Australian autonomous systems integrator Drone Forge has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Arkeus to explore the deployment of Warden, Arkeus’ hyperspectral optical radar technology.

Silentium Defence has highlighted how strategic partnerships with industry and government are helping Australian-developed passive radar technology reach defence and security markets.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has won a contract for proof of concept for new simultaneous multi-drone control technology, according to the latest monthly tender list released by Japan’s Acquisitions, Technology and Logistics Agency | Corey Lee Bell

Speaking at the Land Forces defence expo in Perth, Marles said he was aware of a media report that US undercover agents had breached restricted areas of Australian Defence bases | Max Blenkin

Australia has joined Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom for Exercise Bersama Lima 2026.

The development of Northrop Grumman’s next generation gyroscopes has been supported by the Hollow Core Optical Fibre Fabrication project.

AXT has announced the signing of a Heads of Agreement with Stärke-AMG’s Additive Division.

While traditional mine detection commonly identifies metal, MineReader uses Magnetic Resonance technology developed by the CSIRO to detect the molecular signature of explosive compounds.

Specialist project management consultancy, TBH, has strengthened its national Defence team with two senior appointments in Melbourne and Adelaide and a Director-level promotion in Perth.

This video summary covers news about Arafura OPVs being homeported at Cairns and Boeing being awarded the USN's F/A-XX 6th generation fighter program.

DroneShield has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract supporting Joint Interagency Task Force 401’s Domestic Shield initiative.

Visionary Machines has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed David Pullini as Chairman, effective 24 September 2026.

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.

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

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.

Australian technology companies are increasingly finding they need volume to make manufacturing efficient and profitable and R&D affordable | Gregor Ferguson