QinetiQ has supported HMS Anson’s routine Submarine Maintenance Period in Australia, using additive manufacturing to deliver replacement parts in what it claims was just four weeks - much quicker than the months or years it usually takes.

Q-CTRL has released a white paper demonstrating the near-term capability for quantum computers, powered by its performance-management software, to solve complex computational problems for the military.

The 10th Fires Brigade has been diligently putting the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System through its paces for the Australian Army during Exercise Raptors Strike in Cultana, South Australia.

Civmec Defence Industries has congratulated the Royal Australian Navy on the commissioning of HMAS Eyre and recognises the contribution of the skilled workforce and industry partners who built and supported the ship. 

The Whiskey Project Group has been awarded a contract to build Whiskey Bravo vessels for the United States Marine Corps.

While attention has been directed recently to whether we will actually receive Virginia submarines, or when the contract for the Mogami frigates will be signed, the Navy’s other major shipbuilding undertaking has been quietly achieving its targets | Nigel Pittaway

Australia and Japan stepped up defence-related engagements in late May, on the back of both nations’ pledges to deepen defence ties during a defence minister bilateral meeting on 18 April | Corey Lee Bell

Silentium Defence has appointed Sam Macmillan as Chief Financial Officer as the company continues to expand across allied defence markets and scale deployment of its passive radar capability globally.

The CEA Technologies Board of Directors has appointed Alan Clements as Chief Executive Officer.

Aurora Labs has entered into a Teaming Agreement with MBDA. 

Greenroom Robotics has announced three senior executive appointments as the company expands across defence and commercial markets in Australia and overseas.

The Indian Ocean Defence & Security Conference and Exhibition is being held from Tuesday 26 May to Thursday 28 May 2026 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition centre | Kirra Davey

Silentium Defense has announced the appointment of Matthew Ratnesar as Chief Executive Officer, North America and the establishment of the company's new US headquarters in Apex, North Carolina.

Acacia Systems to advance Onyx, its passive sonar automatic detection, tracking and localisation capability, to deliver enhanced tracking performance across a wider range of challenging acoustic environments.

QinetiQ Australia has announced the appointment of Stephen Loosley, to its Advisory Board.

The new Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence has commenced its work in examining Defence policy, capability development, and administration and expenditure, with an emphasis on long‑term effectiveness and strategic outcomes.