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Australian Stories

Defence stories

Gallagher Security names Siler to lead SMB & perimeter

The security group is bolstering Australian sales coverage as it seeks tighter oversight of SMB and perimeter customers across three regions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Robotics

Deteqt raises AUD $5 million to build quantum magnetometer

The seed cash will help the Sydney start-up target GPS-free defence navigation with a chip-scale sensor for drones, robots and vehicles.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Defence stories

Firewalls

ServiceNow completes USD $7.75 billion Armis acquisition

The takeover should broaden ServiceNow’s security reach as it folds Armis’s asset-visibility tools into workflows for customers managing more devices and identities.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets

Investor attention is shifting to Vection Technologies as it bets on AI, XR and acquisitions to win contracts across defence, healthcare and real estate.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

VQ adds advanced conferencing controls in version 4.8

Government and defence users get faster failover and more automation as VQ Conference Manager 4.8 adds tighter controls for sensitive conferencing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Firewalls

The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity

Organisations needing stronger assurance now face a stricter test for encryption, with accredited labs verifying cryptographic controls and key handling.

By Georgy Thadathil • 2 min read • Last month

Firewalls

OPSWAT launches AI file screening engine for MetaDefender

Enterprises can now assess suspicious files in under 100 milliseconds, as OPSWAT adds a machine-learning layer to MetaDefender.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

VITG buys Security Centric to boost cyber security

Mid-market clients across Australia and New Zealand gain broader cyber protection as the combined business reaches about 45 specialists.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Multi-factor authentication

1Kosmos wins Department of War IL4 identity approval

The approval lets defence bodies use 1Kosmos’s identity platform for sensitive workloads, tightening access controls against phishing and credential theft.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Defence stories

Robotics

Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security

More than 500 delegates will hear how AI, cyber threats and automation are reshaping the role of telecoms networks and infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Space Technologies

Canada moves to set up first domestic space launch capability

A long-awaited legal framework could cut reliance on foreign rockets, as Ottawa seeks to build a domestic launch industry worth CAD $40 billion.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month

Hyperscale

UK backs Cosine with GPU hours for sovereign AI push

The grant lets the London startup train an air-gapped coding model on UK infrastructure, bolstering supply for defence and other sensitive sectors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Firewalls

Sitehop launches SAFEcore Edge for remote network security

Quantum fears are driving demand for hardware encryption at hard-to-secure remote sites, as Sitehop targets infrastructure, banks and government.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

DevOps

Gallagher Security launches New Zealand hiring drive

Up to 100 roles will open this year as the Hamilton-based firm expands software, testing and product teams for its Command Centre platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ottawa launches Level 1 cyber scheme for defence suppliers

Defence suppliers will face new cyber checks from summer 2026 as Ottawa phases in certification to protect sensitive contract data and match US standards.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month