Land 156 envisages a complete CsUAS system of sensors such as electro-optic, active and passive radars and acoustic and thermal sensors, integrated with command and control systems to coordinate cueing and engagement of multiple effectors. Read more
The United Kingdom has unveiled its Strategic Defence Review 2025 (SDR), marking a decisive shift towards warfighting readiness in response to escalating global threats | Liep Gatwech
The Australian Army’s new fleet of Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk battlefield helicopters notched up a major milestone recently, with the declaration of Initial Operational Capability and the delivery of the 12 aircraft | Nigel Pittaway
Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) is well known to the Royal Australian Navy and local industry, having supplied the ANZAC frigates which were an earlier version of the MEKO 200 design | Grant McHerron
The Gold Coast has long been known for its sand, surf and warm weather, but is now starting to emerge as a national force in two quite unexpected domains: defence and aerospace | Gregor Ferguson
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems recently launched its new branding as TKMS while also announcing that their order backlog for submarines and surface vessels has grown to €18 billion (approx. A$32 billion) | Grant McHerron
The US Defense Department has launched a review of the AUKUS agreement | Max Blenkin
Defence is now revisiting Joint Project 9102, inviting defence companies to respond to a fresh request for information (RFI).
Australian engineering company, CIVMEC, is to acquire shipbuilder Luerssen Australia from Naval Vessels Luerssen for A$20 million | Max Blenkin
DroneShield has received a package of three standalone follow-on contracts for $61.6 million from a European military customer.
Bell Textron has delivered 40 Bell 505 helicopters to the Republic of Korea Army and Republic of Korea Navy.
Northrop Grumman’s latest MQ-4C Triton uncrewed multi-intelligence aircraft has undergone testing with the US Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command.
As prime contractor, Indra has delivered to the Australian Defence Force eleven Instrument Landing Systems and six Non-Directional Beacons across twelve sites.
The University of Melbourne and QinetiQ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, with the hope of combining academic expertise with industry insights.
Serco has announced that it has retained its contract to provide support to the US Navy’s amphibious warfare ships and systems. The five-year contract has an estimated cost of $167 million.
On June 23, 2025, Navy Health, a trusted private health insurer for the Australian Defence community, proudly launched a revitalised brand identity, featuring a refreshed logo, vibrant colour palette and an enhanced digital experience | Sponsored
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company and CAE will collaborate to deliver the CAE Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role system for installation aboard US Navy and Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency has signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters on crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities with the H225M Medium Lift helicopter.
Indra, a global leader in technology and innovation, announces the launch of its ground-breaking Deployable Modular Command, Control and Communications Shelter (DEMOCL3S) | Sponsored
The first cohort of Australian Army sappers have commenced training on new combat engineering vehicles.