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Aussie businesses clear hurdles to US sub supply chain under AUKUS supplier program
Australia’s defence industry has hit another milestone under AUKUS, with the first cohort of local manufacturers officially cleared against US...
November 05 2025
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Thales, Austal, C2 Robotics announce ‘undersea surveillance net’ to watch Australia’s naval chokepoints
Thales Australia, Austal Australia and C2 Robotics have announced a crucial partnership to develop a powerful Australian-made network capable of detecting, classifying and...
November 05 2025
Austal confirms Mogami Class aspirations and Landing Craft Medium design takeover
Austal Limited chief executive officer Paddy Gregg has confirmed that the company has “taken over from Birdon and will mature the design” of the Landing Craft...
November 05 2025
HII, Shield AI announce successful integrated autonomy for Romulus USV
HII and Shield AI have announced the successful completion of the partnership’s first major test of their integrated autonomy solution aboard HII’s Romulus...
November 05 2025
ASC, BAE Systems announce central hub for industry to access nuclear submarine program
Australia’s sovereign submarine partners ASC and BAE Systems have announced a new-look Industry Capability Network Portal for Australian businesses seeking to...
November 05 2025
H&B Defence and Victorian government sign MOU at IndoPac
H&B Defence and the Victorian government have signed an MOU, signifying their commitment to growing the defence sector in the state.
November 04 2025
Arkeus and Ocius partner in new tech for uncrewed vessels
Arkeus partners with Ocius to provide new AI detection technologies to autonomous uncrewed surface vessels.
November 04 2025
PentenAmio appoints new director of business development and sales
PentenAmio has announced the appointment of a new Australian director of business development and sales, Sarah Earey.
November 04 2025
IndoPac 2025: Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull talks AUKUS, nuclear submarines, Liberal politics
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has walked the halls of the Indo Pacific 2025 International Maritime Exposition in Sydney today.
November 04 2025
Nuclear power safety regulator launches, an AUKUS milestone
A new regulatory body that aims to regulate and ensure efficient, safe use of nuclear power as a part of AUKUS has been launched in Canberra.
November 04 2025
Sitep joins Rohde & Schwarz Australia Hunter Class frigate comms program
Australia’s sovereign defence industry has received another major boost, with Sitep Australia awarded a key role in delivering advanced antenna technology for the Royal...
November 04 2025
Aussie batteries set to power AUKUS sub fleet
Adelaide-based PMB Defence has secured a strategic contract paving the way for Australian-made battery technology to be integrated into the design of the AUKUS conventionally...
November 04 2025
Rolls-Royce partners with Victorian government to build AUKUS workforce, supply chain
Rolls-Royce has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Victorian government to boost the state’s defence industry capabilities, workforce skills and innovation...
November 04 2025
BAE, BlueScope Steel secure 5-year steel partnership for Hunter Class frigates
BAE Systems Australia and BlueScope Steel have signed a landmark agreement to supply thousands of tonnes of Australian-made steel for each of the Royal Australian...
November 04 2025
Raytheon Australia secures AU$277m contract to continue Collins Class combat system management
The Commonwealth government has announced a AU$277 million (US$180 million) contract extension to continue managing the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarine...
November 04 2025
UNSW Canberra launches blueprint for Australia’s maritime future
A team of experts from UNSW Canberra has unveiled A maritime strategy for Australia 2035, a landmark report charting a long-term vision for the nation’s security,...
November 04 2025
SYPAQ drones to feature Teledyne thermal cameras for ADF troops
Australian drone manufacturer SYPAQ Systems and thermal imaging company Teledyne FLIR OEM have announced their CorvoX small unmanned aerial systems will feature a Boson...
November 03 2025
Anduril celebrates first flight for YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft
American defence innovator Anduril has announced the successful start of flight testing for its YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
November 03 2025
Rheinmetall, MBDA announce high-energy maritime laser could be service ready in 2029
Rheinmetall and MBDA have announced that a fully operational laser weapon system could be available for the German Navy from 2029.
November 03 2025
DroneShield secures $25.3m contract in Latin America
Sydney-based counter-drone developer DroneShield has announced a $25.3 million contract to supply an unnamed defence end customer country in Latin America.
November 03 2025