Nickel aluminium bronze is a critical metal for naval propulsion systems, but making parts with this material is slow and difficult to produce – particularly in Australia.

Sydney-based manufacturer Defence Seals & Spares will supply manhole and access panel gaskets; step covers and low-pressure air cylinder caps for the first Hunter class frigate.

The Government has announced the development and extension of two programs to help local industry tap into the supply chains of our AUKUS partners.

BMT will be engaging with BAE Systems Australia, the prime contractor for the Design Support Contract supporting the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac class frigates.

BAE Systems Australia – Maritime, working with BMT, has been awarded the Anzac Class Designer Support Contract to sustain and enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac class fleet.

Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract to supply 18 large Kamewa waterjets for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel program.

ST Engineering’s Marine business has secured a six-year sub-contract valued at about S$600 million from Abu Dhabi Ship Building to design and supply the platform systems for a fleet of eight Missile Gun Boats.

Saab Australia has reached a milestone in the delivery of the Australian Interface for the Hobart class destroyer combat system.

JFD Global has appointed Adrian Capner as its new Managing Director of JFD Australia. He will commence his new role on 1 April 2026.

The government of the United Kingdom has requested to buy submarine combat and weapon systems, technical support, US and UK embedded personnel, and associated training from the US.

Canberra-based Forge Photonics has signed a contract with Sydney-based Mission Systems to supply fibre optic gyroscopes for its underwater drones – vehicles referred to as “yellow submarines” for their colour.

Thirty one ships from 19 nations have conducted a ceremonial entry into Sydney Harbour on Saturday 26 March for the 2026 Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review.

Anschütz has passed the Critical Design Review with its Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter Class Frigate Program.

AML3D has announced an approximately A $9.9 million order for four custom, large scale Arcemy X 6700 systems from HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.

Babcock International Group has announced Babcock Australasia Chief Executive Officer Andrew Cridland has resigned from his role after more than a decade at the company, to pursue other interests and prioritise time with his family.

The Navy is set to acquire 40 more Ocius Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels, making a total 55 and giving Australia one of the world’s largest fleets of uncrewed naval vessels | Max Blenkin