Defence has appointed Leidos Australia as its Land 156 Systems Integration Partner in a $45.9 million contract announced today | Kirra Davey

Japan and Norway have agreed to strengthen defence equipment and technology cooperation, after a meeting between high ranking Defence ministry officials | Corey Lee Bell

The Australian Defence Force is further expanding its drone and counter-drone capabilities, with the Army set to acquire a new medium-range precision loitering munition system | Max Blenkin

The Republic of Korea would like to be able to launch its satellites from Australian territory, an important capability in time of war with North Korea when small surveillance satellites would need to be replaced regularly and rapidly.

Why enter ADM 30 under 30?

With applications now open for ADM 30 Under 30 2025 Awards, journalist Kirra Davey spoke to previous winner, Nastassja Regan, about her experience with the awards.

ADM is thrilled to announce the finalists of the Women in Defence Awards 2025!

Aurecon signs EWP contract

Aurecon has been selected as a partner by the Department of Defence to deliver the Estate Works Program for the next six years.

Birdon and MMT AB partner on tactical bridging systems

Birdon has partnered with Swedish engineering firm MMT AB to deliver next-generation tactical bridging systems to allied defence forces, including the Australian Defence Force.

GA-ASI tests Collaborative Combat Aircraft

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.'s aircraft, the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft has conducted flight testing in coordination with the US Air Force.

WA defence companies to showcase at UK DSEI 2025

In a push to promote Western Australia’s defence industries, WA Defence Industries Minister Paul Papalia will lead a delegation of local business to the United Kingdom to exhibit their capabilities and hopefully unlock access to allied supply chains.

Defence appoints Mott MacDonald as PDS Contractor

The Australian Department of Defence has appointed Mott MacDonald as a Project Delivery Services Contractor under the Base Services Transformation Program. 

The APP Group partners with Defence on PDS

The APP Group has announced it has been awarded a multi-year Project Delivery Services contract to support the Australian Department of Defence. 

Nioa commences primary explosives manufacturing

Nioa has commenced primary explosives manufacturing at the Government-owned Contractor-operated munitions facility in Benalla, Victoria. 

Visionary Machines wins counter-drone grant

Visionary Machines have been awarded a $4.4 million grant under the Australian Government’s Industry Growth Program to commercialise its counter-drone technology, Pandion Sentinel.

Saab secures Gripen E/F order for Thailand

Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and received an order for four Gripen E/F fighter aircraft from it for the Kingdom of Thailand.

JLL wins Defence estate management contract

JLL has been selected by the Department of Defence to provide National Program Services for the Defence Estate Works Program.

Babcock reclaims ex-HMAS Anzac military equipment

Babcock Australasia has recycled military equipment from decommissioned frigate ex-HMAS Anzac.

SMC completes Scintilla propulsion engine development

Space Machines Company has announced the completion of its Scintilla propulsion engine.

Leidos Australia wins air sustainment contract

Leidos Australia has been selected by the Joint Systems Division  of the Department of Defence, to deliver its Air Component Command and Control Capability System sustainment program.