Army’s newest drone and robotics operators go head-to-head after completing intensive MakerSpace training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-18/next-generation-drone-pilots-face-off-comp
New drone delivery system means Navy ships may soon receive crucial stores without having to launch a helicopter or come off task.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-08/drone-trial-points-game-changer-navy
The Army Drone Racing Team is helping to inspire young women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-02-15/drone-program-opens-new-career-flight-path-students
A bombardier who flew drone missions to support fire relief efforts in Victoria in 2019, returned to one of the bushfire-ravaged towns on Anzac Day.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-27/drone-operator-returns-bushfire-town-anzac-day
New aircraft gather intelligence, provide surveillance, find targets and conduct reconnaissance.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-15/demand-drone-operators-set-soar
The Australian Defence Force is enhancing its sovereign uncrewed aerial system (UAS) capability with the acquisition of more than $1.5 million worth of Australian-manufactured drones.  The drones have been developed and manufactured by Australian industry under Defence’s Sovereign UAS…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-08-19/growing-sovereign-industrial-base-300-drones-delivered-defence
HMAS Cerberus' Robotics Club has developed a land-based prototype drone that can provide live video footage to warships during maritime incidents.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-11/drone-set-speed-up-incident-response-times
Battery undergoes major operational changes with introduction of the Integrator tactical uncrewed aerial system.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-18/gunners-keep-pace-advances-drone-warfare
International military teams have flown into Sydney for the first ever Military International Drone Racing Tournament (MIDRT), to be hosted at Victoria Barracks in Sydney between 18­–21 October 2018. Teams from Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Thailand, The United Arab Emirates, United…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2018-10-18/teams-fly-into-sydney-first-ever-military-international-drone-racing-tournament
Three Australian companies have signed contracts, worth a total of $6.6 million, in the next stage of the Sovereign Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) Challenge being managed by Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA). AMSL Aero, Boresight and Grabba Technologies were each selected following…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-08-21/asca-invests-66m-australian-drone-technology
Two new drone systems support artillery personnel by improving target detection and reconnaissance capability.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-03-10/new-drones-put-bombardiers-improved-trajectory
Gunner Matthew Sharp counts down the days for his first live flight of the Integrator tactical UAS.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-30/gunner-gets-drone-wings
Army's most experienced uncrewed aircraft operators test the latest drones during Exercise Chimera Walk.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-24/drone-warfare-skills-front-centre
Army has called on industry for battlefield innovations to boost the endurance, lethality and survivability of soldiers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-24/shockwaves-battlefield
The ADF Drone Racing Team impresses and educates Royal Malaysian Air Force families with thrilling displays.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-11-05/ipe-races-ahead-defence-innovation-display
The best cadet and ADF drone racers from across Australia fought it out at the Australian Army Cadets National Drone Racing Championships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-01/army-cadets-face-off-adf
Army cadets prepare for the evolving demands of Defence through the 400 ACU Drone Racing Unit.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-18/new-unit-puts-cadets-future-trajectory
With the rise of drones used in conflict, Army is exploring solutions like DroneShield's advanced detection and defeat systems.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-11/battle-ready-innovation
Aircraftwoman Selena Smith has had an exciting and interesting gap year in the Air Force. The 19-year-old from the remote town of Karratha in the Pilbara region in Western Australia recently capped off her year by joining four other Air Force drone racers in a two-day high-speed race watched by…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-12-15/graduate-flying-high-air-force
Air Force Drone Racing Association hosted their annual expo and racing tournament in Canberra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-22/defence-building-abuzz
Powerful enough to burn through steel and track tiny objects, a new type of counter-UAS weapon system has been put through its paces.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-17/defences-first-directed-energy-weapon-put-test
Flight Sergeant Justin Galbraith has opened another exciting chapter in his diverse 35-year career in the Air Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-26/turning-hobby-into-sport
A live-fire drone target shoot has been run for the first time during Exercise Iron Warrior at Puckapunyal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-07/targeting-next-big-battle-space-threat
An impressive display of Army equipment proved popular with crowds at the Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park, Melbourne.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-04-05/army-brings-some-grunt-grand-prix
Humans and autonomous robots work together to change the way the Australian Army trains and fights.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-15/swarm-technological-advances
From above and below, the RAAF Roulettes wow the crowds with skill and speed at the F1 Australian Grand Prix.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-03-24/speed-meets-skill-formula-1
Australian and Finnish soldiers are providing leadership courses to Ukraine soldiers to enhance their survivability and lethality.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-09/enhancing-ukrainian-war-skills
Army’s School of Armour is not just where the school holds its history, but where the future of mounted combat is being formed.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-05-21/training-future-mounted-combat