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Welcome back to ADM's rolling coverage of Land Forces 2026. This story will be updated throughout the day as our team of journalists unpack the latest news and developments coming out of the show. Read more
Defence company Thales has unveiled a new large uncrewed vehicle able to transport 10 tonnes of cargo and deliver power to operate remote installations such as a hospital or a radar system | Max Blenkin
This video summary covers news about Arafura OPVs being homeported at Cairns and Boeing being awarded the USN's F/A-XX 6th generation fighter program.
In the continuing war of drones versus defensive systems, it’s entirely possible to shoot down an Iranian Shahed worth maybe $50,000 with a Patriot PAC-3 missile costing upwards of US $4 million | Max Blenkin
American power today echoes the kingdoms of Europe, the Mongol khans, and even the emperors of Rome.
The Defence Space Safety Program is supporting the ADF’s activities in space while ensuring commanders and managers have the flexibility that is essential for Defence operations | Grant McHerron
Australian technology companies are increasingly finding they need volume to make manufacturing efficient and profitable and R&D affordable | Gregor Ferguson
The owner of a logistics company with prior involvement in F-35 parts freight, and reported to have diverted a shipment of classified parts to Hong Kong, recently partnered with a blacklisted firm linked to the Chinese military.
Back in mid-2024, the government pulled the plug on Schiebel S-100 Camcopter, even though the capability operated from warships with zero issues. Two years on, Schiebel is hoping the divorce isn’t final.
Rosebank Engineering is joining the Black Hawk sustainment network under a proposed new open agreement.
Nioa has partnered with North American advanced manufacturing specialist Macrodyne Technologies to explore munitions manufacturing opportunities in Australia.
Codan has unveiled its proposed solution for the Land 4140 Work Package 16 Tactical Edge Radio program, built around a radio already in service with the Australian Army.
Shield AI and Innovaero Technologieshave announced a collaboration to give the Australian Defence Force greater strike capability.
SubSea Craft has appointed Chris White as Managing Director of SubSea Craft Australia.
Rheinmetall and defence technology startup Breaker have signed a teaming agreement to bring human machine teaming to the Australian Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV).
Kongsberg Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zone 5 Technologies to explore collaboration opportunities to provide affordable, mass producible long-range strike and air-defence and anti-drone missiles for Australia.
Advanced Navigation will expand its Australian manufacturing capability into the US, establishing a Positioning, Navigation and Timing Centre of Excellence in Huntsville, Alabama.
Arkeus' Warden Hyperspectral Optical Radar will enter service with the Australian Army to provide wide-area domain awareness for the Integrator UAS.
While traditional mine detection commonly identifies metal, MineReader uses Magnetic Resonance technology developed by the CSIRO to detect the molecular signature of explosive compounds.
Leonardo has completed final training and delivery for the Improved Night/Day Observation Device (INOD) Block III thermal weapon sights provided to the Australian Army under the Land 159 Tranche 1 program.
In our latest Global Outlook, we revisit the bond market and Xi's visit to Washington, consider the implications of the war in Ethiopia's Tigray region, and what the US deal on Greenland could mean for Australia's Antarctic holdings.
Land Forces 2026 will bring the global land defence community to Perth for the first time next week, providing Australian industry with an opportunity to showcase its capabilities to an international audience.