We are proud to present the winners of the 2025 30 under 30 Awards, who have gone above and beyond in their careers through volunteering, mentoring, and acting as a role model for young people in the defence industry.

The Australian Navy and Australian Army have commemorated 125 years of service, recognising the generations of sailors and soldiers who have served the nation with distinction.

Sixty-three Japanese small and medium enterprises looking for business opportunities in Japan’s defence sector showcased their wares at the Technology and Logistics Agency’s 26th Defense Industry Promotion Exhibition | Corey Lee Bell

SYOS has announced an agreement to supply the New Zealand Defence Force with a portfolio of air, land and sea products and services. 

The government is seeking proposals from venture capital firms to co-invest in Australian companies developing next-generation defence technologies | Max Blenkin

Visual technology, drones and precision machining were among the standout features of Japan’s Acquisitions, Technology and Logistics Agency’s 2026 Defense Industry Promotion Exhibition, which was held in Tokyo on February 12-13 | Corey Lee Bell

The Australian Government will seek proposals from Australia’s private capital market for potential co-investments in local industry and businesses developing defence and dual‑use advanced capabilities.

When Navy veteran Alex Hale was struck by a car and paralysed from the waist down, the future felt uncertain. The accident disrupted every routine, assumption and plan he and his family had in place.

Defence Export Controls has retired the Australian General Licence permit type as part of ongoing work to strengthen Australia’s export controls framework.

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

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.