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.
Australian Army fields first AS9 Huntsman battery, moving Geelong-built 155mm self-propelled artillery systems toward full operational capability in 2028
The Australian Army has brought its first protected mobile fires battery into service with 3rd Brigade, marking a major step in the fielding of the AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.
BAE Systems Australia completes Hunter-class prototyping, clearing way for first frigate build and follow-on ship production
BAE Systems Australia has completed the prototyping phase of the Hunter Class Frigate Program at the Osborne Naval and Henderson shipyards.
Northrop Grumman, U.S. Navy and RAAF integrate MQ-4C Triton into Australia’s Indo-Pacific maritime surveillance operations
The effort combines the unmanned aircraft’s long endurance and sensor capabilities with Australian personnel, infrastructure and integration with the P-8A Poseidon.
Australia and U.S. test AUKUS autonomous undersea warfare systems at RIMPAC to strengthen protection of critical seabed infrastructure
Australia and the United States have tested AUKUS Pillar II subsea and seabed warfare capabilities during RIMPAC 2026, focusing on the protection of critical undersea infrastructure.
Australia completes first flight of domestically designed solid rocket motor, advancing sovereign tactical missile propulsion capability
Australia has completed the first successful flight test of a fully domestically designed and manufactured advanced solid rocket motor, advancing efforts to establish a sovereign guided weapons capability.