Babcock International Group and Critical Infrastructure Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a rapidly deployable hub.

Downer has announced it had been awarded a new contract to deliver base and estate services to the Australian Department of Defence, valued at approximately $3.05 billion over an initial term of six years. 

Thomas Global Systems Australia has been awarded a M1A2 Immersive Tactical Trainers contract by the Australian Army for approximately $60 million. 

Electro Optic Systems has announced the name of its High Energy Laser Weapon, which shall be called Apollo. 

Nioa has appointed Mark Osborn as General Manager to lead the company’s United Kingdom expansion.

Swedish defence manufacturer Saab has unveiled its latest anti-drone weapon, in the shape of the relatively low-cost Nimbrix Very Short-Range Air Defence missile| Nigel Pittaway

Aurecon has been selected as a partner by the Department of Defence to deliver the Estate Works Program for the next six years.

Birdon has partnered with Swedish engineering firm MMT AB to deliver next-generation tactical bridging systems to allied defence forces, including the Australian Defence Force.

Defence has appointed Leidos Australia as its Land 156 Systems Integration Partner in a $45.9 million contract announced today | Kirra Davey

Nioa has commenced primary explosives manufacturing at the Government-owned Contractor-operated munitions facility in Benalla, Victoria. 

Sikorsky has announced a new US Army contract that will fund Black Hawk modernisation engineering efforts.

KeyOptions has been awarded a portion of the Australian Defence Force budget for the development and delivery of advanced counter-uncrewed aerial vehicle technology under Project Land 156. 

Lockheed Martin Australia has signed a Teaming Agreement with Avalon Airport Australia to explore opportunities for the advancement of guided weapons production.

The Victorian Government has announced the award of over $800,000 to the eleven recipients of the Supply Chain Uplift Program’s fifth round of funding | Grant McHerron

Defence is acquiring 29 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters and Boeing Defence Australia has commenced recruitment to support the fleet.

Australia is seeing a renaissance of munitions manufacturing with the rise of Adelaide newcomer Ares Armaments as Australia’s second firm supplying ammunition to defence and law enforcement customers | Max Blenkin