Australian Defence Force – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

28 April

Arms

Australia Selects HIMARS Over StrikeMaster for Long-Range Fires

Australia has selected Lockheed Martin’s High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) to enhance the army’s long-range strike capabilities.

27 April

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Australia Invests $855M in Nearly 300 Bushmaster Vehicles, Upgraded Trucks

Australia has committed to investing $855 million to enhance the Australian Defence Forces’ ground vehicle fleet.

Jan- 2026 -

7 January

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Australia Plugs $26M Into AI to Supercharge Military Decisions

Australia is boosting its defense capabilities with a nearly 40-million Australian dollar ($26.8 million) investment in emerging tech, including artificial intelligence (AI).

Dec- 2025 -

17 December

Arms

SMARTSHOOTER SMASH 2000L Fire Control System

Rojoef Manuel

Australia to Test SmartShooter’s Fire Control Systems for Frontline Use

Australia has awarded Israeli firm SmartShooter a contract to assess the company’s Smash 3000 fire control system for frontline ground forces.

Oct- 2025 -

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.