Staff reporter

The most anticipated event on the aviation calendar is back. Designed to shine a light on the high-flyers leading the way, these awards are your chance to secure national recognition, build massive exposure, and propel your career or company into its next chapter.

Nominations and submissions are now open for the Australian Defence Industry Awards 2026, with this year’s program set to debut in a bold new format alongside the launch of the Australian Defence Industry Accelerator, in partnership with Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

The same aerobridge, at Brisbane’s Gate 82, smashed the right windshield of Qantas 737-800 VH-VZG on 18 June and the left windshield of Fiji Airways 737 MAX 8 DQ-FAE on 26 July 2025, though no injuries were reported on either occasion.

The potential supply of these rockets to the Australian Army would build upon current ADF 70mm rocket supply arrangements through Foreign Military Sales.

The establishment of the European headquarters is considered a significant step in the company’s long‑term commitment to Europe as a fast‑growing EU and NATO-aligned market.

First published by Jim Thorn in 1976 as Australian Aviation & Defence Review, Australia’s leading aerospace magazine has been part of the Momentum Media stable since February 2020 and continues to build on its iconic brand.