UK Ministry of Defence says Rolls-Royce will build every Australian SSN-AUKUS nuclear reactor at its Derby facility
Rolls-Royce Submarines will build the nuclear reactors for every Australian SSN-AUKUS submarine at its Raynesway facility in Derby, placing Britain at the centre of one of Australia’s largest defence programmes.
Raytheon Australia completes NASAMS program for Australian Army, with RTX accelerating air-defense production to meet global demand
Raytheon Australia has completed a multiyear program to deliver and integrate NASAMS for the Australian Army.
Australia expands P-8A Poseidon strike role with long-range LRASM capability for maritime deterrence in the Indo-Pacific
Australia has tested the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile with a P-8A Poseidon, extending work on the weapon beyond the F/A-18F Super Hornet.
Australia presses China over submarine-launched ballistic missile test during Beijing defence talks, warns of regional escalation risks
Australia raised concerns about China’s test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile during defence talks in Beijing, placing military safety and escalation risks at the centre of the meeting.
U.S. Air Force demonstrates global power projection with B-52H bomber deployment to Australia and joint Pacific training
The U.S. Air Force has deployed a B-52H Stratofortress strategic bomber to northern Australia, extending its long-range operations across the Pacific.
Australia fields LRASM and JASSM-ER on F/A-18F Super Hornets, adding maritime strikes beyond 370 km and land attacks up to 900 km
Australia has declared initial operational capability for two long-range missiles carried by its F/A-18F Super Hornet fleet.
Australian Army declares NASAMS fully operational, reinforcing defence of forces and infrastructure against missiles and drones
The Australian Army has declared its National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System fully operational.
Lockheed Martin wins $1.32 billion AIR6500 contract to link Australia’s air and missile defenses with allied forces across the Indo-Pacific
The project will connect the country’s air and missile defense assets through a single operational picture.
Australian Army validates Redback and Huntsman sea transport aboard HMAS Canberra in major fleet modernisation step
The Australian Army has completed sea transport trials of its new AS21 Redback, AS9 Huntsman and AS10 armoured vehicles aboard HMAS Canberra.
Babcock and Saab secure $117.5 million deal to keep Australia’s Anzac-class frigates ready for frontline operations
The contract comes as the navy prepares to replace the Anzac class with a new fleet of surface combatants.
U.S. Department of War announces estimated $174 million equity investment to secure gallium supply through new Alcoa facility in Australia
The U.S. Department of War plans an estimated $174 million equity investment in a new gallium production facility at Alcoa’s Wagerup alumina refinery in Australia.
Northrop Grumman CEO says Australia solid rocket motor project expands sovereign missile production and long-range strike capacity
Northrop Grumman is moving toward a deeper industrial role in Australia as the government seeks to establish sovereign solid rocket motor production for long-range strike systems.