The Whiskey Project Group has announced the acceptance of their Whiskey Bravo's by the United States Marine Corps and has appointed key leaders to its Australian operations.

Defence will go to Government this year for approval to procure a suite of drones for the Royal Australian Navy as part of Project Def 129, according to documents released to ADM | Ben Felton

Task Group 107, a People’s Liberation Army Navy task force currently transiting Australian waters has drawn significant attention, raising questions about its capabilities | Liep Gatwech

Serco has announced new teaming agreements with CAE, Sayres Australia and JMC.

Jim McDowell, the Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment, is stepping down from the role | Kirra Davey

JFD Australia has unveiled its new manufacturing and production facility in NSW.

Japan Marine United and BMT have been contracted by Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency to design and build the next-generation High Speed Landing Craft to be operated by the Japan Self Defense Force.

Under a new $313.5 million three-year contract, Sikorsky Australia will continue to deliver sustainment services for the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet of MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Australia, the Australian subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is expanding its business activities in Canberra.

USS Minnesota (SSN 783) arrived in Western Australia on 25 February 2025, commencing the first of two planned U.S. fast-attack submarine visits to HMAS Stirling in 2025.

Defence has extended two contracts with James Fisher Defence worth $100 million and $90 million.

Serco supports the Australian Antarctic Program through their operation of RSV Nuyina, an Australian icebreaker. 

Lockheed Martin Australia has been awarded a contract extension to continue sustaining the Aegis Combat System in the Royal Australian Navy’s Hobart-class Guided Missile Destroyers. 

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a possible sale of up to 150 Standard Missile 6 Block I Missiles to Japan for a total cost of US $900 million.

Defence has opted to replace Army’s fleet of sea boats through a Foreign Military Sales case with the United States Navy | Ben Felton

Babcock has been awarded a $30 million lift and hoists contract for the Royal Australian Navy’s first three Hunter class frigates.