BAAINBw taps MBDA and Rheinmetall to develop laser weapon system
The Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) signed a contract with the Arbeitsgemeinschaft (ARGE) HEL of MBDA Deutschland...
TKMS backs move to approve MEKO frigates
TKMS welcomes the approval by the German Bundestag’s Budget Committee of the procurement of four MEKO A-200 DEU-class frigates as well as the option outlined...
APDR Podcast Episode 147 with host Kym Bergmann
The mess in the Middle East continues with the resumption of hostilities between the US and Iran, with unpredictable consequences. Australia is an indirect...
$6.2 million awarded to Australian companies in AUKUS Pillar II Innovation Challenge
Defence has awarded $6.2 million to three Australia-based companies as part of the 2025 AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge. The AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge sought...
New Arkeus facility unveiled in Queensland
Last week officials unveiled the new Arkeus defence technology advanced manufacturing facility in Ormeau, Queensland that was enabled by the state government’s support of...
Thales accelerates defence production and industrial investment
Thales is significantly accelerating production across its key defence programmes. Over the 2024-2026 period, the Group's capital expenditure will increase by over 40%, reaching...
UNICORN pact with Japan to enhance India’s warship communications
India and Japan have signed a pact related to the Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN) project, a next-generation naval communications system designed to provide...
ADF chief hands over command after nearly 50 years of service
Admiral David Johnston on 9 July handed command of the Australian Defence Force to Admiral Mark Hammond, concluding a distinguished career as Australia’s longest...
SBG Systems launches new Pulse-40 OEM
SBG Systems announced the launch of the new Pulse-40 OEM, the latest generation of its miniature tactical-grade Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). Built on the...
Unseenlabs deploys second-gen satellite for RF detection
Unseenlabs announced the deployment of its new generation of satellites (Gen 2), scaling up its space-based radio frequency (RF) detection capabilities from focused maritime...
