Australia Adapts SM-2 Missile for Ground-Based Use
ADF tested a ground-based launcher for the SM-2 naval air defence missile during the Taipan Strike 2026 exercise, in conjunction with the AEGIS combat system.
Australia News
Land
Weapon / Missile
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Communication
DroneShield and Origin Robotics Team Up for C-UAS Solutions
Australia-based DroneShield signed a MoU with Latvia-based Origin Robotics, specialising in interceptor and armed UAVs, to jointly develop new C-UAS solutions.
Air
Weapon / Missile
The US Approves AIM-260 JATM BVRAAM Sale to Australia
A large-scale sale for the newest BVRAAM of the US, AIM-260 JATM, to Australia with 450 missiles and test equipment has been announced on Federal Register.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN and EOS Sign Deal for Cooperation on Laser Weapons
ROKETSAN and Australian EOS have signed a strategic cooperation deal on the joint development and marketing of laser weapons during the WDS2026 exhibition.
Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
Rolls-Royce’s CASP Deal Signals Stronger AUKUS Momentum
Rolls-Royce’s $400 million CASP agreement follows Washington’s renewed backing for AUKUS and signals reinforced assurance in the trilateral submarine programme.
Unmanned Systems
Australia inks $930m deal for MQ-28A Ghost Bat fleet
Australia signs a USD 930m deal for 6 MQ-28As after a guided AMRAAM shot, though off-board sensors raise questions over Boeing’s “autonomous” engagement claim.
Unmanned Systems
Boeing Australia’s MQ-28 Test Raises Key Autonomy Questions
Boeing says the MQ-28 achieved an autonomous air-to-air engagement, but unclear evidence, sensor limits and reliance on an E-7A raise operational inquiries.
Navy / Maritime
Regional / Strategy
Pentagon Review Confirms AUKUS Amid Indo-Pacific Tension
Following a five-month review, the U.S. confirms its commitment to AUKUS, opting to proceed with submarine cooperation as China’s pressure continues to rise.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
MQ-28 Ghost Bat Set to Fire AIM-120 AMRAAM Missiles Soon
Boeing Australia’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat loyal wingman to support manned fighters, will perform test firings of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles in December 2025.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Australia launches $1.1B Ghost Shark XL-AUV programme
The Royal Australian Navy has signed a five-year $1.1 billion deal with Anduril to produce large autonomous submarines, aiming for initial service in 2026.
Weapon / Missile
EOS Provides High-Power Laser Weapon to a European Customer
Australia-based defence firm EOS has exported its 100 kW laser weapon to an unnamed European country within the scope of a contract worth €71.4 million.
Weapon / Missile
Australian Army Tests Pickup-Launched AIM-9X Missiles
Australian MoD announced the firing test of AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles from a Hawkei 4x4 tactical wheeled vehicle as a new short-range air defence option.
Weapon / Missile
Australia Buys 400 AMRAAMs to Increase Aerial Capacity
The $1.04B deal allows Australia to buy 200 AIM-120D-3 and 200 AIM-120C-8 missiles, improving air-to-air combat capability probably against Chinese fighters.
Air
Ammunition
Australian F/A-18E/F Super Hornets Get AGM-158C LRASM
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighters of the Royal Australian Air Force have been qualified to use the AGM-158C LRASM anti-ship cruise missiles following tests.
Global Defence Trend Brief
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- 15:00 NATO procurement pipeline highlights growing cyber intelligence demand - A NATO Communications and Information Agency procurement opportunity for cyber threat intelligence u...
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- 12:00 Atlantic Council assesses defence industry as a key Ankara summit outcome - The Atlantic Council's post-summit assessment highlighted NATO's shift toward production capacity an...
- 12:00 Foreign Policy highlights removal of defence trade barriers in Ankara declaration - Foreign Policy's coverage of the Ankara Summit Declaration highlighted NATO's commitment to eliminat...
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- 12:00 Slovenian institute sees Ankara summit strengthening Türkiye's strategic position - The Ljubljana-based IFIMES published a post-summit analysis arguing that the Ankara meeting reflecte...
- 12:00 Pakistani analysis places defence production at centre of new security order - The Friday Times published an analysis of the Ankara NATO Summit and the resurgence of defence indus...
- 09:00 UK awards first contracts under European low-cost interceptor effort - Britain awarded £3.16 million to three suppliers to develop low-cost interceptors against drones and...
- 09:00 Germany to finance 50,000 autonomous strike drones for Ukraine - Germany is reportedly financing an order for 50,000 autonomous strike drones for Ukraine, highlighti...
- 09:00 Germany moves to co-produce Ukraine's BARS missile-drone - Germany and Ukraine agreed to cooperate on production of the jet-powered BARS missile-drone, reinfor...
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- 09:00 NATO's counter-drone marketplace opens new multinational procurement channel - NATO plans a marketplace for Alliance-tested and compatible counter-drone systems as Allies prepare...
- 09:00 NATO industrial report shifts attention from contracts to production output - NATO's 2026 Defence Industrial Capacity Expansion Report highlights increased ammunition capacity an...
- 09:00 Indonesia advances local construction of Scorpène Evolved submarines - Indonesia has begun domestic construction work associated with its Scorpène Evolved submarine progra...
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