ADM Today - The case for Australia to rapidly acquire uncrewed systems
Tuesday 03 November
Good morning and welcome to ADM Today,
- Gregor Ferguson writes about all types of uncrewed systems and the need for Australia to rapidly procure and acquire them.
- In ADM Podcast 199, Grant McHerron and Publisher Ewen Levick look at Lula retaining power, Israel's post-election uncertainty as coalitions are negotiated, the IRGC's ability to strike Australia, and how South Korea's DAPA could be an example for Australia's DDA.
Kirra Davey
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Making News This Week
Uncrewed systems across the battlespace
The conflicts in Ukraine and the Gulf have shown that technology is now evolving with staggering speed and that acquisition and decision-making need to keep up | Gregor FergusonRead more
ADM Podcast 199 - Recent elections, IRGC's long reach, and DAPA vs DDA
In this Global Outlook episode, we look at Lula retaining power, Israel's post-election uncertainty as coalitions are negotiated, the IRGC's ability to strike Australia, and how South Korea's DAPA could be an example for Australia's DDA.Read more
Ukraine to purchase US PAC-3s
The US Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine for purchase of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missiles and related equipment.Read more
Rheinmetall delivers Caracal series-production vehicles
Rheinmetall has delivered the first Caracal series-production vehicles to the German and Dutch armed forces.Read more
New E-3F AWACS Flight Simulator for French Air and Space Force
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and its industrial partner Exail announce the official delivery of a new Full Flight Simulator for the E-3F AWACS aircraft for the French Air and Space Force.Read more
Rheinmetall to build additional IFVs for German and Dutch armed forces
Rheinmetall has received a major order for the Schakal (Jackal) 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle to supply the Bundeswehr and the Royal Dutch Land Forces.Read more
EPCOR wins Maintenance Agreement for A330 MRTT APUs
EPCOR and Airbus Defence and Space have reached a new agreement for Auxiliary Power Unit maintenance support for the worldwide Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport fleet operated by Airbus Defence and Space customers.Read more
Lockheed Martin partners on hypersonic launch capability
Lockheed Martin Australia is partnering with Queensland SMEs, academia and the Queensland Government to create a mobile launch platform for early-stage research, development, testing and evaluation of high-speed and hypersonic flight technologies.Read more
Fiji gifted Bluebottle USVs
Australia is donating Bluebottle drone vessels to Fiji to aid in its fight against international drug traffickers who use the Pacific island group as a waypoint in transiting shipments of cocaine and other drugs to Australia and New Zealand | Max BlenkinRead more
Video Summary: Defence reallocates funds, next submarine visit, and Exercise Dugong26
The government reallocates funds a few months after the IIP was released, the Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS Colorado arrives at HMAS Stirling for a one month maintenance period, and a mine warfare exercise completes in Jervis Bay.Read more
WIDA 2026 - Winners and HOF recipient announced!
ADM is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Women in Defence Awards following an exciting ceremony held 15th October at the National Arboretum in Canberra.Read more
Saab announces new Sea Giraffe AMB D radar
Saab has introduced the Sea Giraffe Agile Multi Beam D (AMB D), the latest evolution of the company's Giraffe AMB radar family, providing enhanced 3D surveillance and tracking of air and surface targets in increasingly complex maritime environments.Read more
Saab launches Ocean Barrier for maritime border protection
Saab has introduced Ocean Barrier, a fully integrated scalable underwater surveillance solution designed to provide persistent maritime awareness and protect critical infrastructure, coastal areas and territorial waters from underwater threats.Read more
Adelaide University's first new institute launching into space
The Andy Thomas Centre for Space Resources is transforming into Adelaide University's first new institute: the Andy Thomas Institute for Space Resources (ATISR).Read more
GA-ASI and Saab test LoyalEye AEW on MQ-9B
GA-ASI has partnered with Saab to perform advanced flight testing of Saab's LoyalEye radar on an MQ-9B. The flight test demonstrated and validated simultaneous tracking of several airborne and maritime targets at long ranges.Read more
Systematic supplies medical C2 system to German Armed Forces
