Japan has chosen four aerial interceptor drones to undergo demonstration trials as part of a pilot program to accelerate the induction of new technologies, the nation’s Acquisitions, Technology and Logistics Agency announced | Corey Lee Bell

International conflict, the old saying goes, is nature’s way of teaching geography to Americans. International conflict, it can also be claimed, is nature’s way of teaching Australians about the fragility of international supply chains | Max Blenkin

The Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) has deployed its 5th generation F-35A Lightning II fighters to Pitch Black 2026, Australia’s largest air combat exercise, for the first time | Nigel Pittaway

Pitch Black takes off

Billed as Australia’s premier air defence training exercise, the latest iteration of the Pitch Black series began in the vast and relatively empty skies of the Northern Territory last week.

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Bulldogs return to Pitch Black

Following on from their inaugural participation in Pitch Black 2024, the Philippine Air Force has returned for the 2026 event.

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Typhoons over the Top End

The Spanish Air Force (Ejército del Aire y del Espacio) has deployed six Eurofighter Tifón (Typhoon) multi-role combat jets and an Airbus A400M tactical transport.

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.

Triton and Poseidon demonstrate interoperability

In a jointly funded technology demonstration, Northrop Grumman and Boeing have demonstrated enhanced interoperability between the unmanned MQ-4C Triton and the manned P-8A Poseidon.

Silentium Defense to open US headquarters

Silentium Defense has announced the upcoming opening of its US headquarters in Apex, North Carolina. The company will officially mark the occasion at an opening event on Tuesday, 11 August.

Ocius appoints new chair

Ocius Technology has appointed technology investor and company director David Pullini as Chair of the Board.

South Australia enhances Defence protective security

South Australia to bring together industry, research and Defence experience to develop a concept demonstrator with the aim of showing how technology, policy, organisational practices and human-centred design can work together.

Aquaterro receives arms and armour contracts

The Australian Government has announced two major Department of Defence contracts signed with Victorian company, Aquaterro for arms and armour.

Australia establishes Defence Research Centre

The Australian Government has established the nation's first Defence Research Centre, bringing together Defence, industry, universities and research organisations to accelerate research and technology development for national security.

Defence IS&T Strategy 2026 launched

The Australian Government has launched the 2026 Defence Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy – a 10-year blueprint to accelerate the delivery of innovative solutions and new technologies for Defence.

ADM 30 Under 30 Awards 2026 entries are now open!

Entries are now open for the ADM 30 Under 30 Awards 2026!

Thales Australia develops new UGV in six weeks

In just six weeks Thales Australia has designed, built and successfully completed a live-fire test of its newest autonomous innovation, the Guardian Angel - an 8x4 UGV prototype at the company’s Lithgow site in regional NSW.