The Australian Army has strengthened its heavy armour capabilities by officially inaugurating D Squadron within the 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2 CAV) on 23 April 2025.
Rheinmetall, the largest supplier of defence vehicles to the Australian Defence Force (ADF), has expanded its maintenance capability in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
British defence engineering firm Pearson Engineering has secured a contract with Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) to supply 131 combat dozer blades for integration with the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
The Australian Department of Defence announced a major milestone in the global F-35 Lightning II programme, with the value of contracts awarded to Australian industry exceeding AUD 5 billion.
The United States has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Australia for up to 400 state-of-the-art air-to-air missiles, marking a significant step in defence cooperation between the allies.
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has selected Northrop Grumman to supply its C-130J Hercules aircraft with an advanced radio frequency countermeasures system.
On 1 April, the Department of Defence of the Commonwealth of Australia signed an agreement with Kongsberg Defence Australia to establish the country’s first facility for producing and servicing Naval Strike Missiles (NSM).
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully completed the 100th flight in the MQ-28 Ghost Bat test programme.
QinetiQ has secured a AUD 47 million contract to support the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) in enhancing aviation safety across Australia’s defence sector.
On 2 March, the Australian Department of Defence confirmed the arrival of the first M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from the United States.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has successfully conducted a live firing of the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), marking a significant upgrade in Australia’s maritime strike capability.
QinetiQ has successfully demonstrated a prototype of its scalable high-power laser optical chain in Adelaide, marking a significant milestone for Australia's sovereign defence capabilities.
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