Building a self-reliant defence industry by 2035
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The Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) is calling for wide-ranging reforms of Defence procurement and a boost to Defence funding to lift flagging productivity and safeguard the country’s national security.
In a wide-ranging speech to the National Press Club on Wednesday, AIDN CEO Mike Johnson called for sweeping reforms to Defe...
GWEO progresses as Australia, the US and Lockheed Martin sign Joint Statement of Intent
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Australia and the United States have taken another step towards co-production of guided weapons with the signing of a Joint Statement of Intent and the opening of a new joint office to enhance bilateral cooperation in this critical domain.
These initiatives are underpinned by the Albanese Government’s investment of up to $21 billion o...
New era of attack aviation for Army arrives
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The Australian Army’s new attack helicopters have landed in Australia, with the delivery of the first two AH-64E Apaches to RAAF Base Townsville.
Acquired through foreign military sales with the United States, the Apache provides critical aviation effects including reconnaissance, communications and networking, firepower and offensive supp...
Government commits $1.7B to equip Navy with Ghost Shark XL-AUV fleet
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The Albanese Government is investing $1.7 billion to acquire a new fleet of Australian‑designed and built extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles – known as the Ghost Shark – for the Royal Australian Navy. ...
Leidos tapped to deliver and evolve the ADF’s C-sUAS capability under LAND 156
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The Albanese Government has accelerated the acquisition of counter-drone capabilities for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to protect personnel and military assets as part of a $1.3 billion investment over the next 10 years.
Just six months after the establishment of Project Land 156 to continuously deliver counter-drone capability for the ADF...
Land Forces 2026 moved to Perth
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The organisers advise the 2026 edition of Australia’s largest land defence trade event advised today that the 2026 edition will now be held in Perth, Western Australia, from 6-8 October 2026.
Staged in major cities across the country biennially, including Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane, Land Forces organiser AMDA Founda...
Mogami-class frigate selected for the Navy’s new SEA 3000 general purpose frigates
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The Albanese Government is accelerating the delivery of a larger and more lethal surface combatant fleet with the selection of the upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigate as the preferred platform for the Royal Australian Navy’s future fleet of general purpose frigates.
Following a rigorous and competitive tender process, Mitsubishi H...
Government boosts Australian defence industry and local jobs with $170 million grant program
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The Albanese Government has awarded a further 40 grants to support Australian businesses and back Australian jobs.
These latest grants, totalling over $17.3 million, will deliver priority defence capabilities, support local manufacturing and strengthen Australia’s sovereign defence industry.
Awarded under the $170 million Defence In...
Accelerating the acquisition of drone and counter drone technology through LAND 156
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The Albanese Government is accelerating the acquisition of cutting-edge drone and counter-drone technologies for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to keep Australian’s safe and protect our military assets.
Just four months after the announcement of Project LAND 156, the Albanese Government has issued an initial rolling wave of contracts w...
Over the Horizon Radar technology milestone with Canada
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Australia and Canada have signed a new technology partnership agreement to support collaboration on Over the Horizon Radar (OTHR) research and development.
Canada’s decision to work with Australia on OTHR capabilities recognises Australia’s Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) technology as a world-leading capability, and ...
