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Aug- 2025 -

6 August

Austal to Build Over Two Dozen Landing Craft for Australian Army

Austal will build and deliver over two dozen landing craft for the Australian Army under a strategic shipbuilding agreement with Canberra.

5 August

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Sees Record Military Recruitment Surge Thanks to TikTok, Online Reach

Australia has recorded its highest level of armed forces recruitment in over a decade, with targeted ads on platforms like TikTok and online games credited for the boost, according to government figures.

5 August

Asia Pacific

The JS Mogami (FFM-1) frigate. Photo: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia to Buy 11 Advanced Warships From Japan

Australia will upgrade its navy with 11 Mogami-class frigates built by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Defence Minister Marles said.

Jul- 2025 -

28 July

Arms

An Australian Army HIMARS from 14th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fires a Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) from Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.

Christine Casimiro

Australia Fires Precision Strike Missile in Historic First Test

The Australian Army has successfully test-fired its Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) for the first time at the Mount Bundey Training Area during Exercise Talisman Sabre, involving the US and several other countries.

25 July

Arms

Christine Casimiro

DroneShield Clinches $3.28M Counter-Drone Deal From Australia

Australia has awarded DroneShield a 5-million Australian dollar ($3.28 million) contract to supply portable counter-drone systems to the Australian Defence Force.

24 July

Asia Pacific

The JS Niyodo (FFM-7) Mogami-class frigate

Inder Singh Bisht

Japan Pitches Upgraded Mogami Frigate to Australia

The Japanese government has proposed an upgraded version of the Mogami-class frigate compatible with US weapon systems for the Australian Navy.

23 July

Asia Pacific

Australian Army reconnaissance soldiers practice break-contact drills with their Philippine Army counterparts during joint training at Camp Kibaritan in Northern Mindanao.

Giulia Bernacchi

Australia Increases Military Training Activities With Philippines

Australia has announced a boost in defense cooperation with the Philippines, unveiling over 20 joint exercise activities during this year's training program.

21 July

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Australian Firm Tests Gravity Navigation to Counter GPS Denial at Sea

Australian firm Q-CTRL tested its “software-ruggedized” quantum sensors aboard the MV Sycamore for 144 hours, navigating the ocean by detecting shifts in Earth’s gravity.

18 July

Americas

United States Navy Virginia Class submarine USS Mississippi arrives at Fleet Base West, Rockingham, Western Australia for a routine port visit. *** Local Caption *** United States Navy Virginia Class submarine USS Mississippi has arrived at Fleet Base West, Rockingham, Western Australia. The submarine is in Australia for a routine visit to provide respite for the crew. The visit reflects the ongoing strength of Australias alliance with the United States and builds on the visits of nuclear-powered submarines from AUKUS partners over the last 60 years.

Rojoef Manuel

Perth Startup’s AI ‘Brain for Boats’ Gets AUKUS Rollout Clearance

Australia has granted license-free export status to Perth-based startup Greenroom Robotics for the distribution of its AI-enabled autonomous vessel software in support of the AUKUS program.

15 July

Americas