Lockheed Martin Australia has delivered the first of two new flight training devices to the Royal Australian Air Force at RAAF Base Pearce to increase the pipeline of qualified Australian Defence Force pilots. 

Billed by Defence Minister Richard Marles as the ‘biggest capability acquisition decision’ made since the optimal pathway for nuclear-powered submarines was announced in March 2023 | Nigel Pittaway

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Preparations are underway for a major upgrade to the Aegis Combat System of the first of the RAN’s three Hobart-class guided missile destroyers, enhancing capabilities for both Ballistic Missile Defence and concurrent air warfare operations | Julian Kerr

The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Singapore of Ebbing Air National Guard Base Facilities Construction Services and related equipment.

ASC has selected Siemens’ software to help sustain the nation’s Collins Class submarines.

Innovation and Science Australia has granted ACTivate Capital unconditional approval to operate as an Early-Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnership, establishing a dedicated investment pipeline to commercialise local research.

Silentium Defence has announced a manufacturing partnership with Redarc Defence & Space.

A contingent from the Australian Defence Force has recently deployed under Operation Solania to the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency’s latest maritime and aerial monitoring, control and surveillance operation, Operation Kurukuru.

Leidos Australia and Kongsberg Defence Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the integration of Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile with Leidos’ next-generation uncrewed surface vessels.

Lloyd’s Register has been awarded a contract for Naval Classification New Construction Services for the first three Royal Australian Navy Hunter class frigates.

WA has signed on with BlueForge Alliance, a US-based not-for-profit helping the US Navy build up the US maritime industrial base.

Boeing has announced a new contract with Australian company AW Bell for castings to support the 737 and 777 programs.

South Korea could develop a small nuclear powered attack submarine fleet within ten years, and deploy them “after the mid-2030’s,” South Korean defence officials told a parliamentary audit committee in Seoul on October 30 | Corey Lee Bell

Australia could become the first country outside France to produce the Mistral, one of the world’s most advanced air defence missile systems | Max Blenkin

Kongsberg Defence Australia has officially opened its Newcastle office. The new premises will accommodate Kongsberg Defence Australia’s expanding local workforce.