Defence & Aerospace

Quantum Systems Vector 2-in-1 drone. | Newsreel

ADF zeroes in on Vector drone technology

A Brisbane-based drone company will benefit from a $100m Federal Government investment in the aerial technology. Defence Minister Pat Conroy said the Australian Defence
Read more 15 July 2024
Air defence missiles | Newsreel

$250 million boost to Ukraine war effort

Australia will provide its largest single military assistance package to Ukraine, worth almost $250 million. Defence Minister Richard Marles announced the support at the
Read more 14 July 2024
NIOA Group CEO Rob Nioa, right, Andrew Crickenberger. | Newsreel

Crickenberger to drive growth at NIOA

A Brisbane munitions company is increasing its international firepower with the appointment of leading defence industry executive Andrew Crickenberger as its Chief
Read more 4 July 2024
Soldier operating a drone. Newsreel

Defence Force reveals first laser weapon

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is trialing its first laser weapon, which can burn through steel and destroy objects a kilometre away. The ADFs Fractl Portable High
Read more 19 June 2024
Robotic welder. | Newsreel

Boost for Queensland defence companies

Three Queensland companies were awarded a share of almost $3 million in the last round of Federal Government defence industry funding, before a new grants program is
Read more 17 June 2024
Australian flag on army uniform sleeve. | Newsreel

Kiwis set to serve under Aussie flag

ANZAC ties are to set to be strengthened with New Zealanders living in Australia able to join the Australian Defence Force (ADF) from next month. Under changes to
Read more 4 June 2024
CSIRO moon-like testing centre in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Space innovators set course for Brisbane

Brisbane will host the world’s space innovators at an international conference later this year. The International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and
Read more 28 May 2024
Aerial view of Utingu on Cape York peninsula in Far North Queensland. | Newsreel

Property with stellar views and rocket access

Are you in the market for a slice of Far North Queensland paradise from which you can launch your spaceships? You’re in luck. Utingu, an 88ha parcel of freehold
Read more 15 May 2024
Inquiry into space launches from Australia - Newsreel

Inquiry opens the way for Australian space launches

The Federal Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has begun hearings to clear the way for space launches in Australia. The hearings have started in Canberra to review the
Read more 14 May 2024
Artisit's impression of NASA's proposed lunar railway. | Newsreel

NASA funds floating railway on Moon

NASA is planning for a levitating railway system on the moon, advancing a project in its latest round of funding. The Flexible Levitation on a Track (FLOAT) proposal is
Read more 9 May 2024