New Zealand Minister of Defence Judith Collins has outlined a plan to work with industry to strengthen supply chain resilience and domestic capability in uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems. What Is the Purpose of the Strategic Industrial Base Statements? The Ministry of Defence said Friday, under the New Zealand Defence Industry Strategy, it will establish three Strategic Industrial...
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Australia Begins GMLRS Production, Targets 4,000 Missiles Annually by 2029
Australia has begun domestic production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System missiles, marking a step in the country’s broader effort to build a sovereign guided weapons manufacturing capability and reduce reliance on global supply chains. Production operations recently started at a new facility in Port Wakefield, South Australia, with the first batch of missiles expected...
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Australia Seeks Private Capital Partners for $500M Defense Co-Investment Initiative
Australia has issued a formal call for private capital partners to help manage a new potential $500 million co-investment vehicle aimed at strengthening the nation’s sovereign defense industry. What Capabilities Is Australia Targeting? The Australian government said Wednesday the request for expressions of interest on AusTender seeks companies to manage joint investments to boost its sovereign...
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Australia Forms Counter-sUAS Industry Panel Under Project Land 156
The Australian government has established a panel of industry experts to advise defence and other agencies on all matters relating to countering the threat of small uncrewed aerial systems, or sUAS. The Australian subsidiaries of Anduril, Cubic Defense, Leidos, L3Harris, RTX and Saab are among the 28 companies selected to join the panel, dubbed the...
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Albania Invests $508M to Boost Australia’s Guided Weapons Capabilities
Australia announced that the Albanese Government is investing $508 million in two major defense infrastructure projects at Defence Establishment Orchard Hills in Western Sydney, strengthening the nation’s guided weapons and explosive ordnance capabilities. What Are the Orchard Hills Projects? The Australian government said Wednesday the projects are part of its Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance plan...
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WitFoo Partners With SSS Cybersecurity to Expand Cyber Defense in New Zealand
Cybersecurity software company WitFoo has partnered with SSS Cybersecurity, a managed security services provider, to enhance cyber defense capabilities and expand into the New Zealand market. Join government and industry cyber leaders at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Cyber Summit on May 21 to address escalating threats and prepare for the Department of War’s 2027 zero trust...
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Australia Awards $12M in Defense Industry Grants to Boost Sovereign Manufacturing
The Australian government has awarded more than $11.6 million to 44 domestic companies as Canberra continues to invest in local manufacturing capacity tied to priority defense and AUKUS-related programs. How Much Funding Was Awarded Under the DIDG? The funding was distributed through the Defence Industry Development Grants program, which supports Australian defense suppliers across four...
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Serco Books Australia Navy Contract for Synthetic Warfare Training
Serco announced on LinkedIn Sunday that it has been awarded the Navy Synthetic Warfare Training contract to continue its support for maritime warfare training operations at Australia’s Naval warfare training establishments. What Is the Scope of Serco’s Navy Synthetic Warfare Training Contract? Under the renewed and expanded agreement, Serco will continue to work with the Royal...
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New Zealand Launches Discovery Phase for Quantum Technology Platform
Shane Reti, minister of science, innovation and technology, has unveiled a $1.35 million discovery phase to determine the potential of developing and deploying a national quantum technologies platform designed to generate jobs, foster partnerships and strengthen New Zealand’s economy. “Quantum technology underpins breakthroughs in computing, secure communications, and sensing and measurement – areas that can transform...
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Australia Awards Boeing Contracts to Advance Ghost Bat CCA
Australia has committed approximately $929.3 million to expand the development and production of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat. The investment includes new contracts with Boeing Defence Australia to deliver additional aircraft and accelerate upgrades to the unmanned platform, the Australian government said Tuesday. The latest awards cover six operational Block 2 aircraft and development of an...