Australia fires HIMARS for first time as largest-ever military drills begin
Australia has fired High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) for the first time, marking the beginning of its largest-ever military exercise.
Australia signs $1 billion agreement with United States for AMRAAM missiles
On 3 July, the Australian Department of Defence announced the signing of a government-to-government Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) agreement for the procurement of a new batch of RTX AIM-120 AMRAAM guided missiles.
MQ-28 Ghost Bat conducts first operational deployment at RAAF base Tindal
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully operated the MQ-28 collaborative combat aircraft from an operational Air Force base for the first time.
MQ-28A Ghost Bat takes flight beyond Woomera: a new chapter in Australian airpower
Australia’s Department of Defence has confirmed that the MQ‑28A Ghost Bat unmanned combat aerial vehicle has completed its first flight outside the Woomera Training Area during Exercise Carlsbad.
Vocus and Telesat sign agreement for Australia’s first Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station
Vocus and Telesat have announced a multi-year contract for the development of a Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Landing Station in Australia.
Australia and United States sign memorandum of understanding on Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program
Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States to jointly develop, produce, and sustain the next-generation Precision Strike Missile (PrSM).
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Saab Australia sign MoU to explore collaboration on MEKO A-200 frigate
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saab Australia, strengthening their ongoing cooperation in naval defence.
AUKUS Forum: Australia to build Virginia-class submarines
The Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine stands as one of the most advanced and capable undersea platforms in the world.
Australia connects F-35 simulators via Lockheed Martin network for the first time
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has become the first international F-35 customer to link its simulators via Lockheed Martin's distributed mission training (DMT) network.
Australian Army strengthens armoured capability with M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams and new squadron
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 expands defence vehicle maintenance capability in Northern Australia
Rheinmetall, the largest supplier of defence vehicles to the Australian Defence Force (ADF), has expanded its maintenance capability in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Pearson Engineering secures contract to supply 131 combat dozer blades for Redback vehicles
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.