JFD announces new Managing Director in Australia

JFD appoints Adrian Capner as new Managing Director of JFD Australia. Photo and article courtesy of JFD Australia. JFD Global (part of James Fisher and Sons plc), has appointed Adrian Capner as its new Managing Director of JFD Australia. He will commence his new role on 1 April 2026. Adrian succeeds Cathy Falkiner who has […]

DroneShield Expands Radar Interoperability with Robin Radar Systems

Sample configuration of DroneShield’s DroneSentry layered defense with Robin Radar Systems. Photo and article courtesy of DroneShield. Sydney, Australia – 18 March 2026 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), today announced a partnership with Robin Radar Systems, strengthening advanced radar technologies to DroneShield’s growing sensor ecosystem. The interoperability expands radar options available to customers, strengthening layered airspace awareness […]

NIOA welcomes Stacy Poto to Picatinny Arsenal office

Stacy Poto has joined the NIOA team at the US Army’s Picatinny Arsenal Joint Program Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition in New Jersey. Photo and article courtesy of NIOA. The NIOA Group has announced the appointment of experienced ammunition and weapon systems specialist Stacy Poto as it expands its team at the US Army’s Picatinny […]

DroneShield Establishes European Manufacturing Footprint to Advance Sovereign Counter-UAS Capability

DroneShield have established a European production line. Photo and article courtesy of DroneShield. 1 March 2026 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO) today announced the establishment of counter-UAS manufacturing in the EU, marking a major expansion of the Company’s European industrial footprint and manufacturing capacity. The announcement follows increased momentum across the continent, with national military investments growing […]

Babcock Australasia leadership change

Acting Chief Executive Officer, Leah Grantham. Photo and article courtesy of Babcock Australasia. Babcock International Group has announced Babcock Australasia Chief Executive Officer Andrew Cridland has resigned from his role after more than a decade at the company, to pursue other interests and prioritise time with his family. Babcock Australasia Chief of Staff Leah Grantham […]

Thinking Outside the (Sand) Box: How Babcock Moved a Warship… Twice

Nova Systems and RMIT collaborate on AI and Modelling & Simulation. Photo and article courtesy of Babcock Australasia. When ex-warship HMAS Anzac was decommissioned in May 2024, she was docked on the Frigate Laydown Area (FLA) within the Australian Marine Complex’s Common User Facility (AMCCUF) — the only site in the precinct purpose-built to hold […]

Babcock renews partnership with Auckland University of Technology to uplift more women into STEM

Babcock – New Zealand Marine Chief Engineer Kelly Smith with Francisca Nel. Photo and article courtesy of Babcock Australasia. Babcock Australasia (Babcock) has reaffirmed its commitment to inspiring the next generation of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), extending its partnership with Auckland University of Technology’s (AUT) Women in Tech programme for another […]

DEWC Services and Adelaide University researchers collaborate on AI-enabled decision-support project

DEWC Services and Adelaide University researchers collaborate on AI-Enabled Decision Support Project. Photo and article courtesy of DEWC Services. DEWC Services and Adelaide University have commenced a new research collaboration to advance sovereign AI-enabled decision-support capabilities for Australia’s Defence sector. The project is translating advanced research in User Experience (UX), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning […]

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