Defence Connect

The Apache’s next weapon might not be a missile it might be a drone. 🎧 bit.ly/4n4DftD #ApacheHelicopter #DroneWarfare #MilitaryTechnology #FutureWarfare #ArmyAviation #AutonomousSystems #DefenceIndustry #MilitaryInnovation

David Nockels, First Assistant Secretary Defence Trade, Regulation and AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Division, Department of Defence, has been confirmed as the first keynote speaker for the inaugural Australian Defence Industry Accelerator Summit. bit.ly/4nHxbYB

Lockheed Martin Australia in partnership with Northrop Grumman Australia and Thales Australia have conducted the successful detonation of a co-produced warhead at a test range near Bourke, New South Wales. bit.ly/4nOeF0Y

#PODCAST: Bethany Alvaro and senior journalist Robert Dougherty discuss Kongsberg’s missile manufacturing facility in Newcastle and plans to produce Naval Strike Missiles and Joint Strike Missiles in Australia. Tune in: bit.ly/3RlAcln

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Military hardware and visiting foreign officials were thin on the ground during the country’s recent Victory Day, both groups likely spooked by modern drone threats. bit.ly/3PnNL37

Tasmanian boat builder Sentinel Boats secured a Defence contract to deliver up to seven general purpose watercraft for Australia’s elite Special Operations Forces. bit.ly/3RvegEk

The new Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence has commenced its work in examining Defence policy, capability development, and administration and expenditure. bit.ly/3PKF82J

The Federal Government has formally launched the long-awaited life of type extension program for the Royal Australian Navy’s aging Collins-class submarine fleet. bit.ly/3PaTR6X

#PODCAST: Robert Dougherty is joined by aerobatic pilot and renowned warbird aviation enthusiast Paul Bennet, founder of Paul Bennet Airshows. Tune in: bit.ly/4uUdQG2

Three Australian companies have been awarded contracts to develop new undersea navigation technology. bit.ly/4drerYy

The Australian Government has selected Lockheed Martin Australia as the preferred Combat System Integration Partner for Australia’s future fleet of sovereign Virginia class submarines. bit.ly/4dc2lUp

Northern Australia is becoming central to defence strategy discussions. 🎧 bit.ly/4n4DftD #B21 #B21Raider #DefenceStrategy #AustralianDefence #NorthernAustralia #AirPower #MilitaryAviation #NationalSecurity #DefencePolicy #RAAF #StrategicDeterrence #AUKUS

The Australian and South Australian governments have officially opened the $200 million Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility at Royal Australian Air Force Base Edinburgh, South Australia. bit.ly/3RaI74X

The room is full and the conversations are underway at the #Budget2026: National Defence Outlook. A sincere thank you to all delegates, speakers, and partners for joining us for this important discussion on the future of Australia’s defence capability. #defence #budget

The #AustralianDefenceIndustryAccelerationSummit has officially launched! Visit our website now to learn more about the agenda, speaker line-up and to secure your ticket. bit.ly/4ufTpDA #ADIAS #defence #innovation #tech #capability

We’re getting ready to kick off the Budget 2026: National Defence Outlook in Canberra! If you’re coming by today, remember that the summit starts at 9:00am. See you all soon! #Budget2026 #defence #budget #nationalsecurity #military #tech #governmentfunding #strategy #policy

Australia’s Black Hawk era is ramping up fast. 🎧 bit.ly/4n4DftD #BlackHawk #UH60M #ArmyAviation #MilitaryHelicopter #AustralianArmy #ADF #DefenceIndustry #MilitaryTechnology #FutureWarfare #SpecialOperations #Medevac #BattlefieldTech #ArmyModernisation

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The 2026 budget is significant because it moves beyond rhetoric and begins translating warnings into long-term funding commitments, industrial policy and structural reform. bit.ly/48UWGQ5