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 Completes First-Ever Sea Trial of Laser-Cooled Portable Atomic Clock
A portable atomic clock has moved closer to real-world deployment after completing its first successful sea trial in Australia.
Australia Establishes Navy Unit for Maritime Autonomous Systems
The Royal Australian Navy has established a unit dedicated to autonomous systems for the maritime domain.
Australia Expands Sovereign Bluebottle USV Fleet With $125M Investment
Australia has invested $125 million to expand its navy’s domestically developed Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessel fleet.
Austal Hands Over 10th Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat to Australian Navy
Austal has delivered the 10th Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat to the Royal Australian Navy at its Henderson shipyard in Western Australia.
Ultra Maritime to Equip Australia’s Hunter-Class Frigates
Ultra Maritime has secured a contract to supply torpedo defense technologies for Australia’s new Hunter-class frigates.
Australian Navy Launches Third Arafura Patrol Boat ‘Pilbara’
The Royal Australian Navy has launched NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205), the third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel, at the Henderson Maritime Precinct.
Austal, Greenroom Robotics Unveil Five-Day AI Ship Integrator Solution
Austal Australia and Greenroom Robotics have introduced a new artificial intelligence system that can turn ships into autonomous vessels in five days.
Australian Nickel-Zinc Battery Tech Under Review for AUKUS Submarines
Australian firm PMB Defence Engineering has secured a contract with BAE Systems to explore the use of its nickel-zinc battery systems in the design of next-generation AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines for Australia and the UK.
Australia Locks in Local Steel Deal for Navy’s Hunter Frigates
BAE Systems Australia and Melbourne-based BlueScope Steel have signed a five-year framework agreement to supply locally-made steel for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigate program.
Australian Navy Transports Army’s Heavy Combat Vehicles in Milestone Trial
One of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest warships has successfully transported the army’s heaviest combat vehicles in a recent trial, proving their sea transportability.
Australia Accepts Ninth Evolved Cape Patrol Boat From Austal
Austal has turned over the ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat, the ADV Cape Spencer (P225), to the Royal Australian Navy.
Australia to Deploy Fleet of Underwater Strike Drones
Australia said Wednesday it will deploy a US$1.1 billion fleet of "Ghost Shark" underwater attack drones to bolster its firepower in a "threatening" regional landscape.
Babcock Extracts Critical Systems From Retired HMAS Anzac for Fleet Reuse
Babcock Australasia has salvaged hundreds of critical military components from the Royal Australian Navy’s decommissioned HMAS Anzac frigate to support its sister ships’ operational capability.
Rohde & Schwarz Picks STS Defence to Supply Hunter Frigate Comms Masts
Rohde & Schwarz Australia has contracted UK-based STS Defence to supply communication masts for the first three Royal Australian Navy Hunter-class frigates.
Japan Pitches Upgraded Mogami Frigate to Australia
The Japanese government has proposed an upgraded version of the Mogami-class frigate compatible with US weapon systems for the Australian Navy.
Australian Firm Tests Gravity Navigation to Counter GPS Denial at Sea
Australian firm Q-CTRL tested its “software-ruggedized” quantum sensors aboard the MV Sycamore for 144 hours, navigating the ocean by detecting shifts in Earth’s gravity.
US, Australian Seahawks Receive Magnetic Anomaly Detection
Sikorsky and CAE are enhancing the anti-submarine warfare capabilities of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters operated by the US and Australian navies by integrating Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role systems.
Babcock Completes Maintenance for Australian Arafura-Class OPV
Babcock Australasia has finished the maintenance for the Australian Navy's Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV).
Thyssenkrupp, Saab to Collab on MEKO A-200 Platform
Germany's thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has signed a deal with Saab Australia to explore collaboration opportunities on the MEKO A-200 frigates.
Australian Defence Force to Bolster Deployable Health System
The Australian Army and Royal Air Force are set to receive new health and medical support to help servicemen without leaving the battlefield.
Australia Boosts Submarine Lethality With $125M MK-48 Torpedo Purchase
Australia is investing $125 million to acquire more MK-48 heavyweight torpedoes and enhance the striking power of its submarine fleet.
Rheinmetall Starts MASS Ship Protection System Assembly in Australia
Rheinmetall Defence Australia has begun local assembly of the first anti-ship missile soft-kill system shipsets contracted by the Royal Australian Navy.
Sikorsky to Maintain Royal Australian Navy’s Seahawk Helicopter Fleet
Australia has contracted Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky to continue maintaining the navy’s MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission maritime helicopters.
