BAE Systems Australia has appointed David Shepherd as its new Managing Director of Surface Ships | Nigel Pittaway

Indo-Pacific 2025 has officially kicked off, with Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy saying defence’s acquisitions process would face further reforms to speed up procurements | Max Blenkin

Perth-based small to medium enterprise Greenroom Robotics has teamed with Austal to develop the Autonomous Remotely Operated Ships Platform Controller and AROS Console | Nigel Pittaway

Western Australian shipbuilder Austal has unveiled its concept for two new optionally-crewed vessels on the opening day of the Indo-Pacific maritime exposition in Sydney | Nigel Pittaway

Chinese drone manufacturers and western companies producing counter-drone systems are in a constant battle of technological innovation | Max Blenkin

US tests Australian quantum clocks

QuantX Labs and the University of Adelaide's quantum clocks have been trialled over a six-week period in Washington DC, United States.

Scopism and Kinetic IT relaunches SIAM Body of Knowledge

Australia’s technology industry playbook for managing complex, multi-vendor ecosystems has been refreshed, with the Service Integration and Management Body of Knowledge newly relaunched.

H&B and Victorian Government sign MOU

H&B Defence has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Victorian Government to build a skilled workforce and strengthen Victoria’s defence supply chain and industrial capabilities.

PMB batteries to be used on AUKUS and UK subs

The government has announced a strategic contract that paves the way for Australian battery technology to be used in the AUKUS submarine design.

Bluescope Steel signs Hunter framework agreement

Australia’s biggest steelworks will deliver steel plate into each Hunter class anti-submarine warfare frigate under a new Framework Agreement that locks in local steel supply over the next five years.

Navantia Australia and DNV collaborate on ULC concept

Navantia Australia has announced the signing of a Letter of Intent with DNV to collaborate on the development and advancement of Navantia Australia’s Uncrewed Landing Craft concept.

Ocius tests Arkeus radar on Bluebottles

Ocius has tested and integrated Arkeus HSOR tech onto its Bluebottle platforms.

Sitep Australia secures Hunter antenna contract

Sitep will supply their NAVICS communications technology for the first three ships of the Hunter Class Frigate Program.

Anduril YFQ-44A begins flight testing

Anduril has begun flight testing YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program.

Anduril opens Ghost Shark factory

Anduril has opened its Ghost Shark manufacturing facility in Sydney, after the Royal Australian Navy had awarded the company a $1.7 billion Program of Record seven weeks before. 

Babcock completes Renewal 4 Survey on frigate

Babcock Australasia has completed the first class Renewal 4 Survey on an Anzac-class frigate, managing extensive inspections on the hull of HMAS Arunta.

Gilmour Space and Sojitz sign satellite agreement

Gilmour Space and Sojitz have signed an agreement to explore satellite and launch service opportunities between Australia and Japan.