Naval

Anduril, US Navy to expand production capacity for Virginia Class submarine program
October 07 2026
US President Donald J Trump has announced Arsenal-2, a new software-defined shipyard backed by a US$3.7 billion private capital investment by Anduril...
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HMAS Perth, ADF personnel attend ASEAN-led training in the Philippines
October 02 2026
An Australian contingent including Anzac Class frigate HMAS Perth and Australian Defence Force personnel have deployed to the Philippines for the ASEAN Defence Ministers’...
US Department of War announces award to accelerate Standard Missile-6 production
October 02 2026
The US Department of War has announced a US Navy award of US$24.4 billion to Raytheon, an RTX business, to accelerate production of the Standard Missile-6, a critical...
2 Royal Australian Navy Arafura Class OPVs to be homeported in Cairns from early next year
September 29 2026
At least two Royal Australian Navy Arafura Class offshore patrol vessels will be homeported at HMAS Cairns, strengthening defence industry and regional security in Northern...
Astute Class submarine HMS Agamemnon heads to sea trials before Royal Navy active service
September 28 2026
The Royal Navy’s Astute Class submarine, HMS Agamemnon, is headed for sea trials after sailing from the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness.
Beyond shipbuilding: Why design knowledge matters to Australia’s naval future
September 25 2026
Opinion: Australia’s ability to design, adapt and assure complex naval capability will be central to building a more self-reliant, innovative and resilient maritime...
CBG Systems secures $83m contract to deliver and install insulation, linings into first 3 Hunter Class frigates
September 23 2026
Hobart-based CBG Systems will deliver and install insulation, linings and pinning into the first three Hunter Class frigates under an $83 million contract with BAE...
Royal Australian Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy reinforce maritime partnership under Plan Tasman
September 22 2026
The Royal Australian Navy and the Royal New Zealand Navy have reinforced their enduring maritime partnership through the signing of Plan Tasman.
The real cost of capability: Defence acquisition from purchase price to preparedness
September 21 2026
Opinion: As Australia accelerates Defence acquisition, whole-of-life cost discipline will be essential to ensuring new platforms remain available, adaptable, and...
AML3D signs initial production parts order for US Navy submarines
September 18 2026
AML3D Limited has announced an initial production parts order from Austal, valued at approximately $0.5 million, as the company expands support of the US Navy’s submarine...