Naval

Defence takes delivery of first Arafura Class OPV

January 31 2025
Defence has formally accepted the first of six planned Arafura Class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), NUSHIP Arafura, for further test and evaluation ahe...
WA sub base priority works open for public comment
The Commonwealth government has announced that the public will be encouraged to provide comment and submissions on the priority works to be undertaken at HMAS Stirling,...
January 30 2025
NZDF continues fuel, pollutant removal at HMNZS Manawanui
The New Zealand Defence Force has announced the second stage of fuel and other pollutants removal from sunken hydrographic ship HMNZS Manawanui off Samoa.
January 30 2025
£285m contract for BAE to enhance Royal Navy combat system capabilities
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a £285 million (AU$569 million) contract to support the Royal Navy’s shared infrastructure, combat management...
January 29 2025
US Navy signs US$70m contract with BAE to upgrade Mk 45 guns
The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems more than US$70 million (AU$111.75 million) to upgrade Mk 45 five-inch naval gun systems across the US surface fleet.
January 28 2025
Rolls-Royce, UK MoD to partner on next-gen nuclear sub reactor contract
Rolls-Royce has signed the largest contract in its history with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) – the Unity contract spans eight years, uniting all aspects of research...
January 28 2025
Maritime navigation tech on show during Exercise La Perouse 25
Exercise La Perouse 25 is underway and providing a significant opportunity for Australian and international participants to observe Exail’s advanced maritime...
January 28 2025
Could AUKUS already be dead in the water?
Could AUKUS already be dead in the water?
As Trump begins his presidency with a flurry of executive orders and a promise to put America first, should Australia be looking elsewhere for its nuclear submarines?
January 24 2025
PODCAST: Royal Australian Navy minehunters’ new purpose after service, with Frank van der Linde
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by travellers and entrepreneurs Frank van der Linde and Kerry Leach.
January 23 2025
Next-gen lithium-ion batteries to enhance allied submarine capability
L3Harris has achieved a significant milestone, delivering the first production of autonomous undersea vehicles powered by lithium-ion passive propagation resistant batteries...
January 23 2025