Next-gen defence leaders views on nuclear
Australia’s transition to nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS trilateral partnership will require a dedicated effort and a significant shift in mindset according to a new study presented by a...
View ArticleRheinmetall takes over Hagedorn-NC
Rheinmetall AG is taking over Hagedorn-NC GmbH, headquartered in Osnabrück, Lower-Saxony. This long-established company has been producing industrial nitrocellulose for civilian applications in Lingen...
View ArticleGKN Aerospace wins C-17 blade deal
GKN Aerospace has signed a three-year contract with Boeing to provide fan blade repair services for the C-17 Globemaster (PW F117-100 / PW2000 dual-use) engines Leveraging 15+ years of experience in...
View ArticleAAR JV wins E-6B contract from US Navy
AAR has formed a joint venture, KALS, with KIRA Aviation Services under the US federal government’s Small Business Administration Mentor-Protégé Program. The joint venture was recently awarded an E-6B...
View ArticleGA-ASI expands targeting capability for MQ-9B SeaGuardian
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has demonstrated software that will provide in-flight target updates that will enable the MQ-9B SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to close...
View ArticleBAE Systems, Boeing sign 10-year Ghost Bat deal
BAE Systems Australia has entered into a 10-year Head Agreement with Boeing Defence Australia to deliver the company’s sovereign Vehicle Management System (VMS) into the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, driving...
View ArticleMarenav opens new facility in Lot Fourteen
Australian naval equipment manufacturer, Marenav, is the latest company to join a growing network of defence talent at Lot Fourteen’s innovation district, adding important capability to the state’s...
View ArticleBabcock paves new ground with RAAF airfield mats
Babcock Australasia (Babcock) will fast track the delivery of an innovative new pavement solution, set to revolutionise the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) ability to rapidly construct temporary...
View ArticleHMAS Sydney leads ADF support to Bersama Shield
Australia’s role as an active security partner in the Indo-Pacific will continue to strengthen, with the launch of Exercise Bersama Shield 2025. The annual exercise, held in and around Malaysia,...
View ArticleAustralian soldiers get their hands on next-gen pistol
Australian Army soldiers have begun fielding the next-generation service pistol, marking a major milestone for the LAND 300 Lethality System Program. Brisbane’s Gallipoli Barracks-based 7th Brigade is...
View ArticleSA grant to boost space tech
A South Australian Government space industry grant will accelerate the commercialisation of new thermal energy technology being developed by an SA company, to help spacecraft and their systems...
View ArticleFirst Airbus A330 MRTT for Spain enters service
The first Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) for the Spanish Air and Space Force has entered into service with the 45th Wing. This is the first of three multi-mission tanker and transport...
View ArticleRafale-M procurement a strategic necessity for Indian Navy
Following the news that India has approved the procurement of 26 Rafale-M (Marine) fighter aircraft for the Indian Navy, Udayini Aakunoor, Defense Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
View ArticleHII recognises top Australian suppliers
At the HII booth during the U.S. Navy League’s annual Sea Air Space 2025 Expo, representatives from five Australian companies were presented with certificates recognising their successful participation...
View ArticleSunshine Coast and Moreton Bay ready to boost Australia’s defence
The Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay region are primed to be industry trailblazers following a landmark agreement to boost Australia’s sovereign defence priorities. Market leaders from across the nation...
View ArticleBuilt names EGM to drive defence sector growth
Australian-owned contractor and property developer Built has appointed Matthew Theoharous to the newly created role of Executive General Manager – Defence and Social Infrastructure, reinforcing its...
View ArticleNew quantum project to enhance secure timing
Defence is leading cutting-edge quantum research to enhance secure timing technologies and provide a unique operational advantage. Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) leads this ground-breaking...
View ArticleDTB funding injection worth $135 million for defence R&D
Defence Trailblazer has seen a strong start to 2025 with 35 industry-led projects contracted to fast-track the translation of defence research & development (R&D) activities, and 19 further...
View ArticleAPDR Podcast Episode 89 with host Kym Bergmann
Economic turmoil continues in the US with almost daily shifts in the tariff war being conducted against everyone except Russia. The self-destructive economic behaviour of the Trump administration is...
View ArticleIFS attracts 15 billion euro valuation
IFS, a leading provider of cloud enterprise software and Industrial AI applications, announces it has achieved a valuation of over EUR 15 billion following a significant pivot to AI-driven growth. The...
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