Originally established in 2021 with the goal of producing robotic satellite systems for refuelling satellites on orbit, ANT61 is a small Australian company that is achieving early success | Grant McHerron & Kirra Davey

The latest variant of South Korea’s Hyunmoo-series ballistic missile will soon be ready for large scale deployment, and would help create a “balance of fear” between Seoul and nuclear-armed North Korea | Corey Lee Bell

Promoting dual use tech investment and strengthening international defence industry cooperation were among the key defence policy priorities of Japan’s newly inaugurated Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi | Corey Lee Bell

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has finally met US President Donald Trump face-to-face, emerging with assurances that the AUKUS deal will proceed as planned | Max Blenkin

ADM is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Women in Defence Awards following an exciting ceremony held 15th October at the National Arboretum in Canberra.

Australia and the US have taken the next step joint production of advanced guided weapons, signing a Joint Statement of Intent for Australian manufacture of GMLRS and later PrSM missiles | Max Blenkin

Curtin University and Greenroom Robotics partner on AI

Curtin University has announced a new partnership with the maritime autonomy company Greenroom Robotics. It is hoped that this partnership will advance the nation’s capabilities in autonomous systems, artificial intelligence and innovation.

Nova Systems appoints Managing Director – MSP

Nova Systems has announced the appointment of Kate Barsby as the Managing Director – Major Service Provider.

AMCRC launched

AMCRC launched

The Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre was officially launched on 22 October 2025, marking a milestone in Australia’s journey toward higher productivity and digital manufacturing base. 

Babcock to deliver NZ OPV back to service

Babcock, in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Navy, to deliver a package of work to return HMNZS Otago back to operational service.

ADV Reliant undertakes first renewable diesel refuel

Australia’s Pacific Support Vessel, ADV Reliant, has achieved a milestone in strengthening the nation's fuel resilience by refuelling with renewable diesel for the first time.

Northrop Grumman and Huneed Technologies to partner

Northrop Grumman and Huneed Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding during the Seoul ADEX International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition.

DroneShield integrates ADS-B into its ecosystem

DroneShield has announced the integration of Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) into its ecosystem. The integration has fused traditional aviation surveillance data with counter-drone detection.

Kongsberg and Thales fire Naval Strike Missile

Kongsberg and Thales have announced the successful live-firing of a Naval Strike Missile test munition from the StrikeMaster missile launch vehicle in Norway.

Northrop Grumman and LIG Nex1 sign missile MoU

Northrop Grumman and LIG Nex1 have formalised their commitment to enhance the Republic of Korea’s air and missile defence capabilities by signing a Memorandum of Understanding at the Seoul ADEX International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition.

ST Engineering launches Multi-Role Combat Vessel

ST Engineering has launched the Republic of Singapore Navy's first Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel, Victory, at its Benoi Yard.

Embraer signs MoU with South Korea’s DAPA

Embraer and South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see both parties cooperating on new businesses and market development opportunities in the defence sector of South Korea.

Korean Air unveils UAVs at ADEX 2025

Korean Air has unveiled three unmanned aerial vehicles at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2025, taking place from October 17 to 24 at Seoul Airport in Seongnam and KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.

SYOS Aerospace acquires Bay Dynamics

SYOS Aerospace has acquired underwater robotics specialist Bay Dynamics, to enter the fast-growing subsea domain.