Defence minister 'disappointed' by lawsuit over Darwin port ownership
By Olivana Lathouris

Chinese-owned company Landbridge launched legal action earlier this year following a pledge by the Prime Minister to return the port to Australian hands. Defence Minister Richard Marles says the government will fight the suit and remained committed to finding a domestic buyer.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/defence-minister-disappointed-by-lawsuit-over-darwin-port/106706932

#DefenceIndustry #OlivanaLathouris

SecPoint will be at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris from 15 to 19 June as part of the Danish Pavilion.

To see more about Eurosatory please visit https://www.eurosatory.com

#SecPoint #Eurosatory2026 #CyberSecurity #DefenceIndustry #DanishDefence

Hobart military barracks slated for housing development
By Clancy Balen

Up to 1,000 new homes could be built on the site of a military barracks in Hobart, under a state-federal redevelopment agreement.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/tas-derwent-barracks-land-sale/106689470

#HousingPolicy #DefenceIndustry #ClancyBalen

Turkey's Defence Industry Faces Scaling Challenge

Turkey is making significant strides in its defence industry, with Turkish Aerospace Industries, Roketsan, and Aselsan leading the charge with innovative products that are backed by substantial R&D investment and a growing industrial base. The country's defence sector is producing impressive results, from fighter programs to armed…

https://osintsights.com/turkeys-defence-industry-faces-scaling-challenge?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#DefenceIndustry #TurkishDefenceIndustry #Aerospace #IndustrialBase #RdInvestment

Chinese undersea device found near Bali may be part of something bigger
By Will Jackson

The discovery of a Chinese undersea monitoring device in a strategic Indonesian waterway last month "shows the extent of both China's reach and its undersea ambitions" and has implications for Australia's defence strategy, say experts.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/undersea-monitoring-device-indonesia-china-maritime-strategy/106670896

#Navy #Oceans #ScienceandTechnology #WorldPolitics #DefenceForces #DefenceIndustry #ForeignAffairs #WillJackson

Saab Expands Global Production, Unveils Advanced Munitions

Saab has unveiled its powerful HEAT 758 round, a tandem-warhead munition capable of penetrating even the toughest tank hulls, as demonstrated by a live firing test against a Russian T-80 main battle tank. The impressive display showcases the round's potential to revolutionize modern warfare.

https://osintsights.com/saab-expands-global-production-unveils-advanced-munitions?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#AdvancedMunitions #TandemWarhead #CarlgustafM4 #MilitaryTechnology #DefenceIndustry

Turkish Defence Sector Unveils Deep-Strike Capabilities at SAHA 2026

The Turkish defence sector made a powerful statement at SAHA 2026, securing a whopping $8 billion in export contracts within just three days - a significant leap from $6.2 billion at SAHA 2024. This impressive showcase of deep-strike capabilities drew in 30,000 industry professionals and 140 official delegations from over 120…

https://osintsights.com/turkish-defence-sector-unveils-deep-strike-capabilities-at-saha-2026?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#DefenceIndustry #ExportContracts #Saha2026 #Turkey #DefenceMinister

It was a pleasure to meet many relevant customers, partners and industry colleagues, and to discuss how we can strengthen European cyber defence, resilience and readiness.

#SecPoint #CenSec #CyberSecurity #DefenceIndustry #EuropeanSecurity

Strong day at CenSec Sommertræf 2026 in Fredericia.

It was a pleasure meeting Ole Egberg Mikkelsen, Ambassador and Special Representative for private partnerships for Ukraine’s defense industry.

At SecPoint, we continue to support stronger European cyber defence capabilities and trusted cooperation with partners working to protect Ukraine and critical infrastructure.

#SecPoint #Ukraine #CyberSecurity #DefenceIndustry #CenSec