1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (472+ words) Even as the war with Iran escalates and threatens global oil supplies and economic stability, critics argue Australia should distance itself from the conflict rather than risk deeper involvement....

5+ hour, 23+ min ago  (628+ words) In 2021, Australia ditched a French submarine deal for AUKUS'the promise of nuclear-powered boats from the U. S. and UK. Five years in, the subs aren't coming. Now Canberra is floating the B-21 Raider as a fix. The U. S. doesn't export the B-21. AUKUS is failing…...

5+ hour, 55+ min ago  (269+ words) Australia relies on seaborne trade for 99% of its goods but often treats the oceans as someone else's problem. This is not a distant spectacle for Australia. Around 99% of Australian trade by weight moves by sea, through the same global networks…...

13+ hour, 14+ min ago  (425+ words) The new long-range fires regiment will extend ADF's reach to 500km, expanding beyond 1, 000km as future Pr SM increments arrive. The Australian government has confirmed a A$2. 3bn ($1. 6bn) investment over the decade in US-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and Precision Strike…...

18+ hour, 57+ min ago  (274+ words) Our Executive Outlook content requires a Basic-level or higher Defence Insight" subscription to access. 28th April 2026 - 11: 59 GMT | by Damian Kemp in London, UK The Australian Army is to get a new generation of Thales Bushmaster medium protected mobility vehicles which will…...

20+ hour, 50+ min ago  (440+ words) The ambitious plans include bolstering the army's shore defence and attack capabilities and basing anti-drone weapons in the Top End. Missile and Counter-Drone Tech: Australia's Northern Territory Launches Latest Defence Strategy Australia's Northern Territory has launched its 2026 defence strategy, launched…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (227+ words) Australia has placed a significant order for 268 upgraded Bushmaster vehicles under a contract valued at AU$750 million. This order aims to enhance the nation's protected mobility fleet and sustain production capabilities at Bendigo, which is crucial for the local defense…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (326+ words) Australia will buy almost 50 extra American-made rocket launch systems, in addition to missiles being used by the US in its war against Iran. The government announced it has chosen US defence giant Lockheed Martin's high mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS)…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (386+ words) Australia has committed to investing a total of 1. 2 billion Australian dollars ($855 million) to enhance the Australian Defence Forces" (ADF) ground vehicle fleet. The investment covers the purchase of an additional 268 next-generation Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) from Thales, valued at…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (410+ words) The Australian Army has overlooked a locally developed long-range strike weapon, instead selecting an US-made product despite concerns the Pentagon could limit exports of its missiles during the Iran war." A locally developed long-range strike weapon has been overlooked for…...