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The preliminary results of an open innovation program to support tech start-ups to enter South Korea’s defence industry were announced by the nation’s government portal on 8 April | Corey Lee Bell Read more
The concept of minimum viable capability emerged from the 2023 Defence Strategic Review and 2024 National Defence Strategy as a means of accelerating procurement of complex technology but that hasn’t turned out to be an easy fix | Max Blenkin
Mark Ayton recently gained a valuable insight to the US Air Force bomber task force model and the significance of Australia as a deployed location, when he spoke with Lieutenant General Jason Armagost | Mark Ayton
Australia and Japan will continue to bolster security ties and focus on security challenges in the Indo-Pacific, the two nations’ defence ministers told reporters in Tokyo on 8 April | Corey Lee Bell
Australia now has all 72 of its planned F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters in country and with Final Operational Capability declared on 7 July last year, we need to be prepared to support them through their long life | Max Blenkin
Aside from the successful missile shot performed in December, Boeing Defence Australia’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft has recorded several key milestones | Nigel Pittaway
The views of Japan’s defence primes on how the industry can meet the challenges of surging domestic defence production demand was a core theme in a press conference hosted by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan on 2 April | Corey Lee Bell
Nickel aluminium bronze is a critical metal for naval propulsion systems, but making parts with this material is slow and difficult to produce – particularly in Australia.
On 9 April, Lockheed Martin Australia, the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Group, and the Australian Army conducted a live-fire demonstration of an Australian-manufactured Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System at the Woomera Test Range.
Australia has deployed a Royal Australian Air Force C‑27J Spartan aircraft and a contingent of around 130 Australian Defence Force personnel to participate in Exercise Bersama Shield 2026.
Sydney-based manufacturer Defence Seals & Spares will supply manhole and access panel gaskets; step covers and low-pressure air cylinder caps for the first Hunter class frigate.
Aurizn has signed a two-year contract extension with the Commonwealth of Australia, continuing its support of a critical Defence capability that keeps Australian military operations connected, coordinated and safe.
Adelaide University researchers have tested a new type of portable atomic clock at sea for the first time.
Defence Trailblazer has delivered its most significant Capability Showcase to date with the staging of DTECH26 at Parliament House, Canberra on 24 March.
The Australian Government has recommended to the Governor‑General, a number of senior command changes within the Australian Defence Force.
The Government has announced the development and extension of two programs to help local industry tap into the supply chains of our AUKUS partners.
The first Australian-made Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System missiles have been test-fired at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia.
BMT will be engaging with BAE Systems Australia, the prime contractor for the Design Support Contract supporting the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac class frigates.
BAE Systems Australia – Maritime, working with BMT, has been awarded the Anzac Class Designer Support Contract to sustain and enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac class fleet.
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract to supply 18 large Kamewa waterjets for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel program.
