Australia invests heavily to expand shipbuilding precinct in the west
Australia will plunge billions of dollars into a revamped defence shipbuilding precinct in Western Australia.
Australia will plunge billions of dollars into a revamped defence shipbuilding precinct in Western Australia.

HD HHI showcased its capabilities and export history as world’s number one ship builder at the inaugural ADM Australia Korea Defence Congress.
Babcock International Group announced that it is gearing up to play its part in the future ORKA submarine programme as it gains momentum.
The US Navy has announced that it is set to deploy a torpedo-tube launch-and-recovery UUV capability onboard an operational submarine for the first time…
BAE Systems cut steel on the first of six Hunter-class frigates for the Royal Australian Navy.
HII and Babcock have formed a new joint venture – H&B Defence – to develop critical sovereign capability for the SSN-AUKUS submarine program.
Australia approves next phase of Collins class life extension. Submarines will not receive Tomahawk or new optronic mast.
Ocius announced the sale of two Bluebottle USVs to the USA for AUD2.4M and the signing of a Teaming Agreement with ThayerMahan…

Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles simultaneously unveiled the first ever “National Defence Strategy 2024” & the “Integrated Investment Program 2024”…
While Austal rejected the initial offer from Hanwha due to regulatory concerns, it left the door open to future “engagement” with the conglomerate.