The MAD-XR systems were delivered to Mitsubishi Electric Corporation for installation in new P1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft operated by the Japanese Ministry of Defense and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

For the first time in Australia, autonomous marine technology developers have a location to safely test autonomous vessels without needing to apply for a permit.

Integration of the complex combat systems on the RAN’s existing guided missile destroyers and Hunter class frigates will be done in Australia following an agreement between BAE Systems Australia, Lockheed Martin Australia, Saab Australia and Defence.

Penske Australia will provide local industry support for diesel engine sustainment for the Australian Defence Force after signing a $190 million five-year contract with Defence.

Austal USA has been awarded a contract valued up to US$3.2 billion (A$4.8 billion) for the detail design and construction of up to seven T-AGOS 25 class surveillance ships for the United States Navy.

The partnership, led by KBR, is responding to the tender for the Amphibious Combat and Sealift (ACS) Capability Life Cycle Manager (CLCM) to provide naval asset management services under the Maritime Sustainment Model.

Due to delays in fielding the Hunter-class frigate, the scope of the Anzac life extension program has been expanded.

The wellbeing of the $45 billion Hunter-class anti-submarine frigate program has been called into question with a report by the Australian National Audit Office warning of a further delay in delivery and the likelihood of a significant cost increase.

A new Maritime Helicopter Replacement (MHR) project has been initiated that will see the Royal New Zealand Navy’s existing eight SH-2G(I) Seasprite helicopters replaced from 2027-28.

Australian robotics company Mission Systems has showcased its mission simulator and AI-based Automatic Target Recognition training software slated for integration into the mine countermeasures offering of Exail, a contender for the Sea 1905 project.

The government has announced it will establish a new agency and a new regulator to deliver Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program.

Rheinmetall Defence Australia has secured a $180 million contract to build the Multi-Ammunition Soft-Kill System (MASS), to equip Anzac Class frigates and Hobart Class destroyers with anti-ship missile protection.

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Expeditionary (SURTASS-E) mission systems to Australia for an estimated cost of US$207 million ($309 million).

Hobart-based boat builder PFG has delivered the first of three advanced 12.5 metre high-speed Littoral Manoeuvre Craft to the New Zealand Defence Force, the company announced on 21 April.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles has announced the reappointment of Andrew Seaton as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) for a five-year term.

The Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate, HMAS Anzac, has commenced a regional presence deployment to Southeast Asia.