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Where previously satellites only had to contend with the extremely harsh environmental factors of launch and operations on orbit, today the threats include proximity operations | Grant McHerron Read more
While attention has been directed recently to whether we will actually receive Virginia submarines, or when the contract for the Mogami frigates will be signed, the Navy’s other major shipbuilding undertaking has been quietly achieving its targets | Nigel Pittaway
Australia and Japan stepped up defence-related engagements in late May, on the back of both nations’ pledges to deepen defence ties during a defence minister bilateral meeting on 18 April | Corey Lee Bell
Once Australia was planning to acquire two used Virginia-class nuclear powered submarines from the US, plus one new-built boat fresh from the production line | Max Blenkin
The Indian Ocean Defence & Security Conference and Exhibition is being held from Tuesday 26 May to Thursday 28 May 2026 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition centre | Kirra Davey
In an unusually scathing report, the Australian National Audit Office has found Defence’s management of the proposed Collins-class submarine life extension program resulted in extra costs and delays while leaving capability risks | Max Blenkin
Corvus Technology Solutions has formally opened its new factory in Melbourne’s Bayswater suburb, demonstrating progress for the company and its role in delivering Australian sovereign manufacturing capability | Grant McHerron
QinetiQ has supported HMS Anson’s routine Submarine Maintenance Period in Australia, using additive manufacturing to deliver replacement parts in what it claims was just four weeks - much quicker than the months or years it usually takes.
Q-CTRL has released a white paper demonstrating the near-term capability for quantum computers, powered by its performance-management software, to solve complex computational problems for the military.
The 10th Fires Brigade has been diligently putting the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System through its paces for the Australian Army during Exercise Raptors Strike in Cultana, South Australia.
The Whiskey Project Group has been awarded a contract to build Whiskey Bravo vessels for the United States Marine Corps.
Omni Executive has partnered with United Kingdom company, Samarkand, to support Australia’s Nuclear Submarine Program under AUKUS.
DroneShield has received a $24.9 million contract supporting the mission of the US Department of War’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401.
Boeing has validated another advanced capability for the MQ-28 collaborative combat aircraft, stealth performance.
Electro Optic Systems has appointed Air Vice-Marshal (Ret’d) Catherine Roberts and Major General (Ret’d) Kathryn Toohey as Non-Executive Directors, effective 1 June 2026.
Lockheed Martin Australia, in collaboration with UNSW and Adelaide University researchers, and delivered through Lockheed Martin's Advanced Systems & Technologies R&D team, six R&D projects are underway and being supported by the Defence Trailblazer.
The Royal Australian Navy commissioned HMAS Eyre into the fleet on 30 May, in a ceremony at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia.
Ausco Marine has announced the successful completion of a project to develop, supply, install and commission, its AMAS Intelligent Buoy technology solution for a border security operation in Singapore.
Missiles made in Australia will now include more locally-made components as Australia takes the next step in establishing a domestic missile manufacturing industry.
The MQ-28 has completed three operational flight tests on the Point Mugu Sea Range at US Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California, to validate autonomous operations and demonstrate rapid deployment and sustained operations.
