Naval

Australia and Japan united for major naval exercise in Indo-Pacific
March 31 2026
Over the past month, Japan and Australia have collaborated on a range of maritime training activities across the Indo-Pacific.
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AUKUS submarines: US and UK partners show the realities facing Australia’s small fleet
March 30 2026
Opinion: Even in a best-case scenario, Australia’s eight nuclear submarines would likely produce only about two consistently deployable boats due to maintenance, workforce...
WA unveils new AUKUS training program
March 30 2026
Western Australia has announced a major skills training program to build an “AUKUS-ready” workforce in the state.
Aussie SSNs to pack VLS capability, US State Department confirms
March 25 2026
The US State Department has confirmed that Australia’s future fleet of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarines being jointly developed with the United...
Entirely electric USV unveiled for Indo-Pacific operations
March 24 2026
EDGE Defence has unveiled a new, entirely electrical vessel to be used in defence operations across the Indo-Pacific.
Australia announces $15.8m Propel submarine scholarship program
March 24 2026
The federal government has launched a $15.8 million initiative called Propel: Australian Submarine Scholarship program to support the development of Australia’s future...
Photo gallery: Royal Australian Navy marks 125-year anniversary with 2026 Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review
March 23 2026
The Royal Australian Navy has celebrated its 125-year anniversary with the 2026 Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review in Sydney Harbour.
WA’s businesses given rare chance to deliver key capabilities on UK nuclear-powered submarine
March 23 2026
Western Australia’s defence capabilities have been put on display as a UK naval ship visits the state for maintenance.
HMAS Canberra leads Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review in Sydney Harbour
March 21 2026
Canberra Class landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra has led the largest gathering of foreign warships in Sydney Harbour in more than a decade.
Ocius Bluebottle featured in fleet review on Sydney Harbour
March 21 2026
Ocius’ new uncrewed surface vessel, Bluebottle, has featured in the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet review in Sydney Harbour.