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.
Deep strike in Pacific region: U.S. and Australian forces fre SM-6 from Typhon system in Talisman Sabre test
U.S. Marines and Australian Army troops have released new details on a successful joint missile strike carried out during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
Australian Army successfully tests NASAMS air defence system during Talisman Sabre 2025
The Australian Army has advanced its air and missile defence capability with the successful firing of two AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
U.S. and Australian forces demonstrate integrated precision strike and air defence in Northern Australia
In a significant milestone for regional defence cooperation, U.S. and Australian forces executed a fully integrated precision fires sequence during Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, held on 15–16 July 2025.
Australia fires HIMARS for first time as largest-ever military drills begin
Australia has fired High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) for the first time, marking the beginning of its largest-ever military exercise.
Australia signs $1 billion agreement with United States for AMRAAM missiles
On 3 July, the Australian Department of Defence announced the signing of a government-to-government Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) agreement for the procurement of a new batch of RTX AIM-120 AMRAAM guided missiles.
MQ-28 Ghost Bat conducts first operational deployment at RAAF base Tindal
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully operated the MQ-28 collaborative combat aircraft from an operational Air Force base for the first time.
MQ-28A Ghost Bat takes flight beyond Woomera: a new chapter in Australian airpower
Australia’s Department of Defence has confirmed that the MQ‑28A Ghost Bat unmanned combat aerial vehicle has completed its first flight outside the Woomera Training Area during Exercise Carlsbad.
Vocus and Telesat sign agreement for Australia’s first Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station
Vocus and Telesat have announced a multi-year contract for the development of a Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Landing Station in Australia.
Australia and United States sign memorandum of understanding on Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program
Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States to jointly develop, produce, and sustain the next-generation Precision Strike Missile (PrSM).
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Saab Australia sign MoU to explore collaboration on MEKO A-200 frigate
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saab Australia, strengthening their ongoing cooperation in naval defence.
AUKUS Forum: Australia to build Virginia-class submarines
The Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine stands as one of the most advanced and capable undersea platforms in the world.