Defence stories

Australia has climbed to fourth place globally for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, as a report reveals a surge in diverse threats targeting various sectors.

As cyber threats surge, Simon Pamplin of Certes calls for a radical shift to data-centric security, emphasising the inadequacy of traditional defence models.

A newly discovered botnet, consisting of over 130,000 compromised devices, is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with password spraying attacks, linked to China-based actors.

A new report by Everfox reveals a major shift towards preventative cybersecurity strategies in US and UK regulated sectors, with 97% of organisations facing cyber incidents.

Li-S Energy has made notable strides in battery technology, achieving over 450 Wh/kg in lithium-sulfur cells, and is set for further expansion with AUD $17.6 million reserves.

The UK government has launched a unified recruitment service for its armed forces, with Pega providing a digital platform to streamline the enlistment process.

Sir Keir Starmer is poised to present the AI Opportunity Action Plan, aiming to position the UK as a leader in AI while ensuring safety and innovation harmoniously coexist.

Oracle's Cloud for Australian Government and Defence has secured the highest 'Certified Strategic' level of the Hosting Certification Framework, bolstering security.

Salus Ventures has launched a Strategic Advisor Program, enlisting prominent figures in intelligence, diplomacy, and defence to enhance national security.

Apricorn has expanded its Aegis Secure Key 3NX line, now offering hardware-encrypted USB drives with storage up to 512GB for enhanced data protection.

Trellis Data has launched a new AI decoding method, Dynamic Depth Decoding, which could cut computational needs by 68.4% and speed up processes significantly.

Ahead of the MilCIS conference, Australian defence experts warn of the urgent need to address the looming threats of quantum computing to encryption.

The Chartered Institute of Information Security's report reveals 54% of professionals fear AI will benefit attackers more than defenders amid rising cybersecurity challenges.

Eighteen Australians have been awarded the prestigious John Monash Scholarships for 2025, recognising leaders in fields like aerospace and cancer research.

Fujitsu has launched a dedicated AWS practice in Australia to provide comprehensive cloud solutions as the local market nears AUD $38.1 billion by 2027.

Cequence Security has posted a remarkable 117% year-on-year growth in annual recurring revenue, driven by significant client acquisitions and industry recognition.

MaxMine has appointed Shaun Mitchell as Chief Operations Officer, bringing over 20 years of experience in global technology and strategic innovation.

Altera unveils new Agilex 3 FPGAs with advanced AI capabilities and dual-core Cortex-A55 architecture at its annual conference, alongside Agilex 5 development kits and enhanced Quartus Prime Pro software.

RAFAEL’s IMILITE and FIRE WEAVER systems are now available on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), enhancing global defence missions with rapid, actionable intelligence.

Oracle and Anduril have partnered to integrate Anduril’s Lattice software with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, enhancing global defence and security operations.