Nova Systems and US headquartered quantum technology company Infleqtion have formed a strategic partnership to fast-track the adoption of quantum technologies across Australia's Defence sector.

The head of Anduril Australia says their new shipyard to build components for Virginia-class nuclear powered submarines significantly derisks Australia’s planned acquisition of nuclear submarines from the US Navy | Max Blenkin

Arsenal-2, a new software-defined shipyard backed by a $3.7 billion private capital investment by Anduril Industries, will manufacture critical components for the Virginia-class submarine.

Back in mid-2024, the government pulled the plug on Schiebel S-100 Camcopter, even though the capability operated from warships with zero issues. Two years on, Schiebel is hoping the divorce isn’t final.

SubSea Craft has appointed Chris White as Managing Director of SubSea Craft Australia.

DNV has launched a dedicated ANZ Naval Centre, strengthening its support for defence organisations across Australia and New Zealand through the provision of independent assurance, naval classification, and technical services.

At least two Royal Australian Navy Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessels will be homeported at HMAS Cairns. The first, HMAS Arafura, is scheduled to be homeported in Cairns in early 2027.

Birdon has begun construction of the first tranche of its Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel at C&C Marine & Repair’s shipyard.

The US Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan for purchase of Ferry Support and related equipment.

Hobart-based CBG Systems will deliver and install insulation, linings and pinning into the first three Hunter-class frigates under an $83 million contract with BAE Systems Maritime Australia.

The first Caimen Japan high-speed landing craft, based on a platform designed by BMT and with detailed design and construction undertaken by Japan Marine United, has been launched.

The Royal Australian Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy have reinforced their enduring maritime partnership through the signing of Plan Tasman.

BAE Systems Australia has been awarded a five-year, $32 million contract to continue sustaining the Mk 45 naval gun systems of Australia’s Hobart-class destroyer and Anzac-class frigate fleets.

Production of the long-lead items for the first of Australia’s Mogami-class frigates has begun in Japan, Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has revealed | Nigel Pittaway

Navantia Australia has opened a new office in Canberra with Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy, formally inaugurating the office.

Australian shipbuilder Austal has received a second bid to buy its US subsidiary Austal USA | Max Blenkin