APDR Podcast Episode 139 with host Kym Bergmann
There were two major events last week - Donald Trump's visit to China and the Federal budget - and from a national security perspective...
Collins class subs to get service lives extended
The Australian government is enhancing Australia’s fleet of Collins class submarines through a life of type extension that will reduce risk, enhance capability and...
MRF-D 26 becomes Darwin’s first special purpose task force
On May 3, 2026, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 2026 (MRF-D 26) became the first MRF-D deployment to earn Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task...
Codan, SPA name new officials to posts
Codan appoints former Chief of Army Rick Burr to support sovereign defence capability growth: Global technology group Codan has appointed former Chief of Army...
Nova Systems, HERE Technologies sign emergency services deal
Nova Systems has announced a new strategic partnership with HERE Technologies, a global leader in location data and mapping platforms, strengthening Nova’s digital services...
Leonardo wins new C-27J Spartan order
The Peruvian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea del Perú - FAP) has placed an order for an additional C-27J Spartan multirole tactical airlifter, as part...
Li-S Energy gets direct pathway into world’s largest defence market
Li-S Energy has secured the regulatory approvals required to airfreight its prototype lithium-sulfur cells from Australia to the United States. The approvals are from...
XRG unit wraps up US DoD training contract
xReality Group Limited (XRG) announced that its Operator XR defence and law enforcement simulation subsidiary has completed all milestones of the 20-month, AU$5.6 million...
Space board principals meet to deliver combined ops
The Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals' Board convened on April 17, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Senior representatives from Australia, Canada, France, Germany,...
Australia signs missile deal with Norway
Australia and Norway have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further support the acquisition and domestic manufacturing of missiles in Australia. The multilateral...
