The Australian Government has launched the 2026 Defence Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy – a 10-year blueprint to accelerate the delivery of innovative solutions and new technologies for Defence.
The Australian Government has established the nation's first Defence Research Centre, bringing together Defence, industry, universities and research organisations to accelerate research and technology development for national security.
The Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) has deployed its 5th generation F-35A Lightning II fighters to Pitch Black 2026, Australia’s largest air combat exercise, for the first time | Nigel Pittaway
Entries are now open for the ADM 30 Under 30 Awards 2026!
KBR is undergoing a major restructure, with its defence business separating to form a new company called Trinzic - which has already won a new Australian CLCM contract | Max Blenkin
The 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program build on their 2024 versions with the notable inclusion of civil preparedness | Grant McHerron
Tokyo is considering legislation to allow state ownership of factories producing critical defence components and establishing a government corporation to promote the induction of cutting-edge research into the defence sector | Corey Lee Bell
In a boost for Australia’s defence and security start-up ecosystem, UNSW Canberra has launched ProtoHub – a collaborative prototyping, fabrication and innovation hub | Keira Joyce
Headquarters Joint Operations Command's Joint Collective Training Branch has awarded Calytrix strategic training contracts to deliver Exercise Planning and Simulation Services in support of Defence's joint and coalition training activities.
Aurizn has announced the appointment of Jim McDowell as Chair of the Board.
Western Australia Premier Roger Cook has revealed the new portfolio allocations for the WA Government following the retirement of former Minister Paul Papalia who was responsible for Defence Industries.
The 2026 ADM Northern Australia Defence Summit was held at the Darwin Convention Centre on 28 April, and more than 400 delegates were in attendance to hear how important the north is to regional security | Kirra Davey & Nigel Pittaway
Planning for Australia’s largest military exercise – Talisman Sabre – is well underway, with international partners having the opportunity to meet with each other, and Australian planning colleagues, in Canberra recently.
The capability that aided Lockheed Martin Australia’s formation outside of the United States, the Tactical Air Defence Radar System, has reached 20 years of sustainment | Kirra Davey
The caretaker Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, announced the UK's Defence Investment Plan on 30 June 2026. The plan has featured parts on the UK's commitment to AUKUS and the UK-Australia defence partnership | Kirra Davey
The Australian Government has released the 2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy, outlining how the government claims it will strengthen Australia’s sovereign defence industrial base and boost self-reliance.
