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Saronic announces strategic partnership with Lloyd's Register
Saronic announces a strategic partnership with Lloyd’s Register, a provider of classification and compliance services for the marine and offshore...
May 19 2026
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Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence commences work in first meeting
The new Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence has commenced its work in examining Defence policy, capability development, and administration and expenditure.
May 19 2026
JFD stealth multi-role rebreather achieves CE certification
A stealth multi-role rebreather produced by James Fisher Defence has achieved Conformité Européenne certification in a move designed to meet release to market.
May 19 2026
Sentinel Boats to supply seven 830R boats for Australia's Special Operations Forces
Tasmanian boat builder Sentinel Boats secured a Defence contract to deliver up to seven general purpose watercraft for Australia’s elite Special Operations Forces.
May 19 2026
ADF HIMARS get their sea-legs via landing craft transfers
Australian High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems have travelled from ship to shore via landing craft mechanised Mark 8 (LCM-8) and the Mexeflote, in a transport milestone.
May 18 2026
USSF Space Systems Command, Northrop Grumman to prototype next-gen tactical SATCOM capability
The US Space Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract worth nearly US$400 million to develop a next-gen protected military satellite prototype, with implications for...
May 18 2026
2000 US Marines touch down in Darwin for six month Marine Rotational Force deployment
Around 2000 United States Marine Corps personnel and sailors have touched down as the 15th iteration of the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin in the Northern Territory.
May 18 2026
Opposition commits to first national security strategy since 2013
As part of the Opposition’s budget commitments announced late last week, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has confirmed that a returned Coalition government would commit to...
May 18 2026
Hardware elsewhere: Russia’s sombre Victory Day parade spooked by drone threats
Russia’s imposing array of military hardware and visiting foreign officials were thin on the ground during the country’s recent Victory Day, both groups likely spooked by...
May 18 2026
Anduril, UK Defence to partner on next-gen Apache Collaborative Combat Aircraft capability
The United Kingdom has selected Anduril UK for the next stage of a major autonomous strike program aimed at developing uncrewed collaborative aircraft to operate alongside...
May 18 2026
Government announces new chief of joint capabilities
The Albanese government has appointed Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz as the next chief of joint capabilities, handing one of Defence’s most strategically important leadership...
May 18 2026
Takaichi’s push to rewrite Article 9 risks trading a hard-won peace for an uncertain security
Opinion: On Constitution Day last week, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stood before a pro-revision forum and issued what amounted to a quiet ultimatum to Japan’s postwar...
May 16 2026
EOS announces details of MARSS acquisition
Defence tech company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) is accelerating its push into the counter-drone market through the acquisition of European command-and-control specialist...
May 15 2026
Phasor Innovation, Nomad Atomics, Q-CTRL secure Defence contracts for undersea navigation technology
Three Australian companies have been awarded contracts to develop new undersea navigation technology.
May 15 2026
Lockheed Martin Australia selected preferred Combat System Integration partner for Australia’s future Virginia Class submarines
The Australian government has selected Lockheed Martin Australia as the preferred Combat System Integration partner for Australia’s future fleet of sovereign Virginia Class...
May 15 2026
ADF graduates strengthen space capabilities in new course
Students have graduated from the Australian Defence Force’s first space operations training course.
May 15 2026
KTEK Aerosystems confirms imminent listing on Australian Securities Exchange
KTEK Aerosystems has confirmed its listing on the Australian Securities Exchange, with trading to commence on Monday, 18 May.
May 15 2026
Arkeus announces $25m in funding to accelerate manufacturing
Defence technology company Arkeus has announced raising $25 million in Series A funding to accelerate its global expansion.
May 15 2026
Australia officially opens Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility at RAAF Base Edinburgh
The Australian and South Australian governments have officially opened the $200 million Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility at Royal Australian Air Force Base...
May 15 2026
Saab announces new HEAT 758 Carl-Gustaf munition to defeat ERA-equipped vehicles
Defence manufacturer Saab has announced a new HEAT 758 anti-tank ammunition for the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle infantry support weapon.
May 15 2026