The defense research laboratories of Australia and the UK have teamed up to jointly develop subsystems for new-generation low-cost weapons and munitions.
With a general election looming, Australia announced an early 2025-26 budget which included a boost to defense spending despite a wider focus on tax cuts.
Key collaborations have been announced by Australia’s fledgling sustainable aviation industry to advance development of electric- and hydrogen-powered aircraft.
A backlash to President Donald Trump’s foreign policy decisions is raising pressure on the F-35 orderbook, and dozens of planned deliveries are being reviewed.
International capacity from Australia surpassed 7.1 million departure seats in Q1 2025, reflecting a 6.1% year-on-year increase and exceeding pre-COVID levels.
In a $91.2 million package, Australia seeks 54 GMLRS-AW rounds, along with telemetry kits, engineering services, technical assistance, and program support.
Canberra has issued a new commitment of support for Rex, saying government acquisition of the carrier is a contingency option if buyers cannot be found.
