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OutSystems platform chosen as part of ADF contract

OutSystems' low-code development platform has been chosen for the AUD$299m JP2060 Phase 4 contract awarded to Leidos Australia by the Australian Defence Force.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022

Global Stories

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Firewalls

Iran-linked hackers target Israel emergency alert systems

The attack underscores how older broadcast equipment can be used to sow confusion and erode trust in Israel's civil defence systems during wartime.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

Oracle expands defence ecosystem with 10 new firms

Defence buyers could gain faster access to AI, robotics and secure communications as Oracle broadens its programme with 10 more start-ups.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Surveillance

SYOS SA200 drone ready for serial build after trials

SYOS's SA200 heavy-lift drone completes moving-platform autonomy trials, clearing the ship-ready uncrewed helicopter for serial production.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

Internet of Things

Belluno fire brigade deploys gas & radiation monitors

Belluno fire brigade adopts connected gas and radiation monitors to bolster venue safety ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 21st Feb 2026

Civil Defence

Kacific enhances disaster resilience with CommsBox Ultra launch

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group bolsters disaster resilience with the launch of CommsBox Ultra, an upgraded device ensuring rapid, reliable communications in diverse disaster settings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024

Supply Chain

Growth in 3D printing bolstered by aerospace and defence industry

The 3D printing market, projected to top USD $20 billion by 2025, sees surging adoption in aerospace and defence, particularly in the US military sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2019

Unified Communications

How one Dutch company created Civil Defence's emergency alert system

Dutch company one2many has been chosen by the Ministry of Civil Defence - Emergency Management as its provider of a national Wireless Emergency Alert System.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018

Facebook

Facebook proves a winner during Cyclone Pam

Cyclone Pam sees Bay of Plenty Civil Defence's Facebook 'likes' surge by 196%, reaching 93,845 people during the crisis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015

Gaming

Android App Review: Auckland Civil Defence

Auckland's Civil Defence app brings vital disaster prep to your fingertips, practicality over panache, ensuring readiness is just a tap away.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014

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Civil Defence stories

Data sovereignty

Catalyst urges New Zealand to back local tech in procurement

New procurement rules could keep critical emergency and health systems in local hands, as Catalyst warns reliance on offshore vendors raises costs and risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

EFTPOS

Project STRIM warns of Golden Bay telecoms resilience gap

Remote residents in Golden Bay face repeated blackouts because the government says it cannot compel operators to add backup telecoms links.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

Robotics

HTX & NCS deepen tech tie-up for Singapore Home Team

The deal expands joint work on robots, drones and AI tools for Singapore's security agencies, though financial terms were not disclosed.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026

Robotics

B.C. startup drone swarm tech wants to target wildfires faster

From fire-ravaged British Columbia to NATO defence, FireSwarm is betting ultra-heavy drone swarms can transform fires and frontline rescues.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026

Civil Defence

National disaster coordination system still on ice

Despite 20 years of attempts, New Zealand still lacks an effective disaster coordination system. Locals fear they remain unprepared for the next Cyclone Gabrielle.

By Phil Pennington • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024