Safran is expanding its partnerships with two Australian companies - Advanced Navigation and Thomas Global Systems - to further the development submarine technology in Australia.

BAE Systems has submitted its bid to the Government to provide ongoing sustainment and support for the Canberra class Landing Helicopter Dock ships (LHD), LHD Landing Craft (LLC) and associated shore support facilities.

Negotiations have resumed between Defence and Naval Group regarding the impasse over a strategic partnering agreement (SPA) for Sea 1000.

A new corrosion-resistant coating that halved the build-up of algae and barnacles on ship hydraulic components is now being trialled on HMAS Canberra.

The RAN and EPE have conducted a test at HMAS Coonawarra to showcase the performance and functionality of a Maritime Portable Raman Improvised Explosive Detector (PRIED) prototype.

Japan has launched the first Soryu-class diesel-electric submarine equipped with lithium-ion batteries in a first for the program.

Defence has released a Request For Tender (RFT) to industry for the future sustainment of the Navy’s two Canberra-class LHDs and 12 LHD Landing Craft (LLC).

An interim contract has been struck between the Commonwealth and BAE Systems Australia for the Hunter class frigate program.

A new contract and a fresh approach to the in-service support in the north of the RAN’s Armidale class patrol boat fleet appear to 
be paying dividends.

Good planning right now will save time, effort and money down the track, ensuring that the mistakes of the past do not re-emerge in the future.

H.I Fraser and Issartel have signed an agreement to coordinate possible involvement in the Future Submarine program.

ASC has successfully passed explosive tests for an advanced new welding technique for submarine hull steel.

A new strategic alliance has been signed between Defence Science and Technology (DST) and L3 Technologies.

Austal has announced that it has been awarded construction contracts by the US Navy to build two additional Independence class Littoral Combat Ships.

Australia’s sovereign submarine sustainer, ASC, will work with asset management experts to strengthen its life-cycle management execution of the Collins Class submarine fleet.

BAE Systems Australia has welcomed a third ANZAC class warship to its Henderson facility as part of the fleet upgrade to keep the ships in service until they are replaced by the Hunter class frigates.