Hanwha has passed a regulatory milestone in the United States to increase its current 9.9 per cent equity position in Austal Limited to 19.9 per cent.

Construction has begun on a precision manufacturing facility at QPE Advanced Machining which it is hoped, will enable the company to participate in large precision machining and manufacturing projects with Defence and prime contractors supporting AUKUS.

On May 23 ADM interviewed Sayako Sumomo, Director of the International Cooperation Division of ATLA’s Department of Equipment Policy, to discuss why the Mogami bid is being viewed with such significance in Japan | Corey Lee Bell

Babcock Australasia has expanded its servicing portfolio to include Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessels, which reinforces its place as the Regional Maintenance Provider West.

Japanese officials have entered into discussions with Sydney-based, unmanned ocean surveillance system producer, Ocius, during the DSEI Japan 2025 defence and security exhibition | Corey Lee Bell

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Saab Australia. This agreement aims to explore opportunities for collaboration on the MEKO A-200 frigate platform.

Aerobond has officially passed First Article Inspection and is ready to commence full-scale manufacturing of key components for the Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile launcher. 

Birdon has been awarded a contract by the US Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory to build two prototype vessels to demonstrate its Ancillary Surface Connector-Medium design.

The RSV Nuyina, operated by Serco, has completed a 9-week dedicated marine science voyage to the Denman Glacier, as a part of the Australian Antarctic Program.

H&B Defence has commenced evaluating the influx of submissions from Australian businesses to determine their suitability for the AUKUS supply chain, following an alleged significant response to an open market Expression of Interest.

Serco has been awarded three contracts with a combined value of over $2 billion by the UK Ministry of Defence to provide maritime services for the Royal Navy.

BMT has partnered with BAE Systems Australia to bid for the future sustainment of the Anzac Class Design Support Contract, which is currently the subject of an open Commonwealth tender.

The two Australian companies who won contracts after last year’s AUKUS Innovation Challenge are expected to demonstrate their new Electronic Warfare technologies at the end of this calendar year | Gregor Ferguson

H&B Defence – a joint venture between HII and Babcock - has won its first contract to enhance supply chain capabilities for AUKUS through the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot Program.

Canberra-based L3Harris Technologies Australia has put its hand up for the 2025 AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge, Alan Clements, the company’s Chief Executive has confirmed | Gregor Ferguson

The Royal Australian Navy has brought two more Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats into commissioned service in a ceremony at their homeport of HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin.