Australian Army conducts first AH-64E Apache live-fire training in Australia during Exercise Possum Guns
Australia’s Army has completed its first AH-64E Apache live-fire activity on Australian soil. The test marks a new step in the ADF’s 29-aircraft attack helicopter program.
Boeing passes AU$1 billion in export contracts to Australian suppliers under Global Supply Chain Program
Boeing said it has surpassed AU$1 billion in export contracts awarded to Australian suppliers since joining the Australian Government’s Global Supply Chain Program in 2007.
Lockheed Martin advances Australia’s TADRS radar sustainment to support ground-based air and missile defense
Lockheed Martin Australia has marked 20 years of sustaining the AN-TPS 77-based Tactical Air Defence Radar System in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force.
Australia fires SM-2 from prototype ground-based air defense system to intercept cruise missile target at Woomera
Australia and the United States have conducted a successful live firing of a prototype medium-range ground-based air defense system, the Australian Government said.
EOS selected for Mission Syracuse to accelerate Australian sovereign counter-drone capability with R400 SLINGER weapon system for ADF
Electro Optic Systems has been selected as an industry partner under Mission Syracuse, an Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator initiative aimed at accelerating counter-uncrewed aerial systems capability for the Australian Defence Force.
NAVSUP WSS awards Australian vendor first-of-its-kind contract to support P-8A Poseidon oxygen mask sustainment in Indo-Pacific
Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support has awarded a first-of-its-kind contract to Australian vendor Aircraft Equipment Overhauls & Sales to service P-8A Poseidon oxygen masks.
Lockheed Martin Australia starts AUD$85.9 million Air Power Precinct to support IAMD and F-35 sustainment in Hunter region
Lockheed Martin Australia has marked the start of construction on a new AUD$85.9 million Air Power Precinct in the Hunter region.
Rohde & Schwarz, BAE Systems complete design review for Hunter frigate communications system
Rohde & Schwarz Australia is working with BAE Systems Maritime Australia to deliver the communications system for the first three Hunter class frigates.
Rolls-Royce starts Raynesway site expansion to double submarine reactor manufacturing capacity for UK and Australian programmes
Rolls-Royce Submarines has officially broken ground and started foundational work on a new manufacturing facility at its Raynesway site in Derby.
Australia releases 2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy to strengthen sovereign defence industry, workforce and export support
The Albanese Government has released the 2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy to strengthen Australia’s sovereign defence industrial base and boost self-reliance.
Royal Australian Air Force deploys MC-55A Peregrine to Darwin for first operational test flights and regional surveillance missions
A Royal Australian Air Force MC-55A Peregrine from 10 Squadron deployed to RAAF Base Darwin this month for its first operational test and evaluation flights.
BAE Systems Australia uses prototype blocks at Osborne to refine outfitting work for Hunter-class frigate programme
BAE Systems Australia said prototyping remains an important part of the Hunter Class Frigate Program, with more than 60% of the first Hunter-class frigate now in production.