Despite persistent warnings from both Coalition and Labor governments that Australia’s strategic environment is deteriorating, the Labor government has lost another opportunity to adequately fund defence for the challenges ahead | Max Blenkin

Hanwha Defence Australia has appointed Ben Hudson as Managing Director. His new position will be effective from 2 June. 

The Deputy Premier of South Australia, Susan Close, together with Defence Trailblazer, have launched Australia’s allegedly first suite of credit-ready Combat Systems Engineering Micro-credentials.

Japan’s desire to deepen defence partnerships and contribute to a stronger defence industrial/technological base in the region were key themes in DSEI Japan 2025, a three-day defence exhibition which opened on 21 May in Chiba, Japan | Corey Lee Bell

Marsh has been appointed by the Australian Government to the Maritime Insurance Program, which comprises all aspects of Australia’s naval shipbuilding, sustainment and modernisation activities.

The national audit office has found Defence has failed to maximise Australian industry participation in its vast procurement program and its arrangements to achieve industry participation were at best only partly fit for purpose | Max Blenkin

An Australian law enforcement agency has decided to use DroneShield to deliver advanced counter-drone solutions under a contract valued at over $1 million.

The inaugural ADM Sustainment Summit took place at the Hyatt Hotel in Canberra on 10 December, bringing together stakeholders from across Defence, industry and academia to discuss the how and whys of sustainment | Ben Felton

Electro Optic Systems has announced that it has secured a new order for Remote Weapon Systems amounting to €31 million (approx. AU $53 million). 

Saab Australia and ST Engineering partner on delivering deployable health solutions for combat field hospitals in the Asia Pacific region. The companies have signed a teaming agreement. 

Lawful by Design is a new initiative by legal advisory firm Article 36 Legal, which will encourage defence companies to abide by International Humanitarian Law | Kirra Davey

As the Australian Defence Force continues to increase the number of women in the ranks, one constant remains – most uniform and equipment items are not always well suited to the female form | Max Blenkin

NOJA Power will provide specialist electrical equipment to restore Ukraine's energy system. The contract including local installations is valued at $10 million.

The Australian Defence Force has sent forces to Exercise Croix du Sud 2025 in New Caledonia as well as Wallis and Futuna.

In 2023 to 2024, the Australian defence industry contributed $11.9 billion in gross value added to the Australian economy according to figures released on 16 April 2025 by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Ascent Pty Ltd believes it has found an easier path for Australian defence contractors to tap into the US's defence procurement system: go through Hawaii | Steve Hitchen