Kongsberg Missile Factory in Australia reaches construction milestone ahead of 2027 opening
Kongsberg has marked a major construction milestone at its new missile factory at the Astra Aerolab Precinct at Newcastle Airport.
Australia opens Southern Hemisphere’s first P-8A Poseidon Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility
Australia has opened a $200 million Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility at Royal Australian Air Force Base Edinburgh in South Australia.
Australia to begin Collins-class submarine life extension programme ahead of nuclear fleet transition
The Albanese Government will begin a life-of-type extension programme for Australia’s Collins-class submarine fleet, starting with HMAS Farncomb at the end of the month.
L3Harris delivers T4 and T7 robotic systems to support Australian defence explosive ordnance disposal
L3Harris Technologies has delivered T4 and T7 multi-mission robotic systems to support Australian Defence Force personnel during high-risk missions.
Lockheed Martin selected as preferred combat systems partner for Australia’s future Virginia-class submarines
Lockheed Martin Australia has been selected by the Australian government as the preferred combat system integration strategic partner for the country’s future fleet of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered Virginia-class submarines, marking another milestone in the AUKUS programme.
Australia expands missile manufacturing strategy through new naval strike missile agreement with Norway
The Government of Australia has signed a new defence cooperation agreement with Norway aimed at supporting the domestic production and sustainment of advanced missile systems in Australia.
Raytheon selected to supply SeaRAM self-defense systems for Australia’s Mogami-cass frigates
RTX announced that its Raytheon division has been selected to provide SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for the Australia Navy’s future Mogami-class frigates under the Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate program.
Lockheed Martin Australia expands HIMARS and PrSM program with focus on local industry cooperation
Lockheed Martin Australia said the Australian government has selected the company’s HIMARS launchers and Precision Strike Missile systems for the Australian Army’s LAND 8113 Phase 2 program.
Australia urged to consider B-21 Raider bomber as interim capability to address AUKUS submarine gap
Australia should consider acquiring next-generation B-21 Raider stealth bombers from the United States as a potential interim capability under AUKUS.
Hunter class frigate bow structure completed after intensive weld operation at Osborne Naval Shipyard milestone
BAE Systems Australia has completed installation of the stem casting for the first Hunter class frigate, marking a key milestone in construction at Osborne Naval Shipyard.
Australian company C2 Robotics delivers first Speartooth Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle to United States
C2 Robotics has commissioned and christened its Speartooth Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (LUUV), marking the first unit delivered to the United States.
Lockheed Martin Australia expands Black Hawk sustainment workforce beyond 200 to support army fleet readiness
Lockheed Martin Australia has expanded its Black Hawk helicopter sustainment industrial base to more than 200 employees across multiple locations.