China - An Ancient Giant Returns

In this episode, we tell the story of China. How has China’s ancient past shaped the country we know today? What do China’s leaders fear most of all? And are the US and China destined to go to war?

Babcock is now providing critical maintenance to the Royal Australian Navy’s Supply Class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) ships as part of the company’s operational scope as Regional Maintenance Provider West (RMP West).

Birdon has signed a $125 million contract to design and build 15 Amphibious Vehicles – Logistics (AV-L) and one prototype for the Australian Army.

Serving as a permanent alternative to steel, the technology enables faster repair schedules and greater flexibility in where and when maintenance can be conducted.

Advanced drones/automated systems and AI technology were among the key exhibits at Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency’s latest Defense Industry Promotion Exhibition, which was held in Tokyo on December 1 and 2 | Corey Lee Bell

While Finland and Australia may seem to be at opposite ends of the Earth, there are opportunities to expand engagements between the two countries over and above those already in place | Grant McHerron

Defence has declared Final Operational Capability for their F-35 Lightning Joint Strike Fighters, the culmination of a procurement program launched two decades ago | Max Blenkin

HERO selected for US Army’s LASSO Program

The HERO 90 loitering munition has been selected to participate in the US Army’s Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program

Boeing begins training Apache and Chinook workforce

North Queensland’s future Apache Helicopters maintenance workforce has commenced training this week following the opening of the Townsville Aviation Training Academy.

Gilmour Space secures major funding

Gilmour Space Technologies has secured $217 million (US$145 million) in private equity investment to support the next phase of growth in Australia's domestic space capability.

Eyes on Asia: Stand-off missiles, drone defence system key highlights in Japan’s 2026 defence budget

Stand-off missiles and large-scale drone acquisitions were among the standout features in Japan’s 2026 defence budget paper, which was released on December 26 2025.

MQ-20 in autonomous aerial intercept demo

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully executed a mission autonomy flight using its MQ-20 Avenger jet equipped with the latest government reference autonomy software.

Silentium passive radar selected for Land 156

Silentium Defence will deliver their M8 system designed to detect drones, aircrafts and vehicles, including “dark” objects - those that don’t emit a radio signal - without revealing its location. 

EOS acquires MARSS business

Electro Optic Systems has entered into an agreement to acquire the MARSS group business.

Jeremy King to helm Lockheed Martin Australia

Lockheed Martin has announced that Jeremy King, former head of Joint Aviation Systems for Defence Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, will assume the role of chief executive for Australia and New Zealand.

Kongsberg signs GWEO SPA with Commonwealth

Kongsberg and the Commonwealth of Australia have signed a strategic partnering agreement under the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise.

Babcock secures $42 million C-CBRNE contract extension

Babcock Australasia (Babcock) has been awarded a $42 million extension to its Counter Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (C-CBRNE) asset management contract.

ASCA signs new contracts in decision advantage research

The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’s (ASCA) Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDT) program has signed 14 new contracts.