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Defence space safety developments

The Defence Space Safety Program is supporting the ADF’s activities in space while ensuring commanders and managers have the flexibility that is essential for Defence operations | Grant McHerron

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Playing the numbers game

Australian technology companies are increasingly finding they need volume to make manufacturing efficient and profitable and R&D affordable | Gregor Ferguson

The owner of a logistics company with prior involvement in F-35 parts freight, and reported to have diverted a shipment of classified parts to Hong Kong, recently partnered with a blacklisted firm linked to the Chinese military.

This video summary covers RAAF F-35 parts going missing in Hong Kong and RAAF ISR capabilities achieving milestones.

Technology company Fujitsu and cyber security firm Darktrace have launched a new Australian partnership to lift cyber defence capabilities against new and emerging threats | Max Blenkin

DroneShield wins JIATF-401 IDIQ contract

DroneShield has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract supporting Joint Interagency Task Force 401’s Domestic Shield initiative.

DNV launches ANZ Naval Centre

DNV has launched a dedicated ANZ Naval Centre, strengthening its support for defence organisations across Australia and New Zealand through the provision of independent assurance, naval classification, and technical services.

Nova Systems Space Precinct continues to grow

The Nova Systems Space Precinct has continued to strengthen its role in Australia's growing space industry, supporting national and international missions while providing infrastructure for the global space economy.

HMAS Cairns to receive patrol vessels

At least two Royal Australian Navy Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessels will be homeported at HMAS Cairns. The first, HMAS Arafura, is scheduled to be homeported in Cairns in early 2027.

Visionary Machines appoints Chairman

Visionary Machines has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed David Pullini as Chairman, effective 24 September 2026.

EOS and the Netherlands explore laser weapons

Dutch State Secretary for Defence Derk Boswijk has signed a letter of intent with Electro Optic Systems. The letter has covered further work on EOS' Apollo High Energy Laser Weapon technology, which is designed for counter-drone defence.

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L3Harris to install comms equipment on Bushmasters

L3Harris will design, produce and assemble the specialised mounts and integration kits used to fit tactical radios and communications equipment securely inside about 80 in-service Australian Army Bushmaster Command and Troop variants.

Eylex becomes Invisio in-country distributor

Eylex has announced its appointment as the exclusive in-country distributor for Invisio, a global provider of advanced communications and hearing protection systems, across Australia and New Zealand.

Building What Matters: Inside the Team Powering Australia's Cloud and AI Infrastructure

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HMS Agamemnon begins sea trials

The newest Royal Navy conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarine, HMS Agamemnon, nicknamed ‘Awesome Aggie’, will now begin sea trials - a period of testing ahead of joining active service with the Royal Navy.

Australia and New Zealand cooperate on defence science

Australia and New Zealand have strengthened their cooperation on defence science with the signing of a new Innovation, Science & Technology Statement of Intent.

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