Australia’s next-generation Hunter-class frigates have taken a significant step forward, with the Sonar 2087 handling systems completing factory acceptance tests.
Two defense companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Australia’s capability in undersea and autonomous systems.
Leidos Australia and Kongsberg Defence Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the integration of Kongsberg’s naval strike missile (NSM) with Leidos’ next-generation uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), Sea Archer and Longbow.
Raytheon Australia, part of RTX’s Raytheon business, has signed a $277 million contract extension to continue managing the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins-class submarine combat system.
Four major defense companies have proposed the establishment of an AUKUS Combat Systems Collaborative Team in contemplation of a potential role for Australia’s SSN-AUKUS conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines.
Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has been awarded a contract from BAE Systems Maritime Australia for naval classification new construction services for the first three Royal Australian Navy Hunter-class frigates.
Defense solutions provider Ultra Maritime has been selected to provide next-generation torpedo defense capabilities for the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Hunter-class frigate program.
A new independent regulator has been launched to oversee nuclear safety in Australia’s future submarine fleet, with Michael Drake appointed as the agency’s first Director-General under the Albanese Government’s landmark defense initiative.
NUSHIP Pilbara, the third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), has been launched at Henderson Maritime Precinct in Western Australia (WA).
American defense technology company Anduril Industries has opened its new Ghost Shark manufacturing facility in Sydney.
Rohde & Schwarz Australia and Austal Ships have entered into a definitive agreement for the delivery, installation, acceptance testing, and transition into service of Rohde & Schwarz’ NAVICS integrated communications systems for the first two Australian Border Force (ABF) evolved Cape-class patrol b
The Tonga Royal Navy has commissioned the newest landing craft VOEA Late in a ceremony held at the Masefield Naval Base.
