Australia announces $2.4 billion spending for air and missile defence
The Australian Government is investing $2.4 billion to strengthen Australia's air and missile defence capabilities while building a resilient sovereign defence industrial base. Delivered...
Aspen Medical advances frontline blood-product innovation in Ukraine
Canberra-headquartered Aspen Medical is helping turn frontline medical requirements in Ukraine into practical innovation, operational evidence and lessons for the wider defence health sector....
RNZAF’s NH90 sets 3,000 flight-hour milestone
Out at RNZAF Base Ohakea, an NH90 Tactical Troop Helicopter designated TNZA002 has quietly written aviation history. On Wednesday, 26 August 2026, the aircraft...
KONGSBERG marks two years in Australia’s Global Supply Chain Program
KONGSBERG is celebrating the second anniversary of its participation in the Australian Government’s Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program, marking two years of strengthening Australian...
APDR News in Brief 09 September 2026
Defence Strategic Policy Research Program grants now open: The Australian government is strengthening its support to Australia’s strategic policy sector through the Defence Strategic...
APDR Podcast Episode 152 with host Kym Bergmann
As the United States continues to isolate itself, the rest of the world is starting a process of realignment - with the exception of...
Gilmour Space and Hypersonix partner to advance Australian hypersonic capability
Queensland-based aerospace companies Gilmour Space Technologies and Hypersonix have signed an agreement to develop hypersonic flight-test options for defence and commercial programs in Australia...
Boresight wins record North American military order from repeat customer
Boresight has secured its largest single order from a North American military customer, with a US$383,275 (approximately A$532,000) purchase order that is about three...
BMT launches Maritime Autonomous Systems e-learning course
With the IMO's first MASS Code having taken effect on 1 July and Maritime Autonomous Systems moving rapidly into defence and commercial operations, the...
Invictus Australia Sports Festival 2026 headed to Perth
The Invictus Australia Sports Festival 2026 arrives in Perth from 23–25 October, bringing together competitors, family members, friends and volunteers, for two days of...
