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Welcome back to ADM's rolling coverage of Land Forces 2026. This story will be updated throughout the day as our team of journalists unpack the latest news and developments coming out of the show. Read more
Defence company Thales has unveiled a new large uncrewed vehicle able to transport 10 tonnes of cargo and deliver power to operate remote installations such as a hospital or a radar system | Max Blenkin
This video summary covers news about Arafura OPVs being homeported at Cairns and Boeing being awarded the USN's F/A-XX 6th generation fighter program.
In the continuing war of drones versus defensive systems, it’s entirely possible to shoot down an Iranian Shahed worth maybe $50,000 with a Patriot PAC-3 missile costing upwards of US $4 million | Max Blenkin
American power today echoes the kingdoms of Europe, the Mongol khans, and even the emperors of Rome.
The Defence Space Safety Program is supporting the ADF’s activities in space while ensuring commanders and managers have the flexibility that is essential for Defence operations | Grant McHerron
Australian technology companies are increasingly finding they need volume to make manufacturing efficient and profitable and R&D affordable | Gregor Ferguson
The owner of a logistics company with prior involvement in F-35 parts freight, and reported to have diverted a shipment of classified parts to Hong Kong, recently partnered with a blacklisted firm linked to the Chinese military.
Arsenal-2, a new software-defined shipyard backed by a $3.7 billion private capital investment by Anduril Industries, will manufacture critical components for the Virginia-class submarine.
Rheinmetall has partnered with Australian company Praetorian Aeronautics to deliver a containerised counter-UAS system.
In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Brett Hill, CEO and founder of Praetorian Aeronautics about scaling up counter uncrewed aerial systems capabilities and their partnership with Rheinmetall Defence Australia.
Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) and Milrem Robotics are expanding their cooperation in uncrewed ground systems.
SYPAQ Systems has launched the Corvo Vipera, a compact, tube-launched Small Uncrewed Aerial System.
Defence has contracted L3Harris Technologies to deliver an advanced command and control suite for Army Bushmaster vehicles | Max Blenkin
Back in mid-2024, the government pulled the plug on Schiebel S-100 Camcopter, even though the capability operated from warships with zero issues. Two years on, Schiebel is hoping the divorce isn’t final.
Rosebank Engineering is joining the Black Hawk sustainment network under a proposed new open agreement.
Nioa has partnered with North American advanced manufacturing specialist Macrodyne Technologies to explore munitions manufacturing opportunities in Australia.
Codan has unveiled its proposed solution for the Land 4140 Work Package 16 Tactical Edge Radio program, built around a radio already in service with the Australian Army.
Shield AI and Innovaero Technologieshave announced a collaboration to give the Australian Defence Force greater strike capability.
SubSea Craft has appointed Chris White as Managing Director of SubSea Craft Australia.
Rheinmetall and defence technology startup Breaker have signed a teaming agreement to bring human machine teaming to the Australian Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV).
Kongsberg Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zone 5 Technologies to explore collaboration opportunities to provide affordable, mass producible long-range strike and air-defence and anti-drone missiles for Australia.
Advanced Navigation will expand its Australian manufacturing capability into the US, establishing a Positioning, Navigation and Timing Centre of Excellence in Huntsville, Alabama.
Arkeus' Warden Hyperspectral Optical Radar will enter service with the Australian Army to provide wide-area domain awareness for the Integrator UAS.
While traditional mine detection commonly identifies metal, MineReader uses Magnetic Resonance technology developed by the CSIRO to detect the molecular signature of explosive compounds.
Leonardo has completed final training and delivery for the Improved Night/Day Observation Device (INOD) Block III thermal weapon sights provided to the Australian Army under the Land 159 Tranche 1 program.
