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Oct- 2025 -

27 October

DroneSentry-C2 incorporating the ADS-B flight tracking feature.

DroneShield Merges Aviation Tracking Tool With Drone Detection Tech

DroneShield has integrated its Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data into its DroneSentry-C2 command-and-control platform.

17 October

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Australian Spy Aircraft Flies 45 NATO Missions Near Ukraine

An Australian E-7A Wedgetail aircraft has been deployed 45 times as part of NATO operations to monitor Russian activities near Ukraine.

10 October

Asia Pacific

From L: Australian PM Anthony Albanese, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, and Australian Deputy PM and Defense Minister Richard Marles.

Christine Casimiro

India, Australia Forge New Defense Pact to Enhance Indo-Pacific Stability

India and Australia have signed new defense agreements during their inaugural bilateral defense ministers’ dialogue, which also marked the first visit by an Indian defense minister to Canberra since 2013.

8 October

Asia Pacific

Hanwha Defence Australia REDBACK Infantry Fighting Vehicle at Russell Offices, Canberra.

Inder Singh Bisht

EOS to Deliver Remote Weapon Systems for Australia’s Redback IFVs

Hanwha Defence Australia has contracted Electro Optic Systems to supply Remote Weapon Systems for the Australian Defence Force’s LAND 400 Phase 3 infantry fighting vehicle program.

7 October

Air

An Israeli F-35I Adir assigned to 140 Squadron, Nevatim Air Base, takes off for a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March, 23, 2023. Red Flag is an opportunity to build on the success of JUNIPER OAK 23-2, JUNIPER FALCON, and additional combined exercises to enhance interoperability with Israel, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and improve capabilities in ways that enhance and promote regional stability and reinforce the United States’ enduring commitment to Israel’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Under Fire After Scrubbing F-35 Export Details Potentially Tied to Israel

Australia’s Defence Department has quietly removed online information about the country’s role in producing parts for the F-35 fighter jet, prompting claims that the government is concealing its contribution to Israel’s use of the aircraft in Gaza.

3 October

Air

The Australian Army's first two AH-64E Apache helicopters at RAAF Base Townsville, Queensland, on 28 September 2025. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Army's first two AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters were delivered to the 16th Aviation Brigade at RAAF Base Townsville on Sunday 28 September 2025. Defence is acquiring a fleet of 29 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters through a Foreign Military Sales case with the United States as part of the Project Land 4503 Apache Attack Helicopter. The AH-64E Apache will replace the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter, bringing significant capability improvements that will enhance the lethality and tempo of land and amphibious force manoeuvres.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Army Welcomes First Apache Attack Helicopters

The Australian Army has received its first two Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters at RAAF Base Townsville in Queensland.

2 October

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US OKs $705M M142 HIMARS Deal for Australia

The US State Department has approved a possible $705-million sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and related equipment to Australia.

Sep- 2025 -

29 September

Asia Pacific

An Australian Army M1A2 Abrams main battle tank boards HMAS Adelaide during sea transportability trials at the Port of Townsville, Queensland. Photo: Lieutenant Commander Anthony Martin

Christine Casimiro

Australian Navy Transports Army’s Heavy Combat Vehicles in Milestone Trial

One of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest warships has successfully transported the army’s heaviest combat vehicles in a recent trial, proving their sea transportability.

26 September

Asia Pacific

Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat ADV Cape Spencer. (Image provided by Austal) *** Local Caption *** Defence has accepted the ninth Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat built at Henderson shipyard in Western Australia, ADV Cape Spencer. Built by Austal Ships Pty Ltd under project SEA1445 Phase 1, the Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats contribute to the whole of Government effort to protect Australia's borders and offshore interests. ADV Cape Spencer will work alongside other Royal Australian Navy and Australian Border Force vessels enhancing the capability for civil maritime surveillance and enforcement in Australian waters.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Accepts Ninth Evolved Cape Patrol Boat From Austal

Austal has turned over the ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat, the ADV Cape Spencer (P225), to the Royal Australian Navy.

24 September

Asia Pacific

Avionics Technician, Sergeant Thomas Lane from No. 36 Squadron, utilises the Hololens mixed reality device during maintenance of a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft. Digitally Altered Image. *** Local Caption *** Aircraft Technicians from No. 36 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley are now using Microsoft HoloLens mixed reality devices (goggles) with Boeing software to maintain C-17A Globemaster III aircraft. Implemented by the Squadron and Boeing contractors to navigate COVID-19 restrictions when working with their United States based counterparts, the first trial of the devices started in July 2020. This is a new capability for any RAAF aircraft maintenance team.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Firm to Supply Digital Defense Systems in Record NATO Partner Deal

Australian digital and extended reality systems developer Vection Technologies has received a contract to supply digital defense infrastructure to a NATO-approved partner in Europe.

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