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US bombers in the Indo-Pacific

Mark Ayton recently gained a valuable insight to the US Air Force bomber task force model and the significance of Australia as a deployed location, when he spoke with Lieutenant General Jason Armagost | Mark Ayton

Australia and Japan will continue to bolster security ties and focus on security challenges in the Indo-Pacific, the two nations’ defence ministers told reporters in Tokyo on 8 April | Corey Lee Bell

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Sustained Lightning

Australia now has all 72 of its planned F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters in country and with Final Operational Capability declared on 7 July last year, we need to be prepared to support them through their long life | Max Blenkin

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Australia’s Ghost Bat hits targets

Aside from the successful missile shot performed in December, Boeing Defence Australia’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft has recorded several key milestones | Nigel Pittaway

The views of Japan’s defence primes on how the industry can meet the challenges of surging domestic defence production demand was a core theme in a press conference hosted by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan on 2 April | Corey Lee Bell

A modest Canberra company has emerged as a major exporter of drones, selling them to the US, Canadian, UK and European and Australian defence forces and to major international defence companies such as Northrop Grumman, and Anduril | Max Blenkin

H&B Defence AUSSQ and ASC-BAE program funded

The Government has announced the development and extension of two programs to help local industry tap into the supply chains of our AUKUS partners.

Australian-made GMLRS test-fired at Woomera

The first Australian-made Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System missiles have been test-fired at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia.

BMT and BAE Systems partner on Anzac class contract

BMT will be engaging with BAE Systems Australia, the prime contractor for the Design Support Contract supporting the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac class frigates.

BAE Systems wins Anzac Class Designer Support Contract

BAE Systems Australia – Maritime, working with BMT, has been awarded the Anzac Class Designer Support Contract to sustain and enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac class fleet.

Kongsberg to supply Kamewa waterjets to the Indian Navy

Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract to supply 18 large Kamewa waterjets for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel program.

DroneShield changes leadership

DroneShield has announced a leadership transition with Angus Bean appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective today.

Investor interest surges in Beaten Zone Venture Partners

Beaten Zone Venture Partners has reached $17 million in committed capital in March powered by a surge of investor interest in the sovereign defence capability the fund is building.

Shadowgate Partners launches in Australia and the US

Shadowgate Partners has launched as a cleared workforce and capability delivery firm supporting mission-critical defence, intelligence, and space programs across Australia and the United States.

Penske appoints New Zealand General Manager

Penske Australia & New Zealand has appointed Stephen Kelly as the general manager of its Penske New Zealand business, effective immediately.

DroneShield announces Q2 2026 software release

DroneShield has announced its Q2 2026 software release, delivering coordinated updates across its RF sensing, AI, ATAK-CIV plugin, and command-and-control platforms.

L3Harris and RFTEQ to advance Australian EW

L3Harris Technologies and RFTEQ have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue opportunities to collectively advance electronic warfare system design and manufacturing in support of the Australian Defence Organisation.

ST Engineering secures Kuwait missile gun boat sub-contract

ST Engineering’s Marine business has secured a six-year sub-contract valued at about S$600 million from Abu Dhabi Ship Building to design and supply the platform systems for a fleet of eight Missile Gun Boats.