Mankind’s efforts in space are becoming critical for modern societies as communication systems and services such as Earth sensing through to precision location and timing, support both military and civilian operations | Grant McHerron and Kirra Davey
Back in June last year, the government resurrected a project to create a sovereign satellite capability which it had binned seven months earlier on grounds that what was proposed was expensive, insufficiently flexible and vulnerable | Max Blenkin
The European Defense Tech Hub brought its inaugural Australian Defense Tech Hackathon to Canberra last weekend 6-8 February, connecting innovators and defence stakeholders in a mission-focused environment | Keira Joyce
SeaTransport's amphibious transport ship has commenced contractor sea trials ahead of delivery. It is also soon to enter service with the US military.
An Australian-led space agriculture experiment will tomorrow launch to the International Space Station, marking a milestone for Australia’s growing space and advanced manufacturing sector.
Australian Defence Force procurement decisions which came to reality this year are set to shape force structure for perhaps the next half century | Max Blenkin
Embraer has concluded another executive-level visit to India as it has continued to expand and strengthen its supply chain in the country.
Babcock, in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Navy and Defence Logistics Command, has completed a large maintenance package on the Anzac-class frigate HMNZS Te Mana.
As we head into 2026, it’s time to look at the Defence projects we can expect will provide important updates and perhaps even tangible deliverables during the year | Grant McHerron
Defence is to sell off a good portion of its vast property estate, using proceeds to fund personnel and new capabilities | Max Blenkin
All the ADM coverage from the Singapore Airshow and Space Summit 2026.
Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency has awarded a contract to Japanese AI tech startup Abeja for an intensive study on self-driving AI technology | Corey Lee Bell
Defence Trailblazer, QuantX Labs and Adelaide University have completed a collaborative research project that has delivered significant advances in optical clock technology.
Demolition is not the first word on most people’s minds when it comes to Defence. But in an industry of evolution, sometimes the old needs to be demolished to usher in the new | Kirra Davey
Babcock Australasia has called on small and medium enterprises wanting to enter the defence industry to sign up to a nation-wide Defence Industry Engagement Series.
From 2 February 2026, Exercises Red Flag Nellis and Bamboo Eagle 26-1 will bring together aviators from Australia, the United States and United Kingdom in one of the most challenging and realistic air training environments available.
