KBR has won a contract to continue supporting the MQ-4C Triton aircraft with critical mission planning capabilities until November this year.

The head of Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control Division says a domestic capability for production of solid rocket motors is fundamental to Australian manufacture of guided weapons | Max Blenkin

China’s DeepSeek artificial intelligence was officially launched on 20 January, wiping billions from the value of US stocks, particularly tech companies such as Nvidia | Max Blenkin

Toll Aviation has showcased its latest advancement in aviation training, the Mixed Augmented Virtual Reality Simulator, at the Avalon Air Show | Liep Gatwech

NIOA has appreciated the opportunity to participate in the Australian Army’s successful live-fire exercise of the Assegai 155mm munition, marking a milestone in advancing battlefield lethality.

Hanwha Defence Australia’s and Elphinstone will partner on the hull production of HDA's Redbacks, as a part of the delivery of the Redback family of Infantry. 

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Japan’s stealthy frigate

Japan’s Mogami-class frigate is one of three designs vying for Australia’s $7-10 billion Sea 3000 frigate program, competing against two variants from Germany’s TKMS | Nigel Pittaway

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US Air Force seeks AI-enabled drones

US Air Force seeks AI-enabled drones

Six years after the launch of the Australian-designed Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft, the US Air Force is progressing its own collaborative combat aircraft program – but without Australia’s design | Ewen Levick

Airbus signs with Drone Forge for Flexrotor

Drone Forge and Airbus have signed a Letter of Intent to partner on the deployment and operational integration of the Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system.

Australia maintains Pacific sea security

The Australian Defence Force has concluded this year’s first maritime and aerial surveillance activity in the Republic of the Marshall Islands for Operation Solania.

Babcock boosts SA defence workforce

From next month, Babcock Australasia will support trainees and apprentices across its Adelaide operations to aid two new defence pathway initiatives launched by South Australia.

ROK Defense Ministry overhauls five major procurement programs

On 25 February 2025, South Korean media has reported that the Ministry of National Defense had either cancelled or reassessed five major weapons acquisition programs, worth a combined total of over AU $13 billion | Eunhyuk Cha

ADM’s inaugural Women in Defence Walk 2025

On 26 March 2025, ADM had its premier Australian Defence Magazine Women in Defence Walk led by Associate Publisher of ADM, Kylie Leonard at the Avalon Australian International Airshow | Kirra Davey

Day Three of the 2025 Avalon Air Show

Breaking news on Day Three at Avalon 2025 - stories, podcast and video.

KBR aids Australia’s maritime strategy

KBR’s creation of a five-year work program and data driven supply chain plan will aid the Royal Australian Navy’s maritime sustainment strategy.

New HIMARS vehicles delivered to Army

The Australian Army's new HIMARS vehicles will deliver a capability to strike distant targets far from our shores at a cost substantially less than a nuclear submarine or jet fighter | Max Blenkin

Hanwha Defence Australia, GME and Hanwha Systems partner in contract

Hanwha Defence Australia, GME and Hanwha Systems have partnered on a teaming agreement at the Avalon Air Show 2025, building on the MoU signed at the 2024 MilCIS conference. 

HDA, Visionary Machines and Hanwha Systems sign contract

Hanwha Defence Australia, Visionary Machines, and Hanwha Systems Corporation have signed an Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaborative development opportunities.

Hanwha signs subcontract with Penske Australia

Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) has signed a subcontract with Penske Australia for an Acquisition Contract in support of the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

Day Two of the 2025 Avalon Air Show

Breaking news on Day Two at Avalon 2025 - stories, podcast and video.

Defence budget inches upwards

The Defence budget has inched upwards, increasing just one per cent in real terms on the 2024-25 funding to account for 2.05 per cent of GDP.

Australia receives first HIMARS delivery

Lockheed Martin has delivered an initial shipment of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Australia.

Boeing selected to maintain Army H345 fleet

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has been selected to maintain the Australian Army’s new Airbus H135 ‘Juno’ training helicopter fleet.

Bombardier announces Australian ISR aircraft order

Principle Finance, a provider of customised operating lease for aircraft in Australia, has acquired two Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft destined for ISR missions.