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Growing pains in Rockingham before AUKUS subs even arrive
By Nadia Mitsopoulos and Emma Wynne

With the WA city of Rockingham set to experience growth equivalent to hosting 10 Olympic Games, community leaders are questioning how the region south of Perth will cope and who will foot the bill.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-12/aukus-already-testing-rockingham-resources/107145172

#UrbanDevelopmentandPlanning #DefenceIndustry #LocalGovernment #NadiaMitsopoulos #EmmaWynne

MBDA Unveils Low-Cost Air Defence Missile to Counter Mass Attacks

Discover the game-changing air defence missile that's set to revolutionize the way we counter mass attacks - and learn how it was showcased alongside cutting-edge tech like missile interceptors and laser weapons at MSPO 2026. MBDA's latest innovation is making waves in the defence industry with its surprisingly low cost and high…

https://osintsights.com/mbda-unveils-low-cost-air-defence-missile-to-counter-mass-attacks?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#AirDefence #MissileSystems #EmergingThreats #DefenceIndustry #Poland

Central Queensland advances bid for major defence hub
By Jacob Gamble

New details have emerged on a business case for defence investment as central Queensland hosts a significant army training operation.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/central-qld-advances-defence-investment-bid/107047200

#DefenceForces #DefenceIndustry #GovernmentandPolitics #JacobGamble

'Life-saving' Australian-first veterans court to launch in SA
By Rachael Merritt

The South Australian Veterans Court Pilot Program is an Australian-first initiative which advocates hope will help "break the cycle" of offending.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/sa-veterans-court-pilot-program-becomes-australian-first/106951930

#Courts #Veterans #DefenceForces #DefenceIndustry #MentalHealth #RachaelMerritt

UK PM Burnham meets Zelenskyy, vows 'unwavering' support for Ukraine
By Thomas Morgan

Downing Street said the meeting was designed to underscore Britain's steadfast support for Ukraine.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-28/zelenskyy-meets-burnham-in-portsmouth/106964362

#WorldPolitics #UnrestConflictandWar #DefenceForces #DefenceIndustry #AerospaceIndustry #Treaties #ThomasMorgan

Moscow targeted by drones while Russia bombards Kyiv

Ukraine launches its latest attack on the Russian capital, firing more than 400 drones, while the Kremlin deploys more ballistic missiles against targets across Ukraine.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-21/moscow-targeted-by-drones-while-russia-bombards-kyiv/106938100

#UnrestConflictandWar #WorldPolitics #DefenceIndustry #TerritorialDisputes #DefenceForces