Gavan Reynolds was sworn in as the third Commissioner of the Australian Border Force and Comptroller-General of Customs on 10 November, succeeding Michael Outram.

The National Security Committee of Cabinet has reportedly downselected ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as finalists in the ongoing competition to build new frigates.

Serco has appointed Peter Behrendt as the company's new Managing Director for Defence in the Asia Pacific region, replacing Clint Thomas.

VPG Innovation in South Australia - owned by Stärke Advanced Manufacturing Group - has received orders from global navies for thousands of pipe-sealing Rapid Response Clamps.

The Royal Australian Navy is seriously considering LUUVs and has contributed to funding development of the C2 Robotics Speartooth | Max Blenkin

Tenders for two research projects on unmanned technology are on offer by ATLA, with in-person bidding for approved candidates scheduled for early November 2024 | Corey Lee Bell

Navantia Australia has been awarded ISO 55001:2014 certification in Asset Management Systems from Bureau Veritas.

Singapore's Defence Science and Technology Agency has selected Safran Electronics and Defense to deliver Electro-Optical sensors and fire control systems for the Republic of Singapore Navy's future surface combatants.

US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy says Australia’s decision to acquire and operate nuclear submarines is akin to the 1961 decision by President John F. Kennedy to commit the US to sending a man to the moon within 10 years | Max Blenkin

Manu Maman has been appointed as JY Australia's new CEO, replacing Brendan Dumbrell, who will continue with the company as Managing Director.

AMC Search has partnered with QinetiQ's Team TECSA to help build Australia's Test and Evaluation capabilities.

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a possible sale of four E-7 Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft to the Republic of Korea.

The Australian Space Agency and the Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic have granted Gilmour Space an Australian launch permit for the orbital test flight of the company's Eris rocket.

Australia will transfer 14 Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats to Ukraine as part of an $14 million military aid package.

Defence confirms JP9102 cancellation

Defence has decided not to proceed with the procurement of a Geostationary Earth Orbit satellite communications system which Lockheed Martin Australia was selected to build under Joint Project 9102.

BAE Systems wins missile sensor contract

BAE Systems Australia has signed a $160 million contract to triple production of its advanced passive radio frequency sensorfitted to Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles and Naval Strike Missiles | Max Blenkin

Navy orders Edge 130 Blue drones

The Royal Australian Navy has ordered 12 Edge 130 Blue Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems from Red Cat Holdings via local distributor Criterion Solutions. 

Austal delivers eighth Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat

Austal has delivered the eighth Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat ADV Cape Schanck, to Defence. 

Defence Teaming Centre announces board members

The Defence Teaming Centre has appointed Travis Shueard as its new vice chairperson. It has also appointed four new board members.

F/A-18E/F completes initial Litening pod testing

The US Navy has completed initial flight testing of the Litening Advanced Targeting Pod on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.

Australian JDAM-ERs sent to Ukraine

Australia donated several Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended-Range glide bombs to Ukraine following their withdrawal from Royal Australian Air Force service | Ben Felton

GWEO plans under the microscope

ADM Correspondent Max Blenkin picks apart today’s GWEO announcements, made by Minister for Defence Industry during his address at the National Press Club | Max Blenkin

Thales Australia welcomes GWEO selection

Thales Australia was appointed as the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprises' fourth strategic partner on 30 October.

Government announces GWEO initiatives

Thales Australia has been chosen to stand up a new domestic capability for manufacturing 155mm artillery shells | Max Blenkin

Army Black Hawk fleet hits ten airframes

Army is now operating ten UH-60M Black Hawks with two more expected to arrive next month.

 Lockheed Martin contracts Thomas Global Systems to build advanced computing capability

Thomas Global Systems has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin to deliver an advanced computing input/output capability that will support undisclosed aerospace programs.

Navy seeking 5-inch anti-drone capability

Informed by recent conflicts in the Red and Black Seas the Royal Australian Navy is seeking new capabilities for its inventory of Mk45 5-inch guns | Ben Felton

DroneShield appoints European team

DroneShield has created a new team in Europe, based in Germany and Denmark, to help sell its solutions into the European market.

C2 Robotics' Speartooth to gain Thales Australia sonar

Thales Australia’s sonar sensors and processing systems will be integrated with C2 Robotics' Speartooth Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle.

Babcock opens new Adelaide facility

Babcock Australasia has opened a new $31 million building in Adelaide that will support several programs across Army and the Royal Australian Navy.

US Navy looks to build Australian Contractor Field Team capability

The US Navy is seeking Australian companies that can form Contractor Field Teams (CFT) to perform In-Service Repairs (ISR) for US Navy and US Marine Corps aircraft in Australia. 

Taiwan and Japan approved for billions in US arms

Taiwan has received US approval via the Defense Security Cooperation Agency to buy air defence systems and radars worth nearly $US2 billion combined.

Donated Australian King Air arrives in Sri Lanka

A former Royal Australian Air Force King Air 350 arrived in Sri Lanka on October 24 following a ferry flight from Australia.

Boeing reports Ghost Bat progress

Boeing Defence Australia and Defence have recently reaffirmed their commitment to the MQ-28A Ghost Bat ‘loyal wingman’ project and the program has achieved some recent milestones | Nigel Pittaway

Navantia Australia to create Naval Research Centre at AMC

The University of Tasmania’s Australian Maritime College will host a new Naval Research Centre in partnership with Navantia Australia.

Inovor Technologies completes Lockheed Martin mentorship

Inovor Technologies has graduated from the Lockheed Martin Mentor Protégé Program.

New leadership for Defence SA Board

The former Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr (Ret’d) has joined the Defence SA's Advisory Board. He joins fellow former service chief, former Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Russ Crane (Ret’d), on the board.

Defence announces SM-6, SM-2IIIC Order

Defence will spend $7 billion to acquire Standard Missile Block III C and more Standard Missile-6s for the Royal Australian Navy.

Industry responds to new Henderson precinct

Birdon and Civmec have welcomed the announcement that Defence will build a new precinct at the Henderson Shipyard in-and-around the Common User Facility.

Japan approved to buy RIM-116E missiles, build maintenance facility

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a possible sale of 212 RIM-116E Rolling Airframe Missiles Block 2B missiles to Japan.

WIDA 2024 - Winners and HOF recipient announced!

ADM is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Women in Defence Awards (WIDA) following an exciting ceremony held last night at the National Arboretum in Canberra.

Ukraine to receive Australian Abrams

Defence will provide the Armed Forces of Ukraine with 49 M1A1 tanks.

Financial sector gathers to discuss defence investment

Delegates from across the financial sector and government gathered in Sydney this week to discuss the growing appetite for private capital investment into Australia’s national security sector | Ewen Levick

Upgraded Wharf for Nuyina icebreaker

The Tasmanian Government will build a new wharf in the Port of Hobart to accommodate the Australian Antarctic Program's sole icebreaker: RSV Nuyina.

T-6 Texans delivered to Vietnam, Thailand

In early August the first four T-6C Texan aircraft built for the Vietnam People’s Air Defence – Air Force had been accepted by the US government | Mark Ayton