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.
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.