Australia raised concerns about China’s test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile during defence talks in Beijing, placing military safety and escalation risks at the centre of the meeting.
The U.S. Air Force has deployed a B-52H Stratofortress strategic bomber to northern Australia, extending its long-range operations across the Pacific.
Australia has declared initial operational capability for two long-range missiles carried by its F/A-18F Super Hornet fleet.
The Australian Army has declared its National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System fully operational.
The project will connect the country’s air and missile defense assets through a single operational picture.
The Australian Army has completed sea transport trials of its new AS21 Redback, AS9 Huntsman and AS10 armoured vehicles aboard HMAS Canberra.
The contract comes as the navy prepares to replace the Anzac class with a new fleet of surface combatants.
The U.S. Department of War plans an estimated $174 million equity investment in a new gallium production facility at Alcoa’s Wagerup alumina refinery in Australia.
Northrop Grumman is moving toward a deeper industrial role in Australia as the government seeks to establish sovereign solid rocket motor production for long-range strike systems.
Australia’s Albanese government has launched a US$3 billion Defence Industry Growth Facility to provide domestic defence companies with broader access to capital.
Lockheed Martin Australia is moving to add Australian Aerospace Engineering to the component-sustainment network for the Australian Army’s UH-60M Black Hawk fleet.
Australia’s Aegis-equipped HMAS Sydney demonstrated integrated air and missile defense capability during Exercise Pacific Dragon 2026 off Hawaii from Aug. 6 to 15.
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