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19 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

SPARC AI Software Turns Commodity Drones Into High-Precision Platforms

An AI and machine learning upgrade is sharpening how SPARC AI’s Overwatch software turns raw flight data into precise navigation and targeting performance for drones.

19 February

Air

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed to Deliver C-130J Training Devices to Royal Australian Air Force

The US has contracted Lockheed Martin to supply devices and upgrades that will help the Royal Australian Air Force improve how it trains its C-130J pilots and crew.

18 February

Asia Pacific

ATLAS UGV autonomous armored vehicle with an elevated cannon system, parked in an open field during testing.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

BAE’s ATLAS UGV Comes Out With Auto Turret System in Latest Trials

BAE Systems’ next-gen unmanned combat vehicle stormed the training grounds with a new weapon for land warfare: a medium-caliber automated turret system named “VANTAGE.”

15 February

Asia Pacific

An Australian submarine surfaces from the waters in the foreground. Land is seen peeking in the far background, with the whole scene illuminated by sunlight peering out of the clouds above.

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Unveils Initial $2.8B for New Nuclear Subs Facility

Australia unveiled $2.8 billion in spending on Sunday as a "down payment" on a new facility to build nuclear submarines under the tripartite AUKUS security pact with Britain and the United States.

13 February

Air

A hypersonic vehicle test article mounted on a ground-based test rig inside a laboratory, featuring a long, pointed nose and aerodynamic control surfaces.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

3D-Printed Hypersonic Airframe Clears Major Vibration Tests in Australia

Australia’s 3D-printed hypersonic airframe has proven it can handle the forces of high-speed flight, moving it closer to its Mach 7 test.

11 February

Asia Pacific

Jodesz Gavilan

HII’s REMUS 100 Logs 935 Missions in Australia

HII’s REMUS 100 AUV has logged 935 missions for the Australian Maritime College with only two days of downtime.

11 February

Asia Pacific

Specialists from the Joint Task Force 661 Defensive Cyber Operations team at Camp Ricarte, Puerto Princesa City in the Philippines during Exercise ALON 25. *** Local Caption *** Exercise ALON 25 is a bilateral training activity planned and led by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Australian Defence Force. Conducted from 15 to 29 August, it is the largest overseas military exercise for Australia in 2025. Over 3,600 personnel are participating in Exercise ALON 25 including members of the ADF and AFP, as well as elements of the Royal Canadian Navy, and the United States Marine Corps Marine Rotation Force Darwin. Exercise ALON 25 demonstrates the strength of the Strategic Partnership between Australia and the Philippines. It allows both nations to practice multi-domain warfighting skillsets while collaborating on regional security.

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Charges Two Chinese Nationals With Foreign Interference

Australian police said Wednesday they have charged two Chinese nationals with foreign interference, accusing them of spying on a Buddhist group at the behest of police in China.

5 February

Space

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Australia Builds Next-Gen Nuclear Battery With 3D Printing

Australia is moving to crack one of the toughest challenges in space and defense operations: delivering sustainable power for years without refueling, maintenance, or reliance on solar energy.

4 February

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Australian Firm Targets GPS Vulnerabilities With Quantum Navigation

Australian firm Q-CTRL is showcasing a next-gen quantum-based navigation tech at the Singapore Airshow 2026, targeting growing concerns over GPS disruption in aviation and defense.

2 February

Business