Kongsberg Defence Australia has signed a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia to establish Australia’s first missile manufacturing factory in Newcastle, NSW.

From Mount Stromlo in the ACT and Learmonth in Western Australia, Canberra-based defence and space company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) was among those watching when a group of Chinese satellites engaged in practice dogfighting | Max Blenkin

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of Countermeasures, Chaff, and Impulse Cartridges and related equipment for an estimated cost of AU $262 million.

The United States State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Philippines of F-16 Aircraft for an estimated cost of AU $9.23 billion. 

HEO has been chosen by Space Machines Company to support its on-orbit servicing and space debris mitigation demonstration, Space-MAITRI, which is scheduled to launch in late 2026.

Defence Innovation Partnership have chosen to fund seven research projects which will deliver advanced technologies for Defence.

In partnership with Spire, Myriota has launched a further four satellites that have been added to its UltraLite LEO constellation.

Texas company SLSCO has been awarded a contract for the construction of an aircraft parking apron and supporting facilities at RAAF Base Darwin.

QinetiQ has received dual certification to enhance aircraft design and production. They now hold Defence approval for all Australian Defence Force aircraft.

KBR has won a contract to continue supporting the MQ-4C Triton aircraft with critical mission planning capabilities until November this year.

China’s DeepSeek artificial intelligence was officially launched on 20 January, wiping billions from the value of US stocks, particularly tech companies such as Nvidia | Max Blenkin

The head of Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control Division says a domestic capability for production of solid rocket motors is fundamental to Australian manufacture of guided weapons | Max Blenkin

Toll Aviation has showcased its latest advancement in aviation training, the Mixed Augmented Virtual Reality Simulator, at the Avalon Air Show | Liep Gatwech

NIOA has appreciated the opportunity to participate in the Australian Army’s successful live-fire exercise of the Assegai 155mm munition, marking a milestone in advancing battlefield lethality.

Hanwha Defence Australia’s and Elphinstone will partner on the hull production of HDA's Redbacks, as a part of the delivery of the Redback family of Infantry. 

Entries are now open for the ADM Women in Defence Awards 2025!