AllNova Systems marks a decade of support to the ADF Pilot Training System
PC-21 Nova System. Article and photo courtesy of Nova Systems. Nova Systems has marked ten years of continuous support to Lockheed Martin Australia’s Pilot Training Systems for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Lockheed Martin Australia delivers one of the world’s most advanced and integrated military pilot training systems, built around the Pilatus PC‑21, widely regarded […]
Soio and Grayline sing MOU at DSA 2026
Article and photo courtesy of Soio. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – SOIO – School of Information Operations (SOIO) and Grayline Sdn Bhd (Grayline) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition, reaffirming their commitment to collaborate on operationally focused training in Malaysia. The MOU brings together Grayline’s systems integration, engineering […]
NIOA CEO welcomes National Defence Strategy update, boost for sovereign manufacturing of missiles and munitions
Article courtesy of NIOA. The Group CEO of Australian-owned defence prime Robert Nioa has welcomed the Australian Government’s latest National Defence Strategy (NDS) and Integrated Investment Program (IIP) released today by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles. “Today’s announcement is another endorsement of a future made in Australia and continues to deliver on […]
Babcock launches pilot program to boost SMEs’ commercial and business skills to accelerate their path into Defence
Image and article courtesy of Babcock Australasia. Babcock Australasia (Babcock) has launched a new pilot program designed to supercharge the commercial and business acumen of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to increase their ability to engage with the Australian Defence industry and enter export opportunities for the first time. Through its participation in the Global […]
Babcock’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 […]