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The government of the United Kingdom has requested to buy submarine combat and weapon systems, technical support, US and UK embedded personnel, and associated training from the US. Read more
The conflict in Ukraine has underlined how utterly vital electronic warfare is, though this is not a topic readily comprehensible to non-specialist audiences, plus much to do with EW remains highly classified | Max Blenkin
The tenth Singapore Airshow was held at the Changi Exhibition Centre between 3–6 February and once again the event attracted companies from across the region and beyond | Grant McHerron & Nigel Pittaway
After almost two decades, the Australian National Audit Office’s annual review of Defence’s major acquisition projects appears to be at an end.
The RAAF is a tier one air force, not large but with advanced capabilities which can be further strengthened through building of fighting depth, says RAAF chief Air Marshal Stephen Chappell | Max Blenkin
The Navy is set to acquire 40 more Ocius Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels, making a total 55 and giving Australia one of the world’s largest fleets of uncrewed naval vessels | Max Blenkin
We are proud to present the winners of the 2025 30 under 30 Awards, who have gone above and beyond in their careers through volunteering, mentoring, and acting as a role model for young people in the defence industry.
Lockheed Martin Australia has worked closely with Australian industry partners to strengthen sovereign capability and support the long-term sustainment of Australia’s growing HIMARS fleet.
Thirty one ships from 19 nations have conducted a ceremonial entry into Sydney Harbour on Saturday 26 March for the 2026 Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review.
PHM Technology and Sypaq Systems have announced a strategic partnership to deliver PHMT’s MADE software to the Australian Defence Force.
Australia’s largest international air show will return to Avalon Airport from 23–28 February 2027.
Canberra-based Forge Photonics has signed a contract with Sydney-based Mission Systems to supply fibre optic gyroscopes for its underwater drones – vehicles referred to as “yellow submarines” for their colour.
L3Harris Technologies, working alongside its partner nation, Australia, has completed a major mirror refurbishment for the US Space Force’s Space Surveillance Telescope.
Anschütz has passed the Critical Design Review with its Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter Class Frigate Program.
Kongsberg has confirmed that the StrikeMaster Missile Launch Vehicle will remain in Europe for the foreseeable future following strong and growing interest from international partners.
DroneShield to partner with Robin Radar Systems, with a plan to strengthen advanced radar technologies to DroneShield’s growing sensor ecosystem.
The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation to invest $50 million of preferred equity in Advanced Navigation.
AML3D has announced an approximately A $9.9 million order for four custom, large scale Arcemy X 6700 systems from HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.
The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed a P-8A Poseidon aircraft and 50 aviators to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam for Exercise Sea Dragon 2026.
Nova Systems has given a $1 million commitment to support national efforts to send Australian astronaut and 2026 Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg to the International Space Station.
