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The Hunter Class Frigate Program has reached a milestone with the laying of the keel of the first Hunter-class frigate, NUSHIP Hunter. Read more
Japanese information technology firm NEC has won a contract from Japan’s Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Agency for research on an AI foundation model for processing underwater acoustics | Corey Lee Bell
A small north coast engineering company has developed an innovative deployable alert system for remote RAAF bases | Max Blenkin
Measures aimed at bolstering Japan’s sovereign defence industry capacity have received unprecedented focus in the 2026 Defense of Japan White Paper, which was published on 4 August | Corey Lee Bell
Last month Japan’s Acquisitions, Technology and Logistics Agency selected four unmanned aerial vehicles to participate in demonstration trials for its Interceptor Drone Rapid Acquisition Program | Corey Lee Bell
One of the realities of modern airpower is its reliance on the so-called ‘force multipliers’ for support | Nigel Pittaway
Rolls-Royce has announced it’s expanding its partnership with Melbourne engineering company Marand to supply three enclosures for the MT30 gas turbines which power UK Type 26 warships, including Australia’s Hunter-class frigates | Max Blenkin
Australian businesses have been called upon to step forward and play a direct role in sustaining US-built submarines in Western Australia, with new supply chain opportunities opening ahead of Submarine Rotational Force – West, commencing in 2027.
Kongsberg has signed a contract with General Dynamics Land Systems Canada for the delivery of Protector RS4 Remote Weapon Systems.
Nova Systems has expanded its National Systems Integration Centre into a new facility more than double the size of the original.
3ME Technology has been selected by the US Defense Innovation Unit to deliver and demonstrate its EdgeVolt portable energy storage capability under the Portable Resilient Integrated Storage Module program.
The Australian Defence Force has supported Operation Island Chief, a Pacific-led fisheries surveillance activity aimed at strengthening regional security.
The Australian Government has marked a milestone in Australia-Japan defence collaboration with successful field trials of a co-developed high-energy laser in South Australia.
The Australian Government met with industry partners in Canberra on 18 August for the fifth Product of Concern Summit to review progress supporting the sustainment of Australia’s Collins-class submarines.
Ocean Software has been selected by SkyAlyne to provide the Resource Management and Scheduling capability as part of the training system supporting Canada's Future Aircrew Training program for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Few nations on Earth carry a maritime burden quite like Australia's | Sponsored
Defence security advisory firm De Stefano & Co has officially opened its Melbourne office in August 2026, marking the company's second Australian office and an important step in its national growth strategy.
South Australian defence businesses will gain access to practical cyber security support designed to strengthen their resilience, improve defence readiness and unlock supply chain opportunities through a new industry capability uplift program.
Australia and the United Kingdom have signed a joint statement to deepen cooperation on the Active Electronically Scanned Array radar capability supplied by Canberra-based Company CEA Technologies.
