AllBabcock’s Defence Industry Engagement Series a huge success
Babcock Australia’s Defence Industry Engagement Series event in Henderson, Western Australia. Photo and article courtesy of Babcock Australasia. The first iteration of Babcock Australasia’s (Babcock) national Defence Industry Engagement Series was a huge success with almost 500 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and key industry stakeholders attending sessions across Australia, demonstrating the power of industry […]
Innovaero and NIOA lock in collaboration on Australian-made warheads and launch systems for loitering munitions
NIOA Group CEO Rob Nioa and Innovaero Managing Director Mike von Bertouch, pictured at last year’s Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney. The two companies have announced a partnership to produce warheads and launch systems for loitering munitions. Photo and article courtesy of NIOA Group. Innovaero and NIOA have announced an all-Australian partnership to […]
Saab opens key test site for Australia’s Hobart class destroyers
Article courtesy of SAAB Australia. Saab Australia (Saab) has reached a major milestone in the delivery of the Australian Interface for the Hobart class destroyer combat system. The Hobart Australian Interface Reference Site has been established at Saab’s Sovereign Combat Systems Collaboration Centre (SCSCC) to enable integration and testing of systems that will be installed […]
Australian capability on display as Franmarine supports HMS Anson sustainment
Franmarine is among the first Australian SMEs to provide in-country maintenance support to a visiting Royal Navy Astute-class submarine. Photo and article courtesy of Babcock Australia. Babcock Australasia (Babcock) supply chain partner Franmarine is among the first Australian SMEs to provide in-country maintenance support to a visiting Royal Navy Astute-class submarine. Franmarine contributed to the […]
DroneShield Partners with Kinetic Interceptor Manufacturer with Origin Robotics MOU
DroneShield and Origin Robotics signed an MOU to develop integrated counter-drone systems, combining detection and autonomous interception to address evolving global drone threats. Photo courtesy of DroneShield. Sydney, Australia – 31 March 2026 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counter-drone technology solutions, along with Origin Robotics, a defence technology company specialising in advanced autonomous […]
NIOA announces deal with GDOTS on Apache rockets collaboration
An Apache helicopter fires off a Hydra-70 rocket. Australian-owned NIOA has inked a deal with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems to potentially supply the ADF with the 70mm family of rockets. Photo courtesy of NIOA and DVIDS. Australian weapons and munitions prime NIOA and US aerospace and defence company General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical […]
Nova Systems to play pivotal role on Australia’s Future Air Mission Training System for the RAAF
Nova Systems to partner with CAE to deliver Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS) under AIR5428. Photo and article courtesy of Nova Systems Australia. Nova Systems has been selected as a core industry partner by CAE to deliver the Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS) for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) under Project AIR5428 […]
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 […]