Peregrine leaves the nest

The RAAF’s new MC-55A Peregrine airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare aircraft has made its first overseas deployment, with one aircraft currently operating in the Philippines | Micah Young

Hanwha Defense USA, a subsidiary of South Korean defence and industrial powerhouse Hanwha Aerospace, is seeking to acquire shipbuilder Austal USA, a subsidiary of Australian defence company Austal | Max Blenkin

Australian Defence Magazine is proud to welcome AtkinsRéalis as the Headline Sponsor of the ADM 30 Under 30 Awards 2026!

One of the benefits of operating a common aircraft type is the natural interoperability it can realise | Nigel Pittaway

ADM is delighted to announce the finalists of the Women in Defence Awards 2026.

The Quiet Achievers

They may be flying the smallest aircraft in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, but the crews of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force Air Transport Wing must surely have the largest hearts | Nigel Pittaway

Redarc expands Testing & Compliance facilities

REDARC Defence & Space has expanded its sovereign testing and compliance capability through an upgrade to its inhouse Testing & Compliance facilities.

Saab deployable health sustainment contract extended

Saab Australia has signed a five-year contract extension with the Commonwealth of Australia for sustainment of Defence’s deployable health capability.

Navy releases Djalkiri Indigenous Action Plan

The Royal Australian Navy has reaffirmed its commitment to reconciliation and strengthening partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Boeing and Rheinmetall pitch Ghost Bat to Germany

As Germany will look to integrating a Collaborative Combat Aircraft into its air force, Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat is currently available to enable this rapid capability build-up.

Lockheed Martin and ASA to establish Virginia-class capability

Lockheed Martin Australia has signed a multi-year $29.3 million contract with the Australian Submarine Agency to create the sovereign combat systems integration capability in support of Australia’s future Virginia class submarines under AUKUS.

Southern Launch opens Canberra office

Southern Launch has officially opened a Canberra office.

Defence fortifies deployable health capability

Defence has fortified its deployable health capability through a $421 million upgrade that enables advanced medical care to be delivered wherever personnel are operating.

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Saab Australia delivers JP2060 Phase 3

Saab Australia has formally delivered Australia’s newest deployable military hospitals, Joint Program 2060 Phase 3 to the Australian Defence Force.

Myriota appoints Chief Financial Officer

Myriota has appointed Richard Leon as Chief Financial Officer as the company prepares for its next phase of global growth and an upcoming capital raise.

Highwater acquires Taylor Bros

Highwater, a provider of naval services to the US, Australian, and Allied navies, has announced the acquisition of Taylor Bros Marine, a naval outfitting and habitability company in Australia.

Australian rocket motor soars

The first successful test flight of a fully Australian-designed and manufactured advanced solid rocket motor has taken place at the Koonibba Test Range near Ceduna, South Australia.