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.
Australia launches $3 billion defence industry finance drive to scale sovereign production, exports and private investment
Australia’s Albanese government has launched a US$3 billion Defence Industry Growth Facility to provide domestic defence companies with broader access to capital.
Lockheed Martin expands Australian UH-60M Black Hawk sustainment network with new sovereign component MRO capability in Albury
Lockheed Martin Australia is moving to add Australian Aerospace Engineering to the component-sustainment network for the Australian Army’s UH-60M Black Hawk fleet.
Australia’s HMAS Sydney demonstrates Aegis missile defense capability with six allied and partner navies during Pacific Dragon 2026
Australia’s Aegis-equipped HMAS Sydney demonstrated integrated air and missile defense capability during Exercise Pacific Dragon 2026 off Hawaii from Aug. 6 to 15.
Austal to hire 500 workers in Western Australia as government expands sovereign naval shipbuilding capacity for future defence fleet
Austal plans to recruit 500 tradespeople and professional staff in Western Australia over the next 12 months.
Australia selects Henderson site for AUKUS naval hub backed by A$12 billion and expected to support around 10,000 direct jobs
Australia’s federal and Western Australian governments have selected the site for a major naval shipbuilding and sustainment precinct at Henderson.
Australia lays keel for first Hunter-class frigate, with 20 of 22 blocks under construction and delivery planned for early 2030s
Australia has laid the keel of NUSHIP Hunter, the first Hunter-class frigate, at South Australia’s Osborne Naval Shipyard.
U.S. Marine Corps accepts first prototype of Australian-designed surface craft to close Pacific logistics gap at remote shorelines
The U.S. Marine Corps has accepted the first prototype of an Australian-designed surface craft intended to sustain forces across contested Pacific shorelines without relying on ports.
BAE Systems Australia and ASC expand AUKUS supplier drive as Australia builds industrial base for nuclear submarine production
BAE Systems Australia and ASC are expanding efforts to build the domestic industrial base needed for Australia’s future SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines.
Amentum joint venture selected for AUKUS nuclear submarine shipyard as Australia builds sovereign SSN production capability
Australian Naval Infrastructure has selected a joint venture between Amentum and Laing O’Rourke to support delivery of Australia’s planned nuclear-powered submarine construction yard in South Australia.
Australia and Japan test co-developed high-energy laser, linking new defence technology to $70 million manufacturing expansion
Australia and Japan have successfully field-tested a jointly developed high-energy laser in South Australia, marking the first co-development project between their defence industries.