
A new naval support site has been established in Perth, Western Australia, as part of the AUKUS trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have announced the first AUKUS Pillar II signature project focused on advanced payloads and enabling systems for uncrewed undersea vehicles (UUVs), with deliveries set to begin in 2027.

Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia has signed long-term agreements with Lloyd’s Register and DNV Australia to provide naval classification services for the Australian Army’s Landing Craft Medium (LCM) and Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) programs.

Australia is set to receive used nuclear-powered submarines from the United States under a revised AUKUS agreement, replacing an earlier plan that envisaged a mix of new-build and in-service boats as Canberra works toward establishing its first conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine capabil

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has taken delivery of its 14th and final P‑8A Poseidon aircraft, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Australia’s ability to conduct anti‑submarine warfare, maritime strike, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has commissioned Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel HMAS Eyre into the fleet in a ceremony at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia.

Québec-based Davie and UK-based Kraken Technology Group (Kraken) have announced a strategic collaboration to establish Canadian production, integration and development of Kraken’s market-leading autonomous solutions.

Australian company Hyperion Systems has unveiled the southern hemisphere’s first 3D printed uncrewed surface vessel (USV), marking a major milestone for advanced manufacturing and autonomous maritime capability in Western Australia (WA).

Babcock and Truflo Marine have launched a pilot initiative to strengthen UK-Australia submarine sustainment supply chains under AUKUS, with Australian-made valve components set to support the sustainment of the Royal Navy’s Astute-class submarine fleet.

AUKUS in Australia is taking another significant step forward with the Australian Government selecting Lockheed Martin Australia as the preferred combat system integration partner for Australia’s future fleet of Virginia-class submarines.

Australia has launched the life extension program for its Collins-class submarines, with HMAS Farncomb set to become the first boat to undergo major sustainment and upgrade work.

The Australian government has signed a new missile cooperation agreement with Norway as Canberra advances plans to invest up to $850 million in domestic production of naval strike missiles and joint strike missiles.