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.
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.
President Donald Trump has expressed firm support for the AUKUS agreement, confirming plans to sell Virginia-class submarines to Australia.
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) announced it has been awarded an $18.2 million cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price contract for the development, maintenance, and delivery of the Common Weapon Launcher and Multi-Tube Weapon Simulator.
Helsing, the leading European defence technology company, has announced it is in the process of acquiring Blue Ocean, an ocean technology specialist in autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).
Australia has announced it will spend A$12 billion (US$8 billion) to establish a Defence Precinct at Henderson in Western Australia to support the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
Australia and the United Kingdom have formally signed the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty on 26 July 2025 in Geelong.
Royal Navy personnel have played a key role in major AUKUS trials aimed at boosting the combined use of autonomous systems by the UK, Australia, and the United States.
The UK is to build up to 12 new nuclear-powered attack submarines and invest £15 billion in its nuclear warhead programme.
The Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine stands as one of the most advanced and capable undersea platforms in the world.
H&B Defence, a joint venture between HII and Babcock, has secured its first contract to enhance supply chain capabilities for the global AUKUS enterprise.
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