U.S. Navy advances frontline 3D printing technology, strengthening AUKUS cooperation and logistics
The U.S. Navy accelerated the transition of additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, into a warfighting capability in 2025.
Textron Systems sells TSUNAMI autonomous vessel to U.S. Navy for AUKUS testing
Textron Systems Corporation has sold a 21-ft TSUNAMI autonomous maritime surface vessel to the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific to support testing under the Maritime Digital Experimentation Federation.
HII expands partnership with Babcock to strengthen Virginia-Class submarine construction work
HII and Babcock International Group have signed a contract that expands their strategic partnership to increase Virginia-class submarine construction throughput at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.
Rolls-Royce forms £400 million strategic partnership to back AUKUS submarine reactor production plans
Rolls-Royce Submarines has signed a £400 million Capability Assured Strategic Partnership with Assystem, AtkinsRéalis and Frazer-Nash to strengthen long-term collaboration.
BAE Systems and partners sign agreement to establish AUKUS Combat Systems Collaborative Team
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.
HII selects UK’s Westley Group as strategic supplier to boost submarine supply chain under AUKUS
The UK-based Westley Group, known for high-integrity metal castings, has been approved by HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.
Australian nickel zinc battery technology to ve evaluated for integration into SSN-AUKUS submarines
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 Trump confirms Australia will receive Virginia-class submarines under AUKUS pact
President Donald Trump has expressed firm support for the AUKUS agreement, confirming plans to sell Virginia-class submarines to Australia.
General Dynamics Mission Systems wins $18.2 million AUKUS contract for submarine weapon and simulation systems
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 acquires Blue Ocean to strengthen AI-driven maritime defence capabilities across Europe and AUKUS
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 commits $12 billion to Henderson Precinct to support AUKUS nuclear submarine plan
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.
UK and Australia sign 50-year nuclear submarine pact under AUKUS in Geelong
Australia and the United Kingdom have formally signed the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty on 26 July 2025 in Geelong.