Australia says AUKUS partners move closer to SRF-West as U.S. Navy prepares support activities at HMAS Stirling
Australia said Submarine Rotational Force-West has moved another step closer to being established.
U.S. Navy reestablishes Submarine Squadron 3 in Western Australia to support SRF-West under AUKUS partnership
The U.S. Navy has reestablished Submarine Squadron 3 to support Submarine Rotational Force-West, a key element of the AUKUS security partnership.
U.S. Navy establishes Naval Support Activity Stirling in Western Australia to support AUKUS submarine rotations
The U.S. Navy has established Naval Support Activity Stirling in Perth, Western Australia, as part of AUKUS.
Australia signs $72 million Rheinmetall NIOA contract to establish 155mm projectile forging capability in Queensland
The Albanese Government has signed a $72 million contract with Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions to establish a new large calibre ammunition forging capability in Queensland.
Boeing to integrate LAND 4140 battle management system for Australian Army command capability
Boeing Defence Australia will lead integration work for a major initiative to improve the Australian Defence Force’s secure communications, operational planning and battlefield decision-making.
Australian-made AS9 Huntsman artillery system completes first live-fire training course with Army gunners in Victoria
The first Australian-made AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers have completed live-fire training with soldiers from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery.
Leonardo Seaspray radar to support Australia’s maritime surveillance and border security operations
Leonardo’s Seaspray radar has been selected to provide airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability for Australia’s Department of Home Affairs and the Australian Border Force.
Australia to buy three used U.S. Virginia-class submarines under streamlined AUKUS acquisition plan
Australia will buy three second-hand Virginia-class submarines from the United States under a revised AUKUS plan intended to simplify the country’s nuclear-powered submarine acquisition.
Lockheed Martin Australia wins $120 million contract to expand local GMLRS component manufacturing
Lockheed Martin Australia has signed a $120 million contract with the Australian Government to begin domestic manufacturing of key guided weapon components.
Royal Australian Air Force receives final Boeing P-8A Poseidon to complete 14-aircraft fleet
The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its 14th and final Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
Bombardier Defense to supply three Global 6500 aircraft for Australian Border Force maritime surveillance
Bombardier Defense will provide three Global 6500 aircraft to support maritime surveillance missions for the Australian Border Force.
Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Thales test GMLRS warhead in Australia in 11 weeks
Lockheed Martin Australia, Northrop Grumman Australia and Thales Australia have completed the successful detonation of a co-produced warhead at a test range near Bourke, New South Wales.