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  • Thales and Deakin partner on BladeHAUL autonomy

    Thales and Deakin partner on BladeHAUL autonomy

    Thales and Deakin will jointly validate Australia’s autonomous BladeHAUL vehicle. Their programme covers testing of the Bushmaster-derived hybrid-electric platform developed with 3ME Technology, focusing on operational reliability and autonomous performance.

  • South Korea tests first hypersonic glide vehicle

    South Korea tests first hypersonic glide vehicle

    South Korea has tested its first domestically developed hypersonic vehicle. The flight verified booster separation, guidance and manoeuvring under hypersonic conditions, with further development required before operational deployment.

  • EOS plans US production of new Slinger

    EOS plans US production of new Slinger

    EOS will manufacture its new Slinger counter-UAS system in Alabama. Production is due to begin in 2027, with enhanced sensing and selectable autonomy added to the design.

  • ASELSAN secures 5m radar systems contract

    ASELSAN secures $195m radar systems contract

    ASELSAN has secured a $195 million Turkish radar systems contract. Türkiye’s defence procurement authority is the customer, while radar type, quantity and delivery timing remain undisclosed.

  • South Korea tests first hypersonic glide vehicle

    Lithuania receives first Switchblade 600 systems

    Lithuania has received its first batch of Switchblade 600 munitions. Launch and control equipment, a training simulator and maintenance support have arrived with the expendable air vehicles.

  • South Korea tests first hypersonic glide vehicle

    NIOA and AeroVironment expand loitering munitions partnership

    NIOA and AeroVironment have formed a new Australasian munitions partnership. The agreement covers introduction into service, sustainment, customer support and possible future industrial development around the Switchblade portfolio.

  • Hanwha expands THeMIS cooperation in Australasia

    Hanwha expands THeMIS cooperation in Australasia

    Hanwha and Milrem are expanding THeMIS cooperation across Australasia markets. The framework includes local production, sustainment, supply chain development and regional payload integration.

  • AERIE counter-UAS prototype enters demonstration phase

    AERIE counter-UAS prototype enters demonstration phase

    Rheinmetall and Praetorian have delivered an Australian AERIE prototype system. The containerised counter-UAS launcher carries more than 20 interceptors and moves into operator demonstrations this quarter.

  • Australia receives second HIMARS tranche early

    Australia receives second HIMARS tranche early

    Australia has received its second HIMARS tranche two years early. The accelerated delivery accompanies domestic GMLRS production and continued expansion of the Army’s ability to strike at long range.

  • ASELSAN secures 5m radar systems contract

    SRC receives first Domestic Shield radar order

    SRC has received its first Gryphon radar Domestic Shield order. The $10.24m package covers one R1440, two R1540 radars and the integration, installation and training needed to field them.