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In what is arguably the biggest reform of the Defence Department in the last 50 years, Defence Minister Richard Marles announced the creation of a new procurement agency. Read more
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation is warning Australia’s defence industry that foreign intelligence services are aggressively targeting the sector and that industry should harden its defences against espionage | Grant McHerron
The ongoing Ukraine conflict has evolved into a battle of the drones but underlying that is a little appreciated battle of the radio frequency spectrum | Max Blenkin
Defence company Thales Australia has opened a new cyber Security Operations Centre in Canberra to protect Government and Critical Infrastructure clients from cyber attack | Max Blenkin
By the time these words are read, the third of six Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessels will have been launched at Civmec’s yard at Henderson in Western Australia | Gregor Ferguson
The US Navy has cancelled plans for the next four frigates under the Constellation-class Frigate Program. They had begun procuring the Constellation-class frigates in 2020, and a total of six were procured through 2024 | Kirra Davey
In the era of Mogami-class frigates and nuclear-powered submarines, the Australian Maritime College has more to offer than meets the eye | Kirra Davey
Ocius has launched a first of its type, hybrid class Bluebottle, which it is hoped will enable Ocius Bluebottles to operate in more locations globally.
Ocius has appointed US-based investor and board advisor, David Fox, as a non-executive director.
AtSpace has successfully launched its Australian-made A01 rocket on 27 November 2025. The company is a Brisbane-based rocket manufacturer. According to the company, this has placed it in the "rocketry record books".
Senetas and Nokia have announced a strategic alliance to deliver joint capabilities specifically designed for mission-critical network environments.
Babcock International and Hamilton-based tech firm, Company-X, have signed an agreement to have New Zealand-made virtual reality training technology reach defence forces around the world.
Fincantieri and the US Navy have reached an agreement that will provide for reshaping the future of the Constellation-class Program.
A Royal Australian Navy clearance diving team has led underwater maintenance work on Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Vermont while alongside at HMAS Stirling.
DroneShield has received a follow-on contract for $5.2 million from an in-country European reseller, that is contractually required to distribute the products to a European military customer.
Six space startups have graduated from the University of South Australia’s 2025 Venture Catalyst Space accelerator program.
Arican Advisory and Capital, an Australian defence industry consulting firm, has announced the opening of its new United States’ office in the heartland of the American defence industry - Denver, Colorado.
Saab Australia has signed up as the newest industry partner to an Australia-first initiative, blending university study with practical workplace training to support South Australia’s growing defence sector.
Nioa has signed a new long-term small arms support contract with the Australian Department of Defence.
