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In a (hypothetical) conflict of the not-too-distant future, an enemy naval task group approaches the Australian mainland intent on launching what they anticipate will be devastating missile strikes on military bases and civil infrastructure | Max Blenkin

Boeing has awarded Ferra Engineering a contract to produce wing kits for its High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability. The contract has extended the existing partnership between Boeing and Ferra.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands has taken delivery of a new Guardian-class Patrol Boat, RMIS Jelmae, in a ceremony at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia.

Assystem and Australia-based Shoal Group have signed an agreement to collaborate on AUKUS Pillar I, with the goal of strengthening Australia’s nuclear submarine supply chain.

Babcock International has secured its first agreement under the £4 billion (A$7.8 billion) Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) with Indonesia, for the sale of two Arrowhead 140 frigate licences, to be delivered over the coming months.

Babcock is now providing critical maintenance to the Royal Australian Navy’s Supply Class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) ships as part of the company’s operational scope as Regional Maintenance Provider West (RMP West).

Serco has announced successful rebid and expansion of its contract to deliver maritime warfare training services at HMAS Watson, Sydney and HMAS Stirling, WA.

ASC has expanded its partnership with veteran-led Sayres Australia to support development of requirements and specialised training programs aimed at enhancing the capability and resilience of the nation’s submarine workforce.

Serving as a permanent alternative to steel, the technology enables faster repair schedules and greater flexibility in where and when maintenance can be conducted.

ANSTO will support workforce development through technical training, operational experience, and hands-on secondments at its Sydney premises.

The long-awaited Pentagon review has backed the AUKUS agreement and endorsed US President Donald Trump’s call for it to proceed “full steam ahead” | Max Blenkin

The Board of ASC has announced the appointment of Alex Walsh as Acting Chief Executive Officer of ASC.

Australian companies can help the US to help Australia on its path to nuclear submarines by achieving qualification for the US shipbuilding supply chain, says the head of supply strategy for shipbuilder ASC | Max Blenkin

ASC has increased its Western Australian workforce as part of a major national effort to support Australia’s future nuclear-powered submarine capability.

Under the optimal pathway to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, Australia has made significant progress, creating much of the necessary infrastructure and training a nuclear workforce | Partnered Content

The Australian Government has convened the third Product of Concern Summit in Canberra, with aims to reaffirm its commitment to improving the sustainment performance of Australia’s Collins class submarines.