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August 26, 2026
The ATSB (Australia's transport safety investigation agency) announced the launch of a formal investigation after a fourth high-risk operational event was recorded…
August 25, 2026
Through an official statement on its official channels, the Royal Australian Navy announced that it has held the keel-laying ceremony for its first frigate…
August 24, 2026
It has also conducted a keel laying ceremony for the first Hunter-class frigate
August 22, 2026
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For years, Special Operations Command [COS] has called for heavy-lift helicopters [HTL], such as the CH-47F Chinook or the CH-53K King Stallion, to develop…
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August 21, 2026
SkyDrive has agreed terms with Australia-based helicopter operator Gold Coast Helitours for the supply of up to five electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft for scenic flights on the Gold…
SkyDrive has agreed terms with Australia-based helicopter operator Gold Coast Helitours for the supply of up to five electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft for scenic flights on the Gold…
Australia wants to keep its ageing Collins-class submarine fleet operational, while also pursuing the transition to nuclear-powered attack submarines under AUKUS … more...
August 19, 2026
Australia's Craig International Ballistics (CIB) has officially become part of Mehler, following approval under Australia's Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act…
August 18, 2026
Faced with China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific, Australia and Japan have steadily deepened their military cooperation, both operationally and industrially, over…
Both countries will also accelerate discussions for Japan to use Australian ranges for hypersonic weapon tests
August 15, 2026
QinetiQ, the UK Ministry of Defence, Australian Department of Defence and Canberra-based CEA Technologies (CEA) are progressing the potential adoption of Australia’s advanced radar technology by the…
According to the Ministry of Defence in London, Australia and the United Kingdom signed a memorandum of understanding on 12 August for deeper cooperation … more...
August 14, 2026
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Blue Origin’s first three Quartz ground stations have been successfully installed and tested in Bermuda, New Zealand and Australia, as part of a phased global rollout that will span…
Blue Origin's first three Quartz ground stations have been successfully installed and tested in Bermuda, New Zealand and Australia, part of a phased global rollout that will cover…
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August 13, 2026
The Peregrine’s first overseas deployment gives Canberra an extremely powerful new intelligence-gathering capability right in China’s backyard. The post Australia’s MC-55 Electronic Warfare Jet Has…
August 12, 2026
In November 2017, Christopher Pyne, then Australian Minister for Defence Industry, had welcomed the British government’s intention to examine the possible purchase of active-array radars…
August 9, 2026
In Australia, the Government led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a further allocation of AUD 4.6 billion, equivalent to €2.8 billion, for the state-owned…
August 5, 2026
SYPAQ Systems, manufacturer of the Corvo family of sovereign autonomous systems, all designed, developed and manufactured in Australia, announced its selection to the inaugural All-World Defense…
August 4, 2026
Australian start-up MILLIBEAM has unveiled its RAKURAI counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) built on proprietary radio frequency (RF) architecture. RAKURAI overcomes the weight, battery life, and…
July 29, 2026
Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Australia and the U.S. Navy, joined Taipan Strike 26, a live fire test of a developmental Medium Range Ground Based Air Defence […]
The Qantas Airbus A350-1000ULR, built to conquer the last frontier of long-haul travel, completed its round-trip test flight on Tuesday.
July 28, 2026
Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Australia and the U.S. Navy, has successfully supported Taipan Strike 26, a live fire test of a developmental Medium Range Ground Based Air…
July 23, 2026
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The A350-1000ULR began a 22-hour test flight between Toulouse and Melbourne, a major milestone in its certification campaign. This flight paves the way for Qantas's future ultra-long-haul routes…
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