The Defence and Security Accelerator and Marine AI have launched a research project to give uncrewed vessels the ability to communicate naturally with other ships.

Saab has won a contract to provide the Royal Australian Navy with an additional AUV62-AT autonomous anti-submarine warfare training target.

The Norwegian Government has chosen the United Kingdom as a partner for the acquisition of new frigates, namely the British Type 26 Global Combat Ship frigates from BAE Systems | Kirra Davey

Navy has commenced replacing its satellite communications with the upgrade of HMAS Sydney's SATCOM capability from the current Maritime Advanced SATCOM Terrestrial Infrastructure System (MASTIS) to the King Cobra system. 

A ceremony was held on 29 August 2025 to mark the laying of the keel of Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessel 6, NUSHIP Carpentaria at Henderson, Western Australia.

H&B Defence has developed a syllabus to advance nuclear knowledge amongst Western Australian businesses.

Babcock Australasia has recycled military equipment from decommissioned frigate ex-HMAS Anzac.

Seahawk helicopters and Airbus planes will replace aging New Zealand Defence Force aircraft in the first major investment decisions to be made as part of the NZ Government’s Defence Capability Plan.

Hofmann Engineering has been approved to supply WA-made components for the construction of United States Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.

KBR and BMT have partnered to support the delivery of long-term outcomes for the sustainment of Royal Australian Navy platforms.

Babcock Australasia’s $7 million extension of its custom-built facility at Woodville North has now been completed. 

Kongsberg Defence Australia has secured two export deals worth a combined $80 million. These deals will see missile launchers and command and control consoles made in South Australia exported to Europe.

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering has partnered with the Australian Submarine Agency to deliver its newest initiative to build Australia’s skilled workforce, the Propel: Australian Submarine Scholarship.

ASC has awarded VEEM a six-year, $65 million contract to continue manufacturing and supplying critical components for Australia’s Collins Class submarines.

Rohde & Schwarz Australia has awarded a contract to STS Defence to provide the twin integrated main configurable communications masts to the Royal Australian Navy's Hunter class frigates.

Defence has extended two contracts for the sustainment of the sonars and periscopes for the Collins class submarines.