Fleet Space Technologies has opened its new global headquarters and space-tech hyperfactory at Adelaide Airport’s Catalyst Park.

QinetiQ has appointed Corry Neale as Chief Executive, Australia Sector.

At the time of writing Defence is understood to be close to announcing winners in its quest to field a family of loitering munitions under Mission Talon Strike | Gregor Ferguson

With Australia’s decision to purchase Japanese Mogami frigates, defence ties with Japan have deepened, as have relationships in the space business where large and smaller players are interested in Australia’s growing space capabilities | Max Blenkin

Bolstering deterrence through acquiring long range submarines, transferring technology to like-minded countries, and defence industry reforms were among the key recommendations of the Japan Ministry of Defence’s report | Corey Lee Bell

The Defence SA Advisory Board has appointed the former Chief of the Australian Army, Lieutenant General, Rick Burr, as Chair. 

According to a report by public broadcaster, Japan Broadcasting Corporation, on 22 September, Japan’s Kongō-class JS Chōkai guided missile destroyer set sail for the United States | Corey Lee Bell

Arican Advisory & Capital and CFN Consultants have announced a new affiliation agreement that will allow both firms to expand the range and depth of support they provide to clients navigating the defence and security sectors of Canada and Australia.

Northrop Grumman Corporation has partnered with in-country companies to deliver advanced radar capabilities to Taiwan. The company has also signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology.

Australia has joined partners from the Five Power Defence Arrangements in support of the only multilateral security arrangement of its kind in Southeast Asia with the launch of Exercise Bersama Lima 2025.

ADM’s Asia correspondent Corey Lee Bell reports on Taiwan’s recent Han Kuang exercise, designed to rehearse a response to a potential invasion | Corey Lee Bell

Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 sent an unmistakable message to potential adversaries of Australia and the United States when it comes to the security of the Indo-Pacific, one of the most critical areas of operations in the world | Kate Banville

A visiting US academic who specialises in civil-military relations has warned of concerted efforts by foreign actors to undermine democratic military forces | Max Blenkin

South Korean defence industry firms possessed a strong presence at the 2025 Poland International Defence Industry Exhibition, held in Kielce on September 2-5 | Corey Lee Bell

The Defence Teaming Centre has announced the finalists in its annual awards reflecting a broad range of innovative projects, initiatives and collaborations that are shaping the future of Defence.  

Advanced Navigation has announced its expansion to establish PNT Centres of Excellence across Europe and the United States, beginning with the United Kingdom.