Four leading defence companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to propose the creation of an AUKUS Combat Systems Collaborative Team, aimed at supporting the future SSN-AUKUS submarines for Australia.
The UK-based Westley Group, known for high-integrity metal castings, has been approved by HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.
Sitep Australia has been contracted by Rohde & Schwarz Australia to provide antenna technology for the Ultra High Frequency Military Satellite Communication systems on the first three Hunter class frigates of the Royal Australian Navy.
BAE Systems in the UK has signed a contract with Australian firm PMB Defence Engineering to assess the integration of its nickel zinc battery technology into the SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines being developed for the UK and Australia.
BAE Systems Australia has signed a new Framework Agreement with BlueScope Distribution to secure the supply of Australian-made steel plate for the construction of the Hunter Class Frigate Program.
Five uncrewed surface vessels were remotely piloted from 500 miles away as part of a major Royal Navy trial testing autonomous boat operations in a simulated escort mission.
A multi-year agreement to procure 15 nuclear submarines for the U.S. Navy could be finalised by the end of 2025, according to shipbuilder HII, despite earlier delays linked to rising labour and material costs.
Kongsberg Gruppen has announced a proposal to separate into two independent companies, aiming to capitalise on global growth opportunities.
Lockheed Martin has announced a $50 million investment in maritime autonomous systems company Saildrone to accelerate the development of armed unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) for the U.S. Navy.
On 25 October, at the General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, Connecticut, the US Navy christened the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Utah (SSN 801).
Infleqtion has successfully demonstrated the world’s first deployment of a quantum optical atomic clock on an underwater autonomous vehicle, in collaboration with the Royal Navy and MSubs.
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) confirmed on 28 October 2025 that the M51.3 ballistic missile, developed by ArianeGroup, has officially entered operational service.
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