The deal integrates H2O.ai’s enterprise AI platform into CAN.B Group’s AUSOVRN sovereign capability ecosystem Initial focus covers federal, state and local government as well as defense, national security and financial services CAN.B Group’s Digital Marketplace Panel 2 appointment gives government buyers an established procurement pathway to the combined offering H2O.ai and CAN.B Group have formed...
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Lockheed Martin Supports MRGBAD Prototype Live-Fire Test in Australia
The live-fire test, called Taipan Strike 26, took place at Australia’s Woomera Test Range and involved the U.S. Navy A CEA-built radar tracked the target while virtualized Aegis handled command and control from a small expeditionary setup The prototype draws on the Aegis baseline built for Hunter-class frigates and Hobart-class destroyers Lockheed Martin has supported...
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BAE Systems Australia to Establish Headquarters at $100M-Plus Defence HQ
South Australia has started building the 11-story Defence HQ building to support defense and space capabilities BAE Systems Australia will move its headquarters into the new building to enhance connectivity with its partners The facility will also house three projects, a defense technology academy, an innovation hub and a space-focused facility South Australia has begun...
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Arlington Capital Partners Launches Highwater to Bolster Naval Preservation Across US, Australian, Allied Fleets
The naval services platform combining Eptec Defence and AMP United will serve U.S., Australian and allied fleets The platform brings together over 600 employees across six locations to support vessel preservation, repair and specialist services The launch comes as AUKUS and other allied security partnerships are deepening demand for shared naval sustainment capacity across the...
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Weststar, Rocket Technologies International to Form Defense Joint Ventures in Malaysia, Australia
Malaysia’s Weststar Defence Industries and Australia’s RTI have agreed to form joint ventures in each other’s countries to build satellites, test rockets and eventually launch payloads The companies see more than $10 billion in long-term commercial potential across aerospace, defense and satellite programs The ventures will produce civilian spacecraft, government satellite capabilities and integrated defense...
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Microsoft, Australian Government Establish Strategic Digital Resilience Partnership
Microsoft and the Australian government have signed an MOU focused on strengthening national cyber resilience The agreement covers cooperation in cloud security, AI adoption and critical infrastructure protection The partnership expands existing collaboration between Microsoft and Australian government agencies. Microsoft and the Australian government have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a framework for cooperation on...
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UK, Australia Expand Partnership on Frontier AI Security
The U.K. and Australia have agreed to collaborate on frontier AI systems The agreement includes shared research, AI testing standards and staff exchanges between the two nations The partnership follows warnings that frontier AI is becoming more capable of sophisticated cyberattacks The U.K. and Australia signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to expand cooperation...
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QinetiQ Australia Expands Victoria Presence With New Melbourne Facility
New Melbourne facility expands QinetiQ Australia’s defense and security operations in Victoria. Site will support research, engineering and mission-focused program delivery work. Expansion aims to strengthen collaboration with government, industry and defense partners. QinetiQ Australia has opened a new office in Melbourne as part of a multimillion-dollar investment aimed at expanding its support for Australia’s defense,...
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Australia Invests Up to $5B to Strengthen Counter-Drone Capabilities
Australia is expanding its counter-drone capabilities, committing up to $5 billion over the next decade to strengthen sovereign defense systems and respond to evolving battlefield threats. The Albanese government said Tuesday the investment will fund the development and deployment of advanced counter-unmanned aerial system technologies for the Australian Defence Force, building on priorities outlined in...
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Australia Partners With Germany’s TDW on Missile Warhead Production
Australia has entered an agreement with German warhead manufacturer TDW to strengthen Canberra’s defense manufacturing and guided weapons capability. On Friday, Australia’s Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy signed a letter of intent with German Minister for Defence Boris Pistorius, enabling the Australian Department of Defence and TDW to collaborate on the manufacturing and maintenance...