From Mount Stromlo in the ACT and Learmonth in Western Australia, Canberra-based defence and space company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) was among those watching when a group of Chinese satellites engaged in practice dogfighting | Max Blenkin

HEO has been chosen by Space Machines Company to support its on-orbit servicing and space debris mitigation demonstration, Space-MAITRI, which is scheduled to launch in late 2026.

In partnership with Spire, Myriota has launched a further four satellites that have been added to its UltraLite LEO constellation.

China’s DeepSeek artificial intelligence was officially launched on 20 January, wiping billions from the value of US stocks, particularly tech companies such as Nvidia | Max Blenkin

Toll Aviation has showcased its latest advancement in aviation training, the Mixed Augmented Virtual Reality Simulator, at the Avalon Air Show | Liep Gatwech

DroneShield has released its UAS Incident platform, a new tool created to provide DroneShield customers with comprehensive insights by sector into drone-related incidents worldwide.

Rocket Lab USA has launched its Electron rocket, deploying five satellites to Low Earth Orbit for French Internet-of-Things constellation operator Kinéis.

Nova Systems has created an AI Technology which examines sonar imagery collected from autonomous underwater vehicles and notifies the operator if an unknown object or threat is detected. 

Breaker, an Australian-founded AI company, has won $2 million in pre-seed funding to scale its AI agents and develop true mass autonomy in robotics.

GME, a manufacturer of radio frequency communication technology products, has announced its acquisition of Eylex.

Red Hat and Axiom Space have partnered to collaborate on Axiom Space’s Data Center Unit-1. In spring 2025, the data processing prototype is hoping to be launched to the International Space Station.

QinetiQ, in collaboration with Defence Science and Technology Group, has showcased a prototype of its scaleable high power laser optical chain at QinetiQ Laboratories in Adelaide.

Fleet Space Technologies has constructed a new global headquarters (GHQ) and hyper factory for next-gen space and climate technologies at Adelaide Airport.

Saab has opened a Sovereign Combat Systems Collaboration Centre (SCSCC) in Mawson Lakes, South Australia.

South Australia’s satellite, Kanyini, has delivered its first images from space. Deployed last August, Kanyini has spent 194 days in Low Earth Orbit.

Neumann Space has completed the initial testing of the Neumann Drive ND-50 on the EDISON Satellite.