Breaking news on Day Three at Avalon 2025 - stories, podcast and video.

The Australian Army's new HIMARS vehicles will deliver a capability to strike distant targets far from our shores at a cost substantially less than a nuclear submarine or jet fighter.

Hanwha Defence Australia, GME and Hanwha Systems have partnered on a teaming agreement at the Avalon Air Show 2025, building on the MoU signed at the 2024 MilCIS conference. 

Hanwha Defence Australia, Visionary Machines, and Hanwha Systems Corporation have signed an Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaborative development opportunities.

Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) has signed a subcontract with Penske Australia for an Acquisition Contract in support of the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

Breaking news on Day Two at Avalon 2025 - stories, podcast and video.

The Defence budget has inched upwards, increasing just one per cent in real terms on the 2024-25 funding to account for 2.05 per cent of GDP.

Lockheed Martin has delivered an initial shipment of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Australia.

Boeing selected to maintain Army H345 fleet

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has been selected to maintain the Australian Army’s new Airbus H135 ‘Juno’ training helicopter fleet.

Bombardier announces Australian ISR aircraft order

Principle Finance, a provider of customised operating lease for aircraft in Australia, has acquired two Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft destined for ISR missions.

Anduril UAS and intrusion detection tech trial underway in Darwin

Anduril Australia has delivered a UAS and intrusion detection system for a RAAF trial.

The first day of the 2025 Avalon Air Show

Making news today at Avalon 2025.

Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat flies 100-Flight Milestone

Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat has flown its 100-Flight. This is a milestone for both Boeing Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force.

Lockheed Martin Australia creates Black Hawk warehouse

Lockheed Martin Australia has created a new custom-fit logistics warehouse facility in Sydney to provide dedicated warehousing services to support the Australian Army operate and maintain their multi-role UH-60M Black Hawk fleet. 

DroneShield releases UAS Incident Platform

DroneShield has released its UAS Incident platform, a new tool created to provide DroneShield customers with comprehensive insights by sector into drone-related incidents worldwide.

CAE chosen for Simulator Sustainment contract

CAE has been chosen to deliver Simulator Through Life Support directly to the Royal New Zealand Air Force. CAE will provide management services, engineering and maintenance support to the C-130J Weapon Systems Trainer. 

DroneShield upgrades counter-drone capability

DroneShield has unveiled at the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025, an upgrade and expansion of its counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) solutions, to safeguard government, critical infrastructure, and military sites worldwide.

Honeywell partners with RFD Australia

Honeywell has partnered with RFD Australia to provide sustainment support for the Royal Australian Air Force and the wider Asia Pacific F-35 fleet.

SYPAQ delivers Corvo X to DEF 129 program

SYPAQ Systems is now delivering the Corvo X Small Uncrewed Aerial System (SUAS) into the DEF 129 program.

First Boeing AH-64E Apache starts final assembly

The first Australian Army AH-64E Apache attack reconnaissance helicopter has started final assembly on the Boeing production line in Mesa, Arizona.

QinetiQ wins contract for defence aviation safety

QinetiQ has won a $47 million contract to support the Defence Aviation Safety Authority. This relationship will aid aviation safety within Australia’s defence sector through updated policies, training programs, and high safety standards.

Boeing chosen for Next-Generation Air Dominance Platform

The US Air Force has announced Boeing was chosen for a contract to design, build and deliver its next-generation fighter aircraft. 

Avalon 2025 set to break business records

The 2025 edition of the biennial Australian International Airshow is the 16th in the series and is set to be the most successful yet, according to AMDA CEO Justin Giddings | Nigel Pittaway

Air Force fires LRASM for the first time

More than five years after Australia was approved to buy AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles, Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornets of No. 1 Squadron successfully test-fired the munition for the first time | Ben Felton

Celebrating 15 Years of Supporting the RAAF

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GE Aerospace recently marked a significant milestone with one of its key customers, celebrating a 15-year anniversary of the Total Logistics Support contract with the Royal Australian Air Force.