Leidos Australia and Kongsberg Defence Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to assess the integration of Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile with Leidos’ Sea Archer and Longbow uncrewed surface vessels.
Kongsberg Defence Australia has officially opened its Newcastle office, supporting its expanding operations and growing local workforce, which has more than doubled this year.
Australian defence company NIOA and European firm MBDA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore local production and support of the MISTRAL air defence missile system.
Raytheon Australia has been awarded a $277 million contract extension to continue managing the combat system for the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines.
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), a subsidiary of BAE Systems, Inc., has been selected to provide its Virtual Battlespace (VBS) software for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter Class frigate programme.
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.
Boeing has delivered the Royal Australian Air Force’s 13th P-8A Poseidon and begun upgrades under the Increment 3 Block 2 programme, enhancing Australia’s maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
President Donald Trump has expressed firm support for the AUKUS agreement, confirming plans to sell Virginia-class submarines to Australia.
Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (EOS) has been awarded a $108 million contract to supply Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the Australian Defence Force’s LAND 400 Phase 3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) program.
Australia has taken delivery of its first two Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters at RAAF Base Townsville, marking a significant step in modernising its attack helicopter capability.
