The Royal Thai Air Force has chosen Saab's Gripen E/F as its new future multirole fighter.

Defence is making it even more difficult to track progress of the acquisition of new equipment, withholding key information on 20 of the 21 procurement projects considered in the Australian National Audit Office Major Projects Report | Max Blenkin

Hanwha has passed a regulatory milestone in the United States to increase its current 9.9 per cent equity position in Austal Limited to 19.9 per cent.

Construction has begun on a precision manufacturing facility at QPE Advanced Machining which it is hoped, will enable the company to participate in large precision machining and manufacturing projects with Defence and prime contractors supporting AUKUS.

Mark Ayton reports on the posture and preparedness of the US 7th Air Force headquartered at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, to deter aggressive actions potentially undertaken by North Korea | Mark Ayton

BAE Systems Australia’s automated turret system for ATLAS CCV autonomous combat vehicle has been test fired. 

On May 23 ADM interviewed Sayako Sumomo, Director of the International Cooperation Division of ATLA’s Department of Equipment Policy, to discuss why the Mogami bid is being viewed with such significance in Japan | Corey Lee Bell

Babcock Australasia has introduced helmet technology across its key rescue contracts, with the hope of enhancing crew safety and strengthening situational awareness during high-risk aviation operations.

Twenty years ago, China was but a distant threat, Russia’s imperial ambitions hadn’t yet manifested and Australia’s engagement in Iraq and Afghanistan was beginning while East Timor was winding down | Max Blenkin

Brazilian aerospace and defence major, Embraer has announced the establishment of a fully owned Indian subsidiary.

Babcock Australasia has expanded its servicing portfolio to include Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessels, which reinforces its place as the Regional Maintenance Provider West.

Despite persistent warnings from both Coalition and Labor governments that Australia’s strategic environment is deteriorating, the Labor government has lost another opportunity to adequately fund defence for the challenges ahead | Max Blenkin

Japanese officials have entered into discussions with Sydney-based, unmanned ocean surveillance system producer, Ocius, during the DSEI Japan 2025 defence and security exhibition | Corey Lee Bell

Hanwha Defence Australia has appointed Ben Hudson as Managing Director. His new position will be effective from 2 June. 

The Deputy Premier of South Australia, Susan Close, together with Defence Trailblazer, have launched Australia’s allegedly first suite of credit-ready Combat Systems Engineering Micro-credentials.

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Saab Australia. This agreement aims to explore opportunities for collaboration on the MEKO A-200 frigate platform.