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Japan’s Acquisitions, Technology & Logistics Agency, the primary organ responsible for that nation’s defence procurements, publicly released information on its new “Fast Pass Procurement” program for defence industry startups | Corey Lee Bell

Sixty-three Japanese small and medium enterprises looking for business opportunities in Japan’s defence sector showcased their wares at the Technology and Logistics Agency’s 26th Defense Industry Promotion Exhibition | Corey Lee Bell

Russia - The Dying Empire

In this episode, we tell the story of Russia. Discover the tales of war and peace amid the forested waterways of the Russian heartlands. What motivates Russia’s powerful leaders? And where will the gaze of the Kremlin fall next?

ADM Congress 2026

The government is seeking proposals from venture capital firms to co-invest in Australian companies developing next-generation defence technologies | Max Blenkin

Visual technology, drones and precision machining were among the standout features of Japan’s Acquisitions, Technology and Logistics Agency’s 2026 Defense Industry Promotion Exhibition, which was held in Tokyo on February 12-13 | Corey Lee Bell

Serco wins ADF health services contract extension

Serco has been awarded a contract extension with Bupa to deliver health services across Australian Defence Force Health Centres for a further 12 months to 30 June 2027.

WDC celebrates International Women’s Day 2026

Women’s Defence Connection has chosen to celebrate International Women’s Day on Thursday 5 March through organising its third annual lunch in Melbourne.

NSW Government opens Saber Astronautics laboratory

The NSW Government has opened Saber Astronautics’ new research and development laboratory in Chippendale.

 Austal and Damen partner on LST 100 vessels construction

Austal Defence Australia and Damen Shipyards Group have signed a contract supporting the local construction of Landing Ship Transport 100 vessels for the Australian Defence Force on Friday, 20 February.

Babcock moves HMAS Anzac with sandbox solution

Babcock has moved the ex-warship HMAS Anzac using a sandbox solution. The sand boxes have been used as an engineering tool to evenly disturb weight and stabilise the ship as it was moved from place to place.

Government holds fourth Collins Product of Concern Summit

The Government has held its fourth Product of Concern Summit in Canberra on Monday 2 March 2026 to support the sustainment of Australia’s Collins class submarines.

The access paradox in commercial ISR: why predictability matters for Australia’s defence operations

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Hypersonix Dart AE blasts off

Hypersonix Launch Systems' Dart AE hypersonic aircraft has completed its first flight, reaching hypersonic speeds greater than Mach 5, after launch from NASA’s Wallops Island.

Austal delivers last Evolved Cape class Patrol Boat

Defence has accepted the tenth and final Evolved Cape class Patrol Boat for the Royal Australian Navy, ADV Cape Hawke, in a ceremony at Henderson shipyard in Western Australia on 27 February 2026.

Australian Navy and Army commemorate 125 years of service

The Australian Navy and Australian Army have commemorated 125 years of service, recognising the generations of sailors and soldiers who have served the nation with distinction.

ST Engineering secures MRO land contract from Qatar

ST Engineering has secured a five-year contract by its Land Systems business from Barzan Maintenance Shield to support the Qatar Emiri Land Forces.

Hanwha welcomes Australian-made AS9 Huntsmans

Hanwha Defence Australia has completed the first three Australian-made AS9 Huntsman Self-Propelled Howitzers made at the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Victoria.

Aurizn delivers secure comms capability for Hanwha Huntsman

Aurizn has delivered a critical secure communications capability for Hanwha Defence Australia under the Commonwealth’s Land 8116 Phase 1 program for the Huntsman family of vehicles.