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Defence space safety developments

The Defence Space Safety Program is supporting the ADF’s activities in space while ensuring commanders and managers have the flexibility that is essential for Defence operations | Grant McHerron

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Playing the numbers game

Australian technology companies are increasingly finding they need volume to make manufacturing efficient and profitable and R&D affordable | Gregor Ferguson

The owner of a logistics company with prior involvement in F-35 parts freight, and reported to have diverted a shipment of classified parts to Hong Kong, recently partnered with a blacklisted firm linked to the Chinese military.

This video summary covers RAAF F-35 parts going missing in Hong Kong and RAAF ISR capabilities achieving milestones.

Technology company Fujitsu and cyber security firm Darktrace have launched a new Australian partnership to lift cyber defence capabilities against new and emerging threats | Max Blenkin

A shipment of classified Australian F-35 parts has gone missing after being unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong.

EOS and the Netherlands explore laser weapons

Dutch State Secretary for Defence Derk Boswijk has signed a letter of intent with Electro Optic Systems. The letter has covered further work on EOS' Apollo High Energy Laser Weapon technology, which is designed for counter-drone defence.

L3Harris to install comms equipment on Bushmasters

L3Harris will design, produce and assemble the specialised mounts and integration kits used to fit tactical radios and communications equipment securely inside about 80 in-service Australian Army Bushmaster Command and Troop variants.

Eylex becomes Invisio in-country distributor

Eylex has announced its appointment as the exclusive in-country distributor for Invisio, a global provider of advanced communications and hearing protection systems, across Australia and New Zealand.

HMS Agamemnon begins sea trials

The newest Royal Navy conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarine, HMS Agamemnon, nicknamed ‘Awesome Aggie’, will now begin sea trials - a period of testing ahead of joining active service with the Royal Navy.

Australia and New Zealand cooperate on defence science

Australia and New Zealand have strengthened their cooperation on defence science with the signing of a new Innovation, Science & Technology Statement of Intent.

K-DEX 2026 opens visitor registration

Visitor pre-registration has opened for K-DEX 2026 as organisers release further details of the international conference, defence briefing and business programs planned for the December exhibition.

Birdon begins Medium USV construction

Birdon has begun construction of the first tranche of its Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel at C&C Marine & Repair’s shipyard.

QUT joins Queensland Defence Science Alliance

QUT has joined the Queensland Defence Science Alliance, expanding the alliance’s university network across Queensland and the Northern Territory to seven partners.

Japan to buy US Ferry Support

The US Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan for purchase of Ferry Support and related equipment.

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BAE Systems and Skyryse explore autonomous aircraft

BAE Systems Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with aviation firm Skyryse, establishing a partnership to explore government and commercial opportunities for future autonomous rotary and fixed-wing aircraft.

The sun sets on ARH Tiger

The Australian Army will shortly conclude Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter flying operations in Darwin, marking a milestone in the transition to the new AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter capability.

Strengthening Australia's Maritime Capability: L3Harris at the Forefront

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