‘Quad’ Ministers ‘Seriously Concerned’ Over South, East China Seas
The US, India, Japan and Australia voiced joint concern on Tuesday over the South and East China Seas, warning Beijing without naming it against any assertive moves.
Japan Eyes New Zealand Warship Deal With Mogami Frigate Offer
Japan is preparing formal talks to sell the upgraded configuration of its homegrown Mogami-class multi-mission stealth frigate to New Zealand, with defense leaders from both countries expected to plan the proposal later this month.
Rubio to Revive ‘Quad’ Alliance in India, but Staying Power Unclear
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was to meet Tuesday with Australia, India and Japan to revive the so-called Quad security alliance – viewed suspiciously by China – following disagreement on Iran and questions over US commitment.
Australia to Decommission Spartan Airlifters Under New Defense Strategy
Australia will retire its Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft and replace them with commercial airframes as part of the country’s latest defense strategy.
SPARC AI, Rate Manufacturing Team Up on GPS-Resilient Drone Integration
SPARC AI has partnered with Rate Manufacturing to integrate its Overwatch navigation software into the Model-F multi-mission drone.
Babcock, Truflo Expand AUKUS Submarine Supply Chain Cooperation
Babcock and Truflo Marine have launched a UK-Australia pilot program under the AUKUS alliance to strengthen submarine industrial capacity.
Australia Kicks Off $7.8B Life Extension Program for Collins Submarines
Australia has formally launched a $7.8-billion program to extend the service life of its Collins-class submarines, maintaining the fleet’s operability after being commissioned for three decades.
L3Harris Sends ‘Life-Saving’ Ground Robots to Australian Defence Force
L3Harris has delivered multi-mission robotic systems to the Australian Defence Force, giving troops new tools to handle missions too dangerous for human personnel.
Australian Startup Arkeus Raises $18 Million for AI-Powered Sensing Systems
The Australian startup is scaling AI-driven perception systems for drones, ISR missions, and autonomous military operations.
Sentinel Boats to Deliver Watercraft for Australian Special Ops
Sentinel Boats has secured a contract to supply up to seven general-purpose rigid-hull inflatable boats for the Australian Special Operations Command.
Australia Taps Lockheed for Virginia Submarine Combat Systems
Australia has chosen Lockheed Martin as the preferred combat system integration partner for its future fleet of Virginia-class submarines.
xReality Completes MR Tech Project With Pentagon, Wins First Supply Deal
xReality Group has finalized a $3.9-million contract with the US Department of Defense and secured the first sale of its new MR-1 mixed reality training platform to another Pentagon customer.
Hydrix, NIOA Partner on Counter-Drone Payload for Australian Defense
Hydrix has signed a binding contract with NIOA Group to support the development of a counter-drone payload for small drone applications.
Australia Says Will Join France, UK Mission in Hormuz
Australia will join a "strictly defensive" mission led by France and Britain to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Raytheon to Supply SeaRAM Close-In Defense System for Australia’s Future Frigate Fleet
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has awarded Raytheon to provide SeaRAM self-defense systems in support of Australia's upcoming Mogami frigates.
C2 Robotics Commissions First Speartooth Large Drone Submarine Export to US
Australian firm C2 Robotics has commissioned its Speartooth large uncrewed undersea vehicle, the first to be exported to the US Navy.
Australia Explores Domestic Solid Rocket Motor Production With Northrop Grumman
Australia has formally selected Northrop Grumman to assist in establishing sovereign solid rocket motor production capabilities.
Raytheon Lands $833M US Navy ESSM Block 2 Deal for 12-Nation Consortium
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon an approximately $833-million contract modification to produce additional Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block 2 assemblies and associated containers for 12 countries.
Lockheed Wins $1B HIMARS Production Deal for US, Five Allied Nations
Lockheed Martin has secured a $1.13-billion contract to produce M142 HIMARS for the US and five allied countries.
Global Combat Ship Program Expands to Four Members With Norway Entry
Norway has officially joined the user group under the Global Combat Ship program, a multinational defense alliance to build up to 34 modern surface combatants for the UK, Australia, and Canada.
Austal Australia Delivers Final Guardian Patrol Boat to Maldives
Austal Australia has handed over the 24th and final Guardian-class vessel to the Republic of Maldives as part of the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project with Canberra.
Australia Selects HIMARS Over StrikeMaster for Long-Range Fires
Australia has selected Lockheed Martin’s High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) to enhance the army’s long-range strike capabilities.
Australia Picks Rolls-Royce Gas Turbines for Future Mogami-Class Warships
Canberra has selected Rolls-Royce to supply its MT30 marine gas turbines for the Royal Australian Navy’s upcoming Mogami-class frigates, supporting a fleet of up to 11 vessels under a $7.1 billion program with Japan.
Australia Invests $855M in Nearly 300 Bushmaster Vehicles, Upgraded Trucks
Australia has committed to investing $855 million to enhance the Australian Defence Forces’ ground vehicle fleet.
