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Drone incursions at Defence sites ‘deeply concerning’

A sharp rise in drone incursions at sensitive Defence sites across the country has prompted calls for the Albanese government to accelerate the rollout of counter-drone measures. Defence personnel...

Solid rocket motor built entirely in Australia passes first flight test

6 August 2026 | by Justin Hendry

An Australian-made 100-kilogram solid rocket motor has blasted off from South Australia in a test flight being hailed as a “major step forward” in sovereign defence and space capability....

Defence to deepen research ties in innovation strategy reset

4 August 2026 | by Justin Hendry

Defence has unveiled the first major overhaul of its innovation strategy in two years, setting a goal of becoming a “core contributor” to national R&D outcomes by deepening its...

Search for first Defence research centre begins at last

3 August 2026 | by Justin Hendry

Almost two years after promising a network of university-based research centres to accelerate research and development, Defence has only just begun the process of establishing the first. Defence Research...

Boeing eyes offshore production for Ghost Bat drones

23 July 2026 | by Justin Hendry

Boeing is considering setting up multiple offshore hubs to build its Ghost Bat military drone, even before the first combat-ready MQ-28 aircraft has rolled off the production line in...

Defence firms up plans for new satellite

17 July 2026 | by Justin Hendry

Defence is moving forward with its search for a new military-grade geostationary satellite, signalling it will soon approach the market for a prime contractor to serve its needs for...

ASCA counter-drone spend shoots past $37m

8 July 2026 | by Justin Hendry

Electro Optic Systems has landed a counter-drone contract under the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’s Mission Syracuse, becoming the third defence tech firm to win work through the program. The...

‘Industry policy is security policy’: Conroy’s defence industry plan

2 July 2026 | by Justin Hendry

Defence will cut procurement timeframes and shift to minimum viable contracts to speed innovation to warfighters, under a new strategy centred on building a stronger industrial base. A new...

US defence startups get creative to speed weapons output

2 July 2026 | by Mike Stone

Defence tech startups in the US are repurposing automotive chips and pipes used in fracking – while copying production methods from drug makers – in an effort to deliver...

Ghost Shark added to defence export priority list

2 July 2026 | by Justin Hendry

Australia’s newly established sovereign defence capability sales office will begin marketing Anduril’s Ghost Shark submarine drone to allied nations, as the government looks to turn its investment into an...

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Drone incursions at Defence sites ‘deeply concerning’

Solid rocket motor built entirely in Australia passes first flight test

Defence to deepen research ties in innovation strategy reset

Search for first Defence research centre begins at last

Boeing eyes offshore production for Ghost Bat drones

Defence firms up plans for new satellite

ASCA counter-drone spend shoots past $37m

‘Industry policy is security policy’: Conroy’s defence industry plan

US defence startups get creative to speed weapons output

Ghost Shark added to defence export priority list

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