BAE Systems Australia returns HMAS Hobart to water after major refit ahead of Aegis Baseline 9, Tomahawk and Naval Strike Missile integration
HMAS Hobart has returned to the water after a year-long refit, moving Australia’s first Hobart-class destroyer into the systems-integration phase of a major capability upgrade.
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.
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.
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.
HMAS Sydney fires Naval Strike Missile at decommissioned USS Mobile Bay during multinational sinking exercise at RIMPAC 2026
HMAS Sydney fired a Naval Strike Missile at the decommissioned USS Mobile Bay during a multinational sinking exercise at RIMPAC 2026.
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.