Researchers at the University of South Australia have proposed a new planning formula to optimise the lifecycle value of Australia's naval fleet. 

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Domestic rocket motor manufacture

Queensland defence company NIOA is pitching to build a solid rocket motor plant at Benalla, Victoria, able to produce powerplants and also warheads for most missiles in ADF service – and some that aren’t | Max Blenkin

The Australian Army has participated in Exercise Balikatan 2025 with both the Philippines and the United States marine corps.

Upgrades for the RAAF Base Darwin Mid-Term Refresh project have started with the construction costing $159.9 million. Works commenced on the major capital facilities and infrastructure project in early April.

Penten and Amiosec have merged to form PentenAmio. Among the founders of Penten and Amiosec, Matthew Wilson and Adrian Cunningham respectively, have been appointed as Executive Co-Chairs of the merged business.

A British defence company, SubSea Craft, in partnership with the Australian Maritime College, have tested a new Unmanned Surface Vessel Capability.

India buys Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness and related equipment for an estimated cost of AU $204 million.  

GA-EMS and Rafael enter into missile partnership

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have entered into a partnership that supports Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise.

Northern Australia critical to regional security

Attendees of ADM’s Northern Australia Defence Summit in Darwin on 29 April were reminded of how critical the region has become when set against the backdrop of the rapidly deteriorating strategic circumstances | Nigel Pittaway

NOJA Power to provide Ukrainian aid

NOJA Power will provide specialist electrical equipment to restore Ukraine's energy system. The contract including local installations is valued at $10 million.

BAESMA expands supplier program for Hunter class frigates

BAE Systems Maritime Australia is expanding its Strategic Supplier Partnerships program with selected small and medium enterprises to protect the construction schedule of the first three anti-submarine warships from the Hunter Class Frigate Program.  

AUKUS members launch Maritime Innovation Challenge

Just a year after announcing the inaugural AUKUS Innovation Challenge, the three AUKUS members have launched their second challenge, this one focussed on undersea Command, Control and Communications | Gregor Ferguson

The Whiskey Project Group and COTECMAR partner

The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG) has partnered with Colombia’s state-owned shipbuilding authority, Corporación de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo de la Industria Naval Marítima y Fluvial.

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More capability for RAAF F-35As

More capability for RAAF F-35As

The last three of the Royal Australian Air Force’s 72 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighters touched down on home soil in December, six years after the first two had been ceremoniously welcomed at RAAF Williamtown | Nigel Pittaway

C-130R reliability issues prompting Japan MoD rethink

Reliability issues plaguing Japan’s Maritime Self Defense Force fleet of Lockheed C130R Hercules transport aircraft are causing a rethink on procurement priorities | Corey Lee Bell

The Whiskey Project Group unveils Vycor

The Whiskey Project Group has unveiled Vycor, a new line of high-performance commercial watercraft.

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RAAF tactical airlift overhaul

RAAF tactical airlift overhaul

The Royal Australian Air Force is set to significantly enhance its medium airlift capability later this decade with the arrival of 20 new Lockheed C-130J-30 Hercules | Nigel Pittaway

Exercise Croix du Sud commences in New Caledonia

The Australian Defence Force has sent forces to Exercise Croix du Sud 2025 in New Caledonia as well as Wallis and Futuna.

Korean Air secures UH-60 project preferred bidder status

Korean Air has secured the preferred bidder status on the performance upgrade program to the UH-60 helicopter for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.