Systematic has delivered their SitaWare Battlefield Health system to the German Armed Forces, which forms the basis of the Bundeswehr’s medical command and control system, supporting the coordination of medical evacuations throughout operations.Read more
Defence funding reallocated
The government has disclosed fresh details of its reprioritisation of the Defence Integrated Investment Program (IIP), reallocating funding from programs judged as less important or close enough to completion to projects of higher priority.Read more
Bombardier MOU with BAE Systems on future air combat programs
Bombardier has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UK-based BAE Systems to explore opportunities to develop complementary industrial and technology capabilities that may support future combat air programs.Read more
Chess Dynamics secures Indonesian frigate upgrade contract
Chess Dynamics has secured a contract worth approximately $5.7 million for the supply of its SeaEagle Fire Control Electro-Optical (FCEO) systems for two Indonesian Navy Bung Tomo-class multi-role light frigates (MRLF).Read more
Lockheed Martin will establish a dedicated PAC-3 missile maintenance facility in Poland
Lockheed Martin has announced plans to establish a dedicated PAC-3 ® Missile Maintenance Facility (MMF) in Poland.Read more
Navy participates in mine warfare exercise
The Royal Australian Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy and United States Navy have participated in a biennial exercise in the Jervis Bay area designed to strengthen mine warfare, clearance diving and seabed warfare capabilities.Read more
Australia continues US nuclear-powered submarine maintenance
Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom have taken further steps regarding Australia’s preparations for the establishment of Submarine Rotational Force‑West | Kirra DaveyRead more
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ADM Podcast 199 - Recent elections, IRGC's long reach, and DAPA vs DDA
In this Global Outlook episode, we look at Lula retaining power, Israel's post-election uncertainty as coalitions are negotiated, the IRGC's ability to strike Australia, and how South Korea's DAPA could be an example for Australia's DDA.Read more
ADM Podcast 198 - Reviewing developments in AUKUS Pillar 2, Saab's space domain system, & funds for Austal
In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron, Ewen Levick and Nigel Pittaway discuss a few recent news items of interest.Read more
ADM Podcast 197 - Updates from Arkeus & Systematic at Land Forces 2026
This is our final Land Forces 2026 compilation episode with Simon Olsen,CEO of Arkeus, and then Michael Holm, founder of Systematic, and Mark Gainsford, VP of BD for Australia, talk about C2 and their SitaWare product.Read more
USA - American Empire
American power today echoes the kingdoms of Europe, the Mongol khans, and even the emperors of Rome.Read more
Maxi Chats Episode 8 - Jeremy King, Chief Executive Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand
In Episode 8, Maxi sits down for a brew with Jeremy in his first interview as the Chief Executive Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand to share thinking about his journey starting out as an Army reserve soldier to retiring as a Major General after 36 years in the ADF.Read more
Maxi Chats Episode 7 - Dan McQuestin, Bell Flight
In Episode 7, Maxi sits down with Dan McQuestin for a ripping yarn about his journey from starting out in the Royal Australian Air Force and then the Australian Army to the Business Development Director and Country Manager for Bell Flight.Read more
Maxi Chats Episode 6 - Amy List, Managing Director of Boeing Defence Australia
In Episode 6, Maxi sits down with Amy List, for an inspiring chat about her incredible career journey from starting out as an aeronautical engineer in the Royal Australian Air Force to leading one of the nation’s top Primes.Read more
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ADM September/October 2026
Hello and welcome to the September/October 2026 edition of ADM: Land Warfare and Army 125 Anniversary.Read more
Undergoing transformation
In the July–August issue of ADM we looked at 125 years of the Royal Australian Navy, as part of our annual seapower focus. This time it’s Army’s turn and it too celebrates its 125th birthday this year | Nigel PittawayRead more
ADM Premium Tenders 29 October 2026
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ADM's Top 40 Defence Contractors 2025
ADM is pleased to present the results of our highly-anticipated annual survey - the Top 40 Defence Contractors 2025 | Kylie Leonard and Ewen LevickRead more
Defence Industry Guide
Click here to access the fully-searchable website companion to ADM's Defence Industry Guide - your essential guide to Australia’s defence industry capability.Read more
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