The Australian Defence Force says it’s aware of the potential threats to undersea data cables linking Australia to the rest of the world and is considering what can be done | Max Blenkin

Tests on Japan’s Block I Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile have yielded positive results and follow up research is on track to be completed before the missiles’ scheduled deployment as early as next year | Corey Lee Bell

L3Harris Australia has unveiled its new Netcaster tactical router, a networking system. In another MilCIS announcement, DTC has initiated Australian production of its latest advanced drone radio technology, BluSDR-6 | Max Blenkin

The Navy’s Hunter Class Frigate Program, which will deliver six world-leading Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates, has become somewhat of a large target for critics in recent times | Nigel Pittaway

One of the questions ADM is asked most frequently about AUKUS is whether it will reduce Australia’s sovereignty | Ewen Levick

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Saab and Wrights sign New Zealand maritime and defence MoU

Saab Australia and maritime electronics company Wright Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding defence and maritime opportunities in New Zealand.

Nova Systems and Air Lloyd Aerotechnics partner on aircraft completion centre

The endorsement of Nova Systems’ first Completion Centre in Europe has been announced through a strategic Teaming Agreement with Air Lloyd Aerotechnics. 

HIFraser first to qualify for AUKUS supply chain

ASC, together with American submarine manufacturers General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII Newport News Shipbuilding, have announced that HIFraser is the first Australian business to qualify for the Virginia class submarine supply chain.

L3Harris launches sovereign software router for Australia

L3Harris Technologies has launched a next-generation software device called NETCASTER – the NETwork Control and Service Translation Enhanced Router.

QinetiQ and Forcys to strengthen undersea and autonomous systems safety

QinetiQ and Forcys have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen Australia’s sovereign capability in maritime assurance, with the hope of ensuring undersea and autonomous systems are safe, reliable, and ready for operation.

Flinders and Blueforge Alliance partner on maritime defence research and education

Flinders University and Blueforge Alliance Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on maritime research and education programs in support of AUKUS.

Babcock completes Critical Design Review for Hunter frigate system

Babcock Australasia has completed the Critical Design Review for the Hunter class frigate Air Weapons Handling System – a key function on the Royal Australian Navy ship.

DTC launches drone radio at MiLCIS

DTC has launched the BluSDR-6 at MiLCIS 2025 in Canberra, attended by Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko, along with defence industry and government representatives.

ST Engineering iDirect and Black Cat Systems unveil advanced satcom lab

ST Engineering iDirect and Black Cat Systems to expand their partnership to establish an Advanced satellite communications Technology Demonstration Lab.

EOS secures another European counter-drone RWS order

Electro Optic Systems has announced that it has secured a new order for its Slinger Counter-Drone Remote Weapon Systems. 

Chess Dynamics positioner operates as part of Mellori system

Chess Dynamics has confirmed that its latest positioner, Omega, is now in operational use as part of the Blue Jay Horizon system.

ASC and Austal partner on additive manufacturing

ASC and Austal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on additive manufacturing technologies and workforce development, to strengthen Australia’s sovereign naval capability.