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A Royal Australian Navy clearance diving team has led underwater maintenance work on Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Vermont while alongside at HMAS Stirling. Read more
The US Navy has cancelled plans for the next four frigates under the Constellation-class Frigate Program. They had begun procuring the Constellation-class frigates in 2020, and a total of six were procured through 2024 | Kirra Davey
In the era of Mogami-class frigates and nuclear-powered submarines, the Australian Maritime College has more to offer than meets the eye | Kirra Davey
Defence company Electro Optic Systems has added a kamikaze drone to its counter-uncrewed aerial systems portfolio | Max Blenkin
The Australian Defence Force says it’s aware of the potential threats to undersea data cables linking Australia to the rest of the world and is considering what can be done | Max Blenkin
Tests on Japan’s Block I Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile have yielded positive results and follow up research is on track to be completed before the missiles’ scheduled deployment as early as next year | Corey Lee Bell
L3Harris Australia has unveiled its new Netcaster tactical router, a networking system. In another MilCIS announcement, DTC has initiated Australian production of its latest advanced drone radio technology, BluSDR-6 | Max Blenkin
DroneShield has received a follow-on contract for $5.2 million from an in-country European reseller, that is contractually required to distribute the products to a European military customer.
Six space startups have graduated from the University of South Australia’s 2025 Venture Catalyst Space accelerator program.
Arican Advisory and Capital, an Australian defence industry consulting firm, has announced the opening of its new United States’ office in the heartland of the American defence industry - Denver, Colorado.
Saab Australia has signed up as the newest industry partner to an Australia-first initiative, blending university study with practical workplace training to support South Australia’s growing defence sector.
Nioa has signed a new long-term small arms support contract with the Australian Department of Defence.
Saab Australia and maritime electronics company Wright Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding defence and maritime opportunities in New Zealand.
The endorsement of Nova Systems’ first Completion Centre in Europe has been announced through a strategic Teaming Agreement with Air Lloyd Aerotechnics.
ASC, together with American submarine manufacturers General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII Newport News Shipbuilding, have announced that HIFraser is the first Australian business to qualify for the Virginia class submarine supply chain.
L3Harris Technologies has launched a next-generation software device called NETCASTER – the NETwork Control and Service Translation Enhanced Router.
QinetiQ and Forcys have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen Australia’s sovereign capability in maritime assurance, with the hope of ensuring undersea and autonomous systems are safe, reliable, and ready for operation.
Flinders University and Blueforge Alliance Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on maritime research and education programs in support of AUKUS.
Babcock Australasia has completed the Critical Design Review for the Hunter class frigate Air Weapons Handling System – a key function on the Royal Australian Navy ship.
