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

The government has officially launched the Collins-class submarine life of type extension program to ensure the Collins boats remain an effective capability pending the arrival of nuclear submarines next decade | Max Blenkin

The 2025-26 Defence budget was supposed to come in at $58.9 billion but it actually came in at $63.2 billion, around $4 billion higher than forecast, much of which was spent on the nuclear submarines program | Max Blenkin

Hanwha appoints new CEO

Hanwha Defence Australia has announced Donghyeon Kim as CEO, succeeding Ben Hudson. 

CEA Technologies appoints Chief Executive Officer

The CEA Technologies Board of Directors has appointed Alan Clements as Chief Executive Officer.

Aurora Labs and MBDA enter teaming agreement

Aurora Labs has entered into a Teaming Agreement with MBDA. 

Greenroom Robotics appoints senior executives

Greenroom Robotics has announced three senior executive appointments as the company expands across defence and commercial markets in Australia and overseas.

Bombardier Defense provides Global 6500 aircrafts

Bombardier Defense will provide three Global 6500 aircraft to fly maritime surveillance missions for the Australian Border Force.

ASC boosts Virginia class supply chain

ASC has announced that more than 60 businesses have progressed into the global submarine supply chain through a national qualification program to support the build of Virginia Class submarines.

Hyperion unveils 3D printed USV

Hyperion Systems has unveiled the southern hemisphere’s first alleged 3D printed Uncrewed Surface Vessel, marking a milestone for advanced manufacturing and autonomous maritime capability in Western Australia.

BAE Systems manufactures Hunter mast prototype

Western Australia is playing a key role in the delivery of the Hunter Class Frigate Program with the manufacture of a massive aluminium prototype mast and fabricated steel hull units at BAE Systems Australia’s Henderson shipyard facility.

ADF deters South-West Pacific illegal fishing

The Australian Defence Force has joined a multinational effort to detect and deter illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing across the South-West Pacific this month.

Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Thales test warhead

Lockheed Martin Australia, Northrop Grumman Australia and Thales Australia, have partnered on and conducted the successful detonation of a co-produced warhead at a test range near Bourke, NSW.

Silentium Defense appoints North America CEO

Silentium Defense has announced the appointment of Matthew Ratnesar as Chief Executive Officer, North America and the establishment of the company's new US headquarters in Apex, North Carolina.

SYOS introduces SU10 UUV

SYOS has introduced the SU10 uncrewed underwater vehicle to extend and strengthen its multi-domain autonomous uncrewed portfolio across air, land, sea to subsurface.

L&T and Exail to deliver Indian mine countermeasures

L&T and Exail have entered a strategic collaboration to deliver an advanced Unmanned Mine Countermeasures Suite for the Indian Navy’s Mine Counter Measures Vessels program.