counter-uncrewed aerial vehicle technology under Project Land 156. 

Lockheed Martin Australia has signed a Teaming Agreement with Avalon Airport Australia to explore opportunities for the advancement of guided weapons production.

Australia's Space Surveillance Telescope has reached Final Operational Capability, which has allowed Australia and its allies to now have a greater awareness of artificial objects orbiting Earth.

KBR and BMT have partnered to support the delivery of long-term outcomes for the sustainment of Royal Australian Navy platforms.

The Republic of Korea would like to be able to launch its satellites from Australian territory, an important capability in time of war with North Korea when small surveillance satellites would need to be replaced regularly and rapidly.

Aviation Australia and Boeing Defence Australia have announced the establishment of the Townsville Aviation Training Academy, set to open in January 2026. 

Babcock Australasia’s $7 million extension of its custom-built facility at Woodville North has now been completed. 

Defence has signed a $1.5 billion national logistics contract with Toll Remote Logistics Proprietary Limited to deliver vital equipment, supplies and support across Australia. 

Aurizn has announced that defence and national security executive, Rebecca Humble, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer.

The formal opening of the New Zealand Defence Force's P-8A Poseidon Hanger and Mission Building marks over five years of Nova Systems involvement in the P8A Project Team. 

With applications now open for ADM 30 Under 30 2025 Awards, journalist Kirra Davey spoke to previous winner, Nastassja Regan, about her experience with the awards.

Exercise Alon 25 has started in the Philippines with personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Australian Defence Force training together at locations around the islands of Palawan and Luzon between 15 and 29 August.