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Australian autonomy partnership to boost AUKUS Pillar 2 offering

September 19 2024
Western Australia-based shipbuilder Austal and autonomous systems innovator Greenroom Robotics have announced a strategic commercial partnership follo...
Babcock officially unveils upgraded Devonport nuclear submarine facility, training college
New UK Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry Maria Eagle MP has officially opened Babcock International’s upgraded submarine facility in Devonport and its...
September 16 2024
Birdon contracted to supply Bridge Erection Boats for the Swedish Armed Forces
Birdon has been contracted to supply Bridge Erection Boats for the Swedish Armed Forces by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration.
September 16 2024
Austal USA secures $670m contract to expand submarine outfit and production
General Dynamics Electric Boat has engaged Austal USA in a AU$670 million contract to expand production capacity.
September 16 2024
Fast-tracking Japan into AUKUS: ‘JAUKUS’ by frigate
Opinion: Australia’s impending $11 billion general purpose frigate decision is about more than which nation’s frigate design is best. It’s also about what...
September 12 2024
HMAS Sydney takes up regional presence station under Operation Argos
Royal Australian Navy Hobart Class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney has been stationed on a regional presence deployment under Operation Argos.
September 11 2024
International warships power into Darwin for Exercise Kakadu
Warships and personnel from over 30 nations have arrived in Darwin this week for the Australian maritime warfare activity Exercise Kakadu.
September 10 2024
US Navy investigation uncovers illegal Starlink Wi-Fi plot aboard combat vessel
The enlisted crew of the littoral combat ship USS Manchester maintained an illegal onboard Wi-Fi network for months before it was discovered by civilian technicians.
September 06 2024
Māori, silver fern and Southern Cross designs added to Royal New Zealand Navy swords
Māori, silver fern and Southern Cross elements have been incorporated into the Royal New Zealand Navy’s newly commissioned officer’s sword.
September 05 2024
Second Royal Navy Type 26 frigate prepares for ‘float off’ launch
The UK Royal Navy’s next Type 26 City Class frigate, HMS Cardiff, is set to enter the water for the first time, with a major float off scheduled at BAE Systems’...
September 03 2024