Northrop Grumman’s Firebird optionally-manned surveillance aircraft has recently concluded a demonstration tour of the US, which included a maritime surveillance mission off the Florida coast.

Defence has two massive shipbuilding programs on its books; the Attack class submarine at $90 billion plus and the Hunter class frigate program at $45 billion for nine ships. The submarine side of the equation has been examined at length but Hunter less so.

A new naval shipbuilding ‘taster course’ endorsed by Australia’s defence industry is set to be rolled out to its first cohort of students across Australia.

The Royal Australian Navy’s operational support capability has received a boost with the introduction of HMAS Supply into service.

The government has launched a new training initiative aimed at securing a steady stream of skilled and qualified workers to support Australia’s naval shipbuilding program.

EM Solutions has completed the shipment of its final Cobra terminal for the RAN's Anzac Class Frigates.

National Aboriginal Construction Partners (NACP) Projects has been awarded the head contract to build a $23.9 million assembly and maintenance facility in NSW for the Nulka Missile Assembly.

If you haven’t already noticed, Australia’s project to build 12 Attack-class submarines is stuffed, cactus, rooted, verging on collapse.

A new Regional Support Craft destined for Army’s 51st Far North Queensland Regiment is undergoing sea trials in Yamba on NSW north coast.

Some 16 to 21 years after commissioning, the RAN’s eight Anzac-class frigates are to be equipped with towed array sonar systems.

The RAN decommissioned Armidale Class Patrol Boat HMAS Pirie last Friday after 15 years of service.

The project aims to demonstrate coordinated autonomous sensing of naval assets in dynamic maritime environments.

Trusted Autonomous Systems and the Queensland AI Hub, with the support of the Queensland Government, are funding delivery of a world-first pilot course.

Two North Queensland businesses will build seven new watercraft for the Australian Army’s amphibious capability.

Naval Group and the Commonwealth of Australia have today confirmed that at least 60 per cent of the contract value for the 12 new Attack Class submarines will be spent in Australia.

Electronic warfare company DEWC is launching specialised training for workers involved in Australia’s $90 billion submarine and shipbuilding project.