In its 15th year, The Hunter Defence Conference 2025 on 20 - 21 August 2025 brought with it reminders of the rapidly evolving nature of warfare and security | Kirra Davey

Swedish defence manufacturer Saab has unveiled its latest anti-drone weapon, in the shape of the relatively low-cost Nimbrix Very Short-Range Air Defence missile| Nigel Pittaway

Aurecon has been selected as a partner by the Department of Defence to deliver the Estate Works Program for the next six years.

Birdon has partnered with Swedish engineering firm MMT AB to deliver next-generation tactical bridging systems to allied defence forces, including the Australian Defence Force.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.'s aircraft, the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft has conducted flight testing in coordination with the US Air Force.

Defence has appointed Leidos Australia as its Land 156 Systems Integration Partner in a $45.9 million contract announced today | Kirra Davey

Japan and Norway have agreed to strengthen defence equipment and technology cooperation, after a meeting between high ranking Defence ministry officials | Corey Lee Bell

In a push to promote Western Australia’s defence industries, WA Defence Industries Minister Paul Papalia will lead a delegation of local business to the United Kingdom to exhibit their capabilities and hopefully unlock access to allied supply chains.

The Australian Department of Defence has appointed Mott MacDonald as a Project Delivery Services Contractor under the Base Services Transformation Program. 

The APP Group has announced it has been awarded a multi-year Project Delivery Services contract to support the Australian Department of Defence. 

Nioa has commenced primary explosives manufacturing at the Government-owned Contractor-operated munitions facility in Benalla, Victoria. 

Visionary Machines have been awarded a $4.4 million grant under the Australian Government’s Industry Growth Program to commercialise its counter-drone technology, Pandion Sentinel.

Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and received an order for four Gripen E/F fighter aircraft from it for the Kingdom of Thailand.

JLL has been selected by the Department of Defence to provide National Program Services for the Defence Estate Works Program.

Babcock Australasia has recycled military equipment from decommissioned frigate ex-HMAS Anzac.

The Australian Defence Force is further expanding its drone and counter-drone capabilities, with the Army set to acquire a new medium-range precision loitering munition system | Max Blenkin