Australian Defense Magazine

Australian Defence Magazine stands as Australia’s premier publication dedicated to the defense sector. Our mission is to provide a highly regarded and trustworthy magazine that offers insightful coverage and detailed analysis of significant projects and equipment purchases. We also share expert commentary on policies and future strategies for the Australian Defence Force, the New Zealand Defence Forces, and broader regional defense matters. With an audited circulation, our magazine reaches key figures in government, military, and the defense industry across Australia and New Zealand, along with a focused international readership.

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Trump launches AUKUS review

1 week ago | australiandefence.com.au | Max Blenkin

The US Defense Department has launched a review of the AUKUS agreement to ensure it complies with the Trump administration’s America first agenda. That could imperil Australia’s plans to acquire US Virginia-class nuclear attack submarines, a fundamental component of Australian security policy. The review was announced overnight by a spokesman for the US Department of Defense.
Major Projects under the microscope

1 week ago | australiandefence.com.au | Max Blenkin

Thank you for visiting AustralianDefence.com.au - Australia's leading source of Defence Industry news and viewsTo continue reading this article, and to gain free access to up to four articles per week, simply sign up to the ADM Standard Membership. A Digital Membership will give you unlimited access to online news and articles except those marked as Premium. Or to get unlimited access on any device, at any time, upgrade to ADM Premium.
Past decisions shaping tomorrow’s ADF

2 weeks ago | australiandefence.com.au | Max Blenkin

Thank you for visiting AustralianDefence.com.au - Australia's leading source of Defence Industry news and viewsTo continue reading this article, and to gain free access to up to four articles per week, simply sign up to the ADM Standard Membership. A Digital Membership will give you unlimited access to online news and articles except those marked as Premium. Or to get unlimited access on any device, at any time, upgrade to ADM Premium.
ATLA: ‘Mogami-class frigate sale will deepen Australia-Japan defence ties’

2 weeks ago | australiandefence.com.au | Corey Lee Bell

On May 25 ADM interviewed Sayako Sumomo, Director of the International Cooperation Division of ATLA’s Department of Equipment Policy, to discuss why the Mogami bid is being viewed with such significance in Japan, as well as Tokyo’s view on the advantages the platform offers.
ASPI says defence spending is not enough

2 weeks ago | australiandefence.com.au | Max Blenkin

Despite persistent warnings from both Coalition and Labor governments that Australia’s strategic environment is deteriorating, the Labor government has lost another opportunity to adequately fund defence for the challenges ahead. The latest Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) defence budget brief has said the level of funding for Defence and other elements of Australia’s national‑security community failed to match the seriousness of the challenge.
Japan shows interest in Ocius Bluebottles

3 weeks ago | australiandefence.com.au | Corey Lee Bell

Japanese officials have entered into discussions with Sydney-based, unmanned ocean surveillance system producer, Ocius, during the DSEI Japan 2025 defence and security exhibition, in what a company representative described as a potential watershed event for Australia’s defence industry.
Ryan Aerospace looking to build on Japan success at DSEI 2025

3 weeks ago | australiandefence.com.au | Corey Lee Bell

Australian flight simulator producer Ryan Aerospace is optimistic that the firm’s cost competitiveness, record of success and development strategy will help the company expand its presence in the Japanese market, Managing Director Chris Ryan told ADM at the third DSEI Japan defence and security exhibition in Chiba on Wednesday.
Kawasaki discussing potential K-Racer sale with Japan’s Ministry of Defense

3 weeks ago | australiandefence.com.au | Corey Lee Bell

Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) is currently engaged in discussions with Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) on the prospects of acquiring the Kawasaki K-Racer medium-sized transport unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a company representative told ADM in Chiba, Japan, on Friday.
International collaboration, evolving threats a key theme at DSEI Japan 2025

3 weeks ago | australiandefence.com.au | Corey Lee Bell

Japan’s desire to deepen defence partnerships and contribute to a stronger defence industrial/technological base in the region were key themes in DSEI Japan 2025, a three-day defence exhibition which opened on 21 May in Chiba, Japan. The third incarnation of DSEI Japan, touted as the nation’s largest integrated defence and security exhibition, featured over 400 exhibits from Japanese and international defence firms, and almost 40 conference, seminars and keynote speeches.
ANAO reports on AIP

1 month ago | australiandefence.com.au | Max Blenkin

The national audit office has found Defence has failed to maximise Australian industry participation in its vast procurement program and its arrangements to achieve industry participation were at best only partly fit for purpose. In yet another report critical of defence procurement, the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) outlined a range of problems with acquisition of capabilities and infrastructure.