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Is DISP a security risk?

A Defence industry vetting system plagued by years of backlog and dysfunction may also be hindering national security efforts, according to insiders and experts | Kate Banville

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DSEI Japan 2025: Bigger than ever

DSEI Japan 2025, the third incarnation of Japan’s biggest and only government-backed defence and security exhibition, took place near Tokyo between 21 and 23 May | Corey Lee Bell

Sydney eVTOL manufacturer AMSL Aero is helping the ADF expand Australia's defence capability | Steve Hitchen

Japan directly participated in an AUKUS Pillar 2 initiative for the first time during this year’s Exercise Talisman Sabre, Australia’s largest multilateral military exercise | Corey Lee Bell

Half a century ago, the RAAF and also Qantas joined one of the great humanitarian missions at the end of the Vietnam War | Max Blenkin

In the past five years or so Private and Venture Capital have become a feature of Australia’s defence industry landscape | Gregor Ferguson

Australian space capability takes a leap with Eris Rocket

Gilmour Space Technologies has completed the maiden test launch of Australia's first locally designed and built orbital rocket.

Government holds Collins Project of Concern Summit

A Project of Concern Summit was held in Canberra to support the sustainment of Australia’s Collins class submarines.

NUSHIP Eyre completes sea trials

After the commissioning of HMAS Arafura, Civmec has announced NUSHIP Eyre has completed Sea Acceptance Testing in South Australia as part of the Sea 1180 program. 

A-FLO Equipment secures Mobile Workshop Containers contract

A-FLO Equipment has announced it has been awarded the contract to deliver 30 x 20 foot Mobile Workshop Containers to the Commonwealth, in partnership with Daronmont Technologies.

USS Frank Cable and USS Ohio arrive in Brisbane

The forward-deployed US Navy submarine tender USS Frank Cable and the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio have arrived in Brisbane, Australia, for scheduled port visits on 26 and 27 July 2025 respectively.

Government awards defence grants

The Australian Government has awarded a further 40 grants to support Australian defence businesses.

SYPAQ and ITPS partner on RPAS Training

SYPAQ has signed a partnering agreement with the International Test Pilots School in Canada.

Nova Systems signs agreement with Canada’s ITPS

Nova Systems has signed an agreement with Canada’s International Test Pilots School to develop and deliver advanced aerospace and uncrewed systems flight training.

ADF expands rearmament capability in northern Australia

The Australian Defence Force has expanded its naval rearmament capability in northern Australia.

Austal USA orders Arecemy system from AML3D

AML3D Limited has announced an approximately AU$1.2 million order from Austal USA for a small edition Arcemy system.

Hanwha appoints CEO for European and UK Defence Business

Hanwha Aerospace has appointed Ben Hudson as Chief Executive Officer to lead the company’s defence operations in Europe and the UK.

Australia and Canada sign OTHR agreement

Australia and Canada have signed a new technology partnership agreement to support collaboration on Over the Horizon Radar research and development. 

Australia grants Greenroom Robotics AUKUS approval

Greenroom Robotics has been granted AUKUS Authorised User status by the Australian Government.