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Honeywell has received a contract to deliver the AUKUS Submarine Industrial Base pilot program.

Defence is reportedly considering a plan that would de-scope HMAS Farncomb’s planned Life of Type Extension over fears that ASC won’t be able to complete the originally planned work within the two years | Ben Felton

Hanwha has moved to become a major shareholder of Austal, acquiring a 9.9 per cent stake to increase its ownership to 19.9 per cent subject to Foreign Investment Review Board approval | Kirra Davey

The Royal Australian Navy successfully completed a first-of-class firing for its new sea mine capability in September 2024 | Ben Felton

Flinders University will collaborate with the Florida Institute of Technology in the USA on research for naval shipbuilding.

Under a contract with BAE Systems Australia, Ultra Maritime Australia will fit 2150 Bow Sonar to the Royal Australian Navy's Hunter class frigates. 

Boeing Defence Australia has won a $200 million contract to upgrade the Royal Australian Navy's ships communications systems. 

On Wednesday, the Commonwealth unveiled the AUKUS Submarine Industry Strategy, an extensive initiative with the aim of bolstering the nation’s defence capabilities whilst revolutionising its industrial landscape | Liep Gatwech

HII Australia has been given a $9.6 million contract for a new Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot.

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.