Japan’s Mogami-class frigate is one of three designs vying for Australia’s $7-10 billion Sea 3000 frigate program, competing against two variants from Germany’s TKMS | Nigel Pittaway

The Australian Defence Force has concluded this year’s first maritime and aerial surveillance activity in the Republic of the Marshall Islands for Operation Solania.

KBR’s creation of a five-year work program and data driven supply chain plan will aid the Royal Australian Navy’s maritime sustainment strategy.

Australia will acquire additional quantities of torpedoes from the United States through a $200 million agreement. 

Navantia Australia has announced it has won the Designer Support Contract with the Royal Australian Navy.

Honeywell has received a contract to deliver the AUKUS Submarine Industrial Base pilot program.

Defence is reportedly considering a plan that would de-scope HMAS Farncomb’s planned Life of Type Extension over fears that ASC won’t be able to complete the originally planned work within the two years | Ben Felton

Hanwha has moved to become a major shareholder of Austal, acquiring a 9.9 per cent stake to increase its ownership to 19.9 per cent subject to Foreign Investment Review Board approval | Kirra Davey

The Royal Australian Navy successfully completed a first-of-class firing for its new sea mine capability in September 2024 | Ben Felton

Flinders University will collaborate with the Florida Institute of Technology in the USA on research for naval shipbuilding.

Under a contract with BAE Systems Australia, Ultra Maritime Australia will fit 2150 Bow Sonar to the Royal Australian Navy's Hunter class frigates. 

Boeing Defence Australia has won a $200 million contract to upgrade the Royal Australian Navy's ships communications systems. 

On Wednesday, the Commonwealth unveiled the AUKUS Submarine Industry Strategy, an extensive initiative with the aim of bolstering the nation’s defence capabilities whilst revolutionising its industrial landscape | Liep Gatwech

HII Australia has been given a $9.6 million contract for a new Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot.

The Whiskey Project Group has announced the acceptance of their Whiskey Bravo's by the United States Marine Corps and has appointed key leaders to its Australian operations.

Defence will go to Government this year for approval to procure a suite of drones for the Royal Australian Navy as part of Project Def 129, according to documents released to ADM | Ben Felton