Royal Australian Navy

Sep- 2026 -

23 September

Australian Hunter-Class Frigates to Get Insulation From CBG Systems

CBG Systems has secured a contract from prime contractor BAE Systems Maritime Australia to supply insulation systems for Australia’s Hunter-class frigates.

23 September

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

BAE Systems to Sustain Mk 45 Naval Guns on Australian Warships for $32M

BAE Systems Australia has secured a $32-million contract to continue sustaining the Mk 45 naval gun systems of the Royal Australian Navy’s warships.

7 September

Asia Pacific

HMAS Anzac conducts maritime manoeuvres during the Indo-Pacific Endeavour 21 deployment. *** Local Caption *** Indo-Pacific Endeavour 21 (IPE21) is Australias flagship regional engagement activity, reinforcing Australias strong and enduring partnerships in Southeast Asia. Centred on a maritime task group, IPE21 involves HMA Ships Canberra and Anzac and approximately 700 people, including Australian Defence Force and civilian defence personnel, and sea riders from partner nations. Engagements have been modified in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and will be carried out primarily through contactless port visits, and will include a range of virtual workshops and at-sea activities.

Inder Singh Bisht

Babcock Wins $93M Contract to Sustain Australian Anzac-Class Frigates

Australia has awarded Babcock a $129-million Australian dollar ($93-million) contract to sustain the Australian navy’s Anzac-class frigates.

1 September

Sea

(L-R) HMA Ships Cape Spencer and Cape Hawke berthed at HMAS Cairns prior to their dual commissioning ceremony in Queensland. *** Local Caption *** On Thursday 27 Aug 2026, Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats (eCCPB) Spencer and Hawke were Commissioned into service in a ceremony at HMAS Cairns, Queensland. HMAS Spencer and Hawke will now operate as His Majestys Australian Ships (HMAS). Together with the Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (ACOPV), they will play a key role in Navys contribution to helping patrol and secure Australias maritime borders.

Rojoef Manuel

Final Australian Navy Evolved Cape Patrol Boats Enter Service

The Royal Australian Navy has admitted its final Evolved Cape-class systems into service, completing the 12-patrol vessel program signed in 2020.

Aug- 2026 -

26 August

Air

An artist rendition of Destinus' Hornet B2.

Jodesz Gavilan

Dutch Navy Adds Hornet B2 to Counter-Drone Arsenal

The Dutch Navy is moving to integrate Destinus’ Hornet B2 interceptor into its fleet as the Netherlands responds to a growing threat from drones at sea.

25 August

Asia Pacific

Rendering of Hunter Class frigate at sea.

Christine Casimiro

BAE Systems Lays Keel for Royal Australian Navy’s First Hunter-Class Frigate

BAE Systems Maritime Australia has laid the keel for the Royal Australian Navy’s first Hunter-class frigate at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.

11 August

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Lockheed Australia to Establish Virginia-Class Integration Capability

Lockheed Martin has signed a contract to establish a combat systems integration capability for Australia’s future Virginia submarines.

Jul- 2026 -

30 July

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Leidos to Build Emergency Repair Bay for Australia’s Virginia Submarines

Australia has partnered with Leidos’ Australian segment Gibbs and Cox to lead the preliminary design of a contingency dry dock that will support its future Virginia-class submarines.

28 July

Asia Pacific

Japan's 10th Mogami-class multi-mission stealth frigate, the JS Nagara (FFM-10)

Christine Casimiro

OKI’s Towed Passive Sonar to Equip Australia’s New Mogami-Class Frigates

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has contracted Tokyo-based OKI to supply towed passive sonars and related equipment for the Royal Australian Navy’s general-purpose frigate fleet.

13 July

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Rolls-Royce Starts Reactor Plant Expansion for UK, Australian Nuclear Submarines

Rolls-Royce Submarines has begun construction on a major expansion of its Raynesway facility in Derby, England, to boost nuclear reactor production for British and Australian undersea warfare programs.

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