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Electro Optic Systems has appointed Air Vice-Marshal (Ret’d) Catherine Roberts and Major General (Ret’d) Kathryn Toohey as Non-Executive Directors, effective 1 June 2026. Read more
Australia and Japan stepped up defence-related engagements in late May, on the back of both nations’ pledges to deepen defence ties during a defence minister bilateral meeting on 18 April | Corey Lee Bell
Once Australia was planning to acquire two used Virginia-class nuclear powered submarines from the US, plus one new-built boat fresh from the production line | Max Blenkin
The Indian Ocean Defence & Security Conference and Exhibition is being held from Tuesday 26 May to Thursday 28 May 2026 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition centre | Kirra Davey
In an unusually scathing report, the Australian National Audit Office has found Defence’s management of the proposed Collins-class submarine life extension program resulted in extra costs and delays while leaving capability risks | Max Blenkin
Corvus Technology Solutions has formally opened its new factory in Melbourne’s Bayswater suburb, demonstrating progress for the company and its role in delivering Australian sovereign manufacturing capability | Grant McHerron
Japan has selected one of the unmanned aerial vehicle platforms that will form part of its recently advanced SHIELD unmanned littoral defence network, the nation’s Ministry of Defense announced on 12 May | Corey Lee Bell
Lockheed Martin Australia, in collaboration with UNSW and Adelaide University researchers, and delivered through Lockheed Martin's Advanced Systems & Technologies R&D team, six R&D projects are underway and being supported by the Defence Trailblazer.
The Royal Australian Navy commissioned HMAS Eyre into the fleet on 30 May, in a ceremony at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia.
Ausco Marine has announced the successful completion of a project to develop, supply, install and commission, its AMAS Intelligent Buoy technology solution for a border security operation in Singapore.
Missiles made in Australia will now include more locally-made components as Australia takes the next step in establishing a domestic missile manufacturing industry.
The MQ-28 has completed three operational flight tests on the Point Mugu Sea Range at US Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California, to validate autonomous operations and demonstrate rapid deployment and sustained operations.
The Australian Government has appointed engineering consulting firm AECOM Australia to undertake site characterisation studies of the site, waters and surrounding environment at Henderson, Western Australia.
Saturn Fluid Engineering and Cooper Fluid Systems have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding, establishing a strategic partnership focused on supporting Defence, maritime and industrial capability across Australia.
The Royal Thai Navy has acquired two Airbus C295 in an enhanced transport configuration that will enable surveillance and Search and Rescue missions, on top of the logistic operations for Thailand.
Silentium Defence has appointed Sam Macmillan as Chief Financial Officer as the company continues to expand across allied defence markets and scale deployment of its passive radar capability globally.
The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its 14th and final P‑8A Poseidon aircraft.
Hanwha Defence Australia has announced Donghyeon Kim as CEO, succeeding Ben Hudson.
The CEA Technologies Board of Directors has appointed Alan Clements as Chief Executive Officer.
