VIEWPOINT: What Washington’s new AI rules mean for APAC
Last June, the US government signed an executive order called "Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security." Less than two weeks later, Anthropic decided...
Australia’s MILLIBEAM reveals next-gen, counter-UAS system
Australian start-up MILLIBEAM has unveiled its RAKURAI counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) built on proprietary radio frequency (RF) architecture. RAKURAI overcomes the weight, battery life,...
Australia launches IS&T strategy to beef up defence, industrial base
The Australian government has launched the 2026 Defence Innovation, Science and Technology (IS&T) Strategy, a 10-year blueprint to accelerate the delivery of innovative solutions...
Australia’s Aquaterro wins new combat helmet deal
The Australian government is investing in the supply and refurbishment of combat helmets for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) through Victorian company Aquaterro. This...
M-346F training fleet to allow Indonesia to build teaming capabilities
Indonesia has recently signed a contract to procure 12 Leonardo M-346F Block 20 light combat aircraft. This acquisition delivers an active electronically scanned array...
Drone Major partners with Contract Finder Pro for drone sector
Drone Major announced it has signed a partnership with public sector platform Contract Finder Pro to enhance Britain’s procurement process and drive growth across Small and Medium-sized Enterprises...
Boeing to deliver BLOS advancements to Australian Defence Force
Boeing will deliver enhanced Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLOS) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) to strengthen connectivity, interoperability and decision advantage for the Australian Defence Force.
Under LAND 4140...
New Defence Research Centre to strengthen Australia’s defence innovation ecosystem
The Australian government is strengthening Australia's defence innovation ecosystem through the establishment of the nation's first Defence Research Centre, bringing together Defence, industry, universities...
Northrop Grumman signs $3 billion in deals to accelerate missile interceptor production
Northrop Grumman has signed two multi-year framework agreements totalling over $3 billion to increase US missile interceptor production. Working with the US Department of...
Rheinmetall unveils GMF140 missile frigate
Rheinmetall has unveiled the GMF140, a next-generation 140-metre, 6,000+ tonne guided missile frigate designed to deliver unmatched capability across the full spectrum of modern...
