Ocius has launched a first of its type, hybrid class Bluebottle, which it is hoped will enable Ocius Bluebottles to operate in more locations globally.

Ocius has appointed US-based investor and board advisor, David Fox, as a non-executive director.

By the time these words are read, the third of six Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessels will have been launched at Civmec’s yard at Henderson in Western Australia | Gregor Ferguson

Fincantieri and the US Navy have reached an agreement that will provide for reshaping the future of the Constellation-class Program. 

A Royal Australian Navy clearance diving team has led underwater maintenance work on Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Vermont while alongside at HMAS Stirling.

The US Navy has cancelled plans for the next four frigates under the Constellation-class Frigate Program. They had begun procuring the Constellation-class frigates in 2020, and a total of six were procured through 2024 | Kirra Davey

After watching other states like Western Australia and South Australia win defence contract after contract, New South Wales begs the question, where is its place in Australian defence and security? | Kirra Davey

Serco has won a new indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to continue supporting the US Navy’s Submarine High Data Rate antenna systems.

The timelines for Pillar One of the AUKUS partnership forecast that Australia will host the Submarine Rotational Force - West at HMAS Stirling from as early as 2027 | Grant McHerron

The US government, the Australian Submarine Agency and ASC have collaborated to establish the Defence Industry Vendor Qualification Program.

Babcock Australasia will continue its partnership with Australian Border Force as part of a new $250 million contract to protect the nation’s border in the Torres Strait.

C2 Robotics and Mikel have announced a collaboration to enhance the performance, reliability, and operational reach of unmanned undersea vehicles.

Liferaft Systems Australia will supply its Marine Evacuation Systems into the Hunter Class Frigate Program under a contract with BAE Systems Maritime Australia.

ASC has appointed Jim McDowell to the ASC Board.

Defence has accepted the second Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel, NUSHIP Eyre, ahead of delivery to the Royal Australian Navy.

The Government will provide $12 billion towards delivering a Defence Precinct at Henderson to deliver continuous naval shipbuilding and AUKUS in Western Australia.