Babcock and Saab awarded Frigate Capability Life Cycle Manager contract to ensure Anzacs are safe, ready and available into the future

Photo and article courtesy of Babcock Australia. Babcock Australasia (Babcock), partnering with Saab Australia (Saab), has been selected as the Frigate Capability Life Cycle Manager (CLCM) to deliver critical asset management, engineering and supply chain services to ensure the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Anzac class frigates remain seaworthy, materially ready and available into the future. […]
Australian Missile Corporation to partner with Dassault Systèmes to strengthen sovereign guided weapons capability

Photo: Australian Missile Corporation CEO Matt Gibson says the newly announced partnership with Dassault Systèmes further reinforces the AMC’s digital first capability. Photo and article courtesy of NIOA Group. Australian Missile Corporation (AMC) has formalised a partnership with one of the world’s leading providers of 3D aerospace design and simulation software, further strengthening its digital […]
Exercise Western Dawn 2026 Competition Day

Exercise Western Dawn brings together Defence, university students, researchers, and industry specialists to develop and demonstrate innovative approaches to human-robot teaming, autonomous systems, and situational awareness in a littoral environment. Invitation to Attend Competition Day Competition Day is the culmination of an intensive innovation program that brings together Defence, industry, and university participants to develop […]
2026 AIDN QLD Gala Dinner

Industry Leaders Gather for the 2026 AIDN QLD Gala Dinner and Young Achiever Award AIDN and AIDN QLD were delighted to host more than 156 members and guests to Queensland’s premiere Defence Industry event – the 2026 AIDN QLD Gala Dinner and Young Achiever Award, held at Brisbane’s Stamford Plaza. The evening started with a […]
Defence Industry Internship Program (DIIP) Opens Applications for 2026/27 Hosts

Article courtesy of The Career Network. Government funded initiative helps defence industry SMEs access emerging STEM talent and build Australia’s sovereign industrial capability Defence industry small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) across Australia are encouraged to apply now to participate in the Defence Industry Internship Program (DIIP), with applications for the 2026/27 intake open until 30 August 2026. […]
De Stefano & Co Expands National Footprint with Melbourne Office Opening

De Stefano & Co Expands National Footprint with Melbourne Office Opening. Emilio De Stefano cutting the celebration cake. Photo and article courtesy of De Stefano & Co. Defence security advisory firm De Stefano & Co officially opened its Melbourne office in August 2026, marking the company’s second Australian office and an important step in its […]
Nova doubles footprint of National Systems Integration Centre

National Systems Integration Centre. Photo and article courtesy of Nova Systems. Growing demand from Defence, aerospace and emergency services clients has driven Nova Systems to expand its National Systems Integration Centre into a new facility more than double the size of the original, less than a year after opening. The expanded facility at Banyo, Queensland […]
Giving back to the Torres Strait: Babcock delivers thousands of books to local school children

Article courtesy of Babcock Australasia. After almost three decades serving the Zenadth Kes/Torres Strait, Babcock Australasia (Babcock) is furthering its long-standing commitment to the region through the delivery of thousands of books to local school children – the latest initiative in the company’s ongoing support for the communities at the heart of its operations. Earlier […]
Codan LAND 4140 Australian Industry Briefing

PHOTO CAPTION: Image of the DTC Sentry 6161 Tactical Edge Radio. Photo courtesy of Codan Limited. Adelaide, South Australia — 28 July 2026 — Codan has opened registration for an Australian Industry brief for opportunities in the DTC, A Codan Company, response to Land 4140 WP 16 Tactical Edge Radio (TER). Australian companies are invited […]
Rohde & Schwarz completes Hunter Preliminary Design Review for the Integrated Communications System

PHOTO CAPTION: Rohde & Schwarz Australia and BAE Systems Maritime Australia have successfully completed PDR for delivery of NAVICS for HCFP. Photo courtesy of Rohde & Schwarz Australia. Rohde & Schwarz Australia and BAE Systems Maritime Australia (BAESMA) have successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for delivery of NAVICS for the Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP). […]