Industry news 18 Feb 2026 Navy News Safer, stronger batteries power Australia’s defence Defence scientists develop safer, higher-performance battery technologies to strengthen Australia’s future capability. 16 Feb 2026 Navy News Sailor bridges cultures during port visit As an Indian-Australian Defence member, Seaman Puneet Bandaru is building the connection between both nations. 12 Feb 2026 Air Force News Strengthening northern air power The Assistant Minister for Defence opens the new next‑generation MQ‑4C Triton facilities at RAAF Base Tindal. 12 Feb 2026 Navy, Army, Air Force News Defence estate set for overhaul Sixty-eight Defence sites are set for divestment to align infrastructure with future ADF capability. 23 Jan 2026 Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber News Cyber challenge is serious business Cyber specialists put their skills to the test at the annual ADF Cyber Skills Challenge. 21 Jan 2026 Army, Air Force News Base overhaul a boon for Defence’s big haulers Army makes weighing and washing Defence's big vehicle combinations easier.