BAE Systems Australia uses prototype blocks at Osborne to refine outfitting work for Hunter-class frigate programme
BAE Systems Australia said prototyping remains an important part of the Hunter Class Frigate Program, with more than 60% of the first Hunter-class frigate now in production.
Boeing to modernize nine U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft under $121.2 million contract
The U.S. Department of War has reported the signing of a contract with Boeing to continue the modernization program for P-8A Poseidon land-based patrol aircraft.
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.
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.
Australia, Canada and U.S. Navy conduct multilateral operations in South China Sea in show of Indo-Pacific commitment
Naval forces from Australia, Canada and the United States conducted multilateral operations in the South China Sea from April 12 to 18, in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Saab opens integration test site in Australia to support combat system upgrades for Hobart-class destroyers
Saab has announced the opening of a new test and integration facility in Australia to support upgrades to the Hobart-class destroyers.
Anschütz passes key design milestone for navigation systems on Royal Australian Navy Hunter-class frigate programme
Anschütz has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for its Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems (WINBS) destined for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigates.
BAE Systems Australia awarded $163 million contract to sustain Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigates
Under the contract, BAE Systems Australia will provide through-life engineering and design services for the Navy’s Anzac-class vessels. The […]
Rohde & Schwarz Australia and STS Defence partner on Hunter Class frigate masts
Rohde & Schwarz Australia has awarded a contract to STS Defence to supply twin integrated configurable communications masts for the Royal Australian Navy’s first three Hunter class frigate.
Mitsubishi to build new frigates for Royal Australian Navy, beating TKMS’ MEKO A200 design
On 5 August, the Australian Government selected the modernised Mogami-class frigate as the preferred platform for the Royal Australian Navy’s future general-purpose frigate fleet.
Royal Australian Navy conducts first Tomahawk missile test from HMAS Brisbane
The Royal Australian Navy has successfully conducted its first launch of a RTX RGM-109 Tomahawk missile from the destroyer HMAS Brisbane (DDG 41).
Navantia Australia awarded DDG Platform Systems Design contract
Navantia Australia has been engaged as the Platform Systems Designer for the SEA4000 Phase 6 Hobart Class Guided Missile Destroyer Combat Systems upgrade.

