Navy’s Hunter frigate program has been in the news of late, particularly with regard to construction delays and growth margin concerns. Julian Kerr spoke with Managing Director of BAE Systems Maritime Australia Craig Lockhart to find out more.

QinetiQ Australia and Nova Systems are part of the team in line for a global award in the US for building unique capability for the RAAF P-8A Poseidon aircraft in sea rescues.

The Astute class submarine went alongside HMAS Stirling in Rockingham, WA on Friday.

More details on Australia's intended acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines have come to light this week.

Defence is considering the acquisition of a sea mining capability that could initially be available from the mid-2020s.

The RAN and the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) have completed a coordinated maritime patrol to enhance security along the shared maritime border.

Tenders opened today for a Capability Life Cycle Manager, which will see industry support and sustain the destroyers through their lifespan.

Three crewmembers of a Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter are safe after ditching their helicopter in the Philippine Sea during a routine flight overnight.

Defence has provided some details surrounding its potential purchase of 12 additional Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, initially reported by ADM earlier in the week.

As Defence looks to undertake a major upgrade program of its Collins-class submarines to bridge the gap with RAN’s future nuclear-powered submarine capability, one company already has a wealth of experience in this work.

More than 28 tonnes of Australian steel has been rolled off the production line at the Osborne Naval Shipyard with the completion of structural manufacture of the first steel prototype unit for the Hunter Class Frigate Program.

The Whiskey Project successfully launched their new multi-mission reconnaissance watercraft (MMRC) to US government and military stakeholders at the AUSA (Army USA) trade event in Washington DC on 11 October.

Hobart-based boat builder, PFG, has signed a contract with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) to design and construct two vessels for $1.4 million with an option to deliver a total of eight oil recovery vessels.

The RAN is acquiring an additional 12 Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk naval combat helicopters.

Austal USA has been awarded its first steel vessel construction contract by the US Navy.

Maintenance of the RAN's MU90 Light Weight Torpedos will continue in WA after the government awarded the $20 million contract to Thales Australia.