The Australian Department of Defence, through its Defence Space Command established in 2022, is responsible for coordinating the country's military space activities and assuring access to space for national security. It focuses on strategic space planning, space-based communications, intelligence, navigation, and the operation of space facilities. The Department works with the Australian Space Agency, allies, and international partners to promote responsible behavior in space and develop sovereign space capabilities, investing in areas like satellite communications, space domain awareness, and space control.
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The Defence Space Safety Program is being advanced through work with Space Command and the Australian Space Agency.
The Defence Innovation Partnership’s Activator Fund supports the translation of defence technologies into operational use by the Australian Defence Force.
The U.S. Space Force and the Australian Defence Force formalized an expanded joint space surveillance partnership on May 1, 2026.
The updated U.S. Space Force and Australian Defence Force partnership focuses on strengthening space situational awareness across the Second Island Chain over the Indo-Pacific.
Lockheed Martin Australia has been selected to deliver the Australian Army’s LAND 8113 Phase 2 solution for a Second Long-Range Fires Regiment.
ST Engineering iDirect has a joint SATCOM demonstration lab with Black Cat Systems for the Australian Defence Force.
The Integrated Investment Program focuses on a resilient, multi-orbit Australian Defence Satellite Communications capability.
Lockheed Martin says establishing GMLRS production in Australia supports Australian Government objectives to build sovereign guided weapons manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, and increase Australian Defence Force munitions stockpiles.
Australian engineers trained at Lockheed Martin’s US production facilities carried out final assembly and delivery of the missiles to the Australian Army before returning to establish the Port Wakefield production line.
Admiral David Johnston played a key role in the design of Australia’s future force and in the Australian Defence Force’s implementation of the 2024 National Defence Strategy.
Admiral David Johnston has served in the Australian Defence Force for more than 48 years across Navy and joint appointments.
The Australian Government has approved senior command changes within the Australian Defence Force effective from July 2026, subject to Governor-General approval.
Boresight Pty Ltd's military customers include 11 Western armed forces, including the Australian Defence Force, British Army, Canadian Armed Forces, New Zealand Defence Force, United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force, and the Dutch, Italian, and Finnish armies.
The Australian Defence Force is expected to gain access to PrSM munitions through the cooperative program.
The Australian Defense Force (ADF) will receive uninterrupted satellite communications services from SES for a minimum of six years.
ASII aims to maintain an asymmetric advantage for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) over potential adversaries.
A new landing pad for South Australian defence and space companies has been established in London in partnership with the Office of the Agent General.
Lockheed Martin will continue to support the Australian government’s strategic needs and is partnering with the Australian Defence Force on multiple ongoing programs.
L3Harris received successful awards for T4 and T7 variants to the Australian Defence Force under the Land 154 program.
The collaborative concept is designed to achieve seamless integration with current Australian Defence Force systems, including the Integrator.