Dutch State Secretary for Defence Derk Boswijk has signed a letter of intent with Electro Optic Systems. The letter has covered further work on EOS' Apollo High Energy Laser Weapon technology, which is designed for counter-drone defence.

L3Harris will design, produce and assemble the specialised mounts and integration kits used to fit tactical radios and communications equipment securely inside about 80 in-service Australian Army Bushmaster Command and Troop variants.

Eylex has announced its appointment as the exclusive in-country distributor for Invisio, a global provider of advanced communications and hearing protection systems, across Australia and New Zealand.

The Defence Space Safety Program is supporting the ADF’s activities in space while ensuring commanders and managers have the flexibility that is essential for Defence operations | Grant McHerron

Australia and New Zealand have strengthened their cooperation on defence science with the signing of a new Innovation, Science & Technology Statement of Intent.

Birdon has begun construction of the first tranche of its Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel at C&C Marine & Repair’s shipyard.

Visitor pre-registration has opened for K-DEX 2026 as organisers release further details of the international conference, defence briefing and business programs planned for the December exhibition.

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BAE Systems Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with aviation firm Skyryse, establishing a partnership to explore government and commercial opportunities for future autonomous rotary and fixed-wing aircraft.

The Australian Army will shortly conclude Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter flying operations in Darwin, marking a milestone in the transition to the new AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter capability.

Luminact has signed a Teaming Agreement with New Zealand’s Marops to expand capability delivery across Maritime and Air domains in addition to its current Land presence.

The US Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan for purchase of Ferry Support and related equipment.

The owner of a logistics company with prior involvement in F-35 parts freight, and reported to have diverted a shipment of classified parts to Hong Kong, recently partnered with a blacklisted firm linked to the Chinese military.

QUT has joined the Queensland Defence Science Alliance, expanding the alliance’s university network across Queensland and the Northern Territory to seven partners.

The Australian Government has launched a new online platform to strengthen defence cooperation, build capability and make training opportunities more accessible for the Pacific’s defence and security personnel.

DroneShield has opened an R&D Facility in Adelaide, further expanding the company's Australian research and development footprint.