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For the first time, Defence has selected Australian defence industry companies to showcase their capabilities at Australia’s largest military exercise, Exercise Talisman Sabre. Read more
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iLaunch Trailblazer is funding projects to help build a home-grown space industry that brings with it commercial success | Steve Hitchen
Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class frigate was chosen because it offered the best cost, capabilities and delivery schedule, not because its choice would enhance the already strong Japan-Australia strategic relationship, the government says | Max Blenkin
Australia’s new General Purpose Frigate will be the Japanese Mogami, selected over the German TKMS MEKO A-200.
Entries are now open for the ADM 30 Under 30 Awards 2025!
The Australian Defence Force has concluded a deployment of personnel to Papua New Guinea, as part of Exercise Pacific Partnership 2025.
Defence is acquiring 29 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters and Boeing Defence Australia has commenced recruitment to support the fleet.
Thales Australia and Defence have partnered for the major logistical movement of critical ordnance across the country. It is alleged that almost 4 million items were delivered to strengthen the firepower efforts at Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited has announced that it has secured an order for a drone defence capability based on a new type of high-power laser.
Vection Technologies has deployed AI and XR driven military capability to defence contractors in Europe.
According to Defence, new figures show Defence recruitment has surged by more than 1800 personnel from this time last year.
Gilmour Space Technologies has completed the maiden test launch of Australia's first locally designed and built orbital rocket.
A Project of Concern Summit was held in Canberra to support the sustainment of Australia’s Collins class submarines.
After the commissioning of HMAS Arafura, Civmec has announced NUSHIP Eyre has completed Sea Acceptance Testing in South Australia as part of the Sea 1180 program.
A-FLO Equipment has announced it has been awarded the contract to deliver 30 x 20 foot Mobile Workshop Containers to the Commonwealth, in partnership with Daronmont Technologies.
The forward-deployed US Navy submarine tender USS Frank Cable and the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio have arrived in Brisbane, Australia, for scheduled port visits on 26 and 27 July 2025 respectively.
The Australian Government has awarded a further 40 grants to support Australian defence businesses.
SYPAQ has signed a partnering agreement with the International Test Pilots School in Canada.
