The Government has approved Project Land 8113 Phase 2 - Second Long Range Fires Regiment - which will choose between HIMARS and StrikeMaster to provide Army with a land-based maritime strike capability.

Raytheon has completed a Delta Design Review - which reviewed the system hardware's ability to meet overall system needs - for the company's Advanced Electronic Warfare upgrade for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.

Space Machines Company's second Optimus orbital servicing vehicle, due to launch in 2026 on a NewSpace India Limited Small Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket, will employ Lúnasa's StarLogic Rendezvous Proximity Operation sensor payload.

Airspeed has completed a captive carry test of the company's prototype Irukandji supersonic target onboard the company's Marchetti S211.

Defence has awarded four companies contracts through the Defence Industry Vendor Qualification program to produce sample components that can then be tested to ensure they meet US Navy standards for inclusion on submarines. 

Babcock Australasia has opened a new International Engineering and Technology Hub in Abbotsford.

Following a handover period with outgoing Chief Executive Australia and New Zealand, Warren ‘Macca’ McDonald, Steven 'Zed' Roberton has commenced as Chief Executive Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand.

REDARC has acquired South-Australia based Asension out of administration.

Almost three years into the Ukraine war, where drones have proliferated, the Australian Defence Force is seeking a counter-drone system that will deliver a minimum capability by the end of 2030 | Max Blenkin

BMT has acquired Melbourne-based Australian Maritime Technologies.

Australian additive manufacturing company SPEED3D has sold one of its advanced WarpSPEE3D metal printers to shipbuilder Austal USA, a leader in advanced manufacturing for defence applications | Max Blenkin

Sydney-based Ocius Technologies has ceremonially christened the first of two Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels destined for the RNZN along with the 12th Bluebottle built for the RAN | Julian Kerr

The Defence Teaming Centre has opened enrolments for the 2025 Defence Industry Leadership Program.

The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, and the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, Matt Keogh, have recognised individuals and organisations from around the country for their support of Veterans employment.

Mechanical engineering company Berg Engineering has acquired an Okuma MCR-A5CII 25×40 Double Column 5 Face centre that will be used to support defence customers.

Babcock Australasia has completed the first maintenance availability on an Anzac class frigate since assuming the role of Regional Maintenance Provider West.