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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

ADM is thrilled to announce the finalists of the Women in Defence Awards 2025!

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Seeking the final frontier

iLaunch Trailblazer is funding projects to help build a home-grown space industry that brings with it commercial success | Steve Hitchen

Thales Australia and Defence have partnered for the major logistical movement of critical ordnance across the country. It is alleged that almost 4 million items were delivered to strengthen the firepower efforts at Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.

More on Mogami

Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class frigate was chosen because it offered the best cost, capabilities and delivery schedule, not because its choice would enhance the already strong Japan-Australia strategic relationship, the government says | Max Blenkin

Australia’s new General Purpose Frigate will be the Japanese Mogami, selected over the German TKMS MEKO A-200.

Vection Technologies has deployed AI and XR driven military capability to defence contractors in Europe. 

Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited has announced that it has secured an order for a drone defence capability based on a new type of high-power laser.

Entries are now open for the ADM 30 Under 30 Awards 2025!

According to Defence, new figures show Defence recruitment has surged by more than 1800 personnel from this time last year.

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Defence and autonomous systems

On Sunday 1 June, several Russian trailer truck drivers were delivering wooden cabins to addresses across the country. En route, all received calls from the businessmen who had booked their services | Ewen Levick

Nova Systems has been awarded a contract to deliver a Flight Test Instrumentation system to support The Royal Australian Navy.

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DSEI Japan 2025: Bigger than ever

DSEI Japan 2025, the third incarnation of Japan’s biggest and only government-backed defence and security exhibition, took place near Tokyo between 21 and 23 May | Corey Lee Bell

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Is DISP a security risk?

A Defence industry vetting system plagued by years of backlog and dysfunction may also be hindering national security efforts, according to insiders and experts | Kate Banville

Gilmour Space Technologies has completed the maiden test launch of Australia's first locally designed and built orbital rocket.