Japanese information technology firm NEC has won a contract from Japan’s Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Agency for research on an AI foundation model for processing underwater acoustics | Corey Lee Bell

A small north coast engineering company has developed an innovative deployable alert system for remote RAAF bases | Max Blenkin

Measures aimed at bolstering Japan’s sovereign defence industry capacity have received unprecedented focus in the 2026 Defense of Japan White Paper, which was published on 4 August | Corey Lee Bell

Last month Japan’s Acquisitions, Technology and Logistics Agency selected four unmanned aerial vehicles to participate in demonstration trials for its Interceptor Drone Rapid Acquisition Program | Corey Lee Bell

One of the realities of modern airpower is its reliance on the so-called ‘force multipliers’ for support | Nigel Pittaway

Rolls-Royce has announced it’s expanding its partnership with Melbourne engineering company Marand to supply three enclosures for the MT30 gas turbines which power UK Type 26 warships, including Australia’s Hunter-class frigates | Max Blenkin

US program selects 3ME Technology EdgeVolt

3ME Technology has been selected by the US Defense Innovation Unit to deliver and demonstrate its EdgeVolt portable energy storage capability under the Portable Resilient Integrated Storage Module program.

ADF supports Operation Island Chief

The Australian Defence Force has supported Operation Island Chief, a Pacific-led fisheries surveillance activity aimed at strengthening regional security.

Laser trial deepens Australia-Japan relations

The Australian Government has marked a milestone in Australia-Japan defence collaboration with successful field trials of a co-developed high-energy laser in South Australia.

Fifth Collins-class Product of Concern Summit held

The Australian Government met with industry partners in Canberra on 18 August for the fifth Product of Concern Summit to review progress supporting the sustainment of Australia’s Collins-class submarines.

SkyAlyne selects Ocean for RCAF program

Ocean Software has been selected by SkyAlyne to provide the Resource Management and Scheduling capability as part of the training system supporting Canada's Future Aircrew Training program for the Royal Canadian Air Force.

De Stefano & Co opens Melbourne office

Defence security advisory firm De Stefano & Co has officially opened its Melbourne office in August 2026, marking the company's second Australian office and an important step in its national growth strategy.

SA launches industry capability uplift program

South Australian defence businesses will gain access to practical cyber security support designed to strengthen their resilience, improve defence readiness and unlock supply chain opportunities through a new industry capability uplift program.

Australia and UK sign AESA radar statement

Australia and the United Kingdom have signed a joint statement to deepen cooperation on the Active Electronically Scanned Array radar capability supplied by Canberra-based Company CEA Technologies.

Defence endorses Indigenous-owned firm

Western Australian Indigenous-owned firm Radian Architecture has received a strong endorsement from the Department of Defence after successfully completing a six-month strategic planning project for the Darwin Harbour Masterplan.

UK considers Australian radar adoption

QinetiQ, the UK Ministry of Defence, Australian Department of Defence and Canberra-based CEA Technologies to progress the potential adoption of Australia’s advanced radar technology by the UK, for its frontline services.

Nova and Planet partner on space intelligence capability

Nova Systems has formalised a strategic partnership with global Earth Observation company Planet.

Redarc expands Testing & Compliance facilities

REDARC Defence & Space has expanded its sovereign testing and compliance capability through an upgrade to its inhouse Testing & Compliance facilities.