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Royal Australian Navy
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SSN-AUKUS submarine program: Design, funding, shipyards and delivery timeline
SSN-AUKUS is the next-generation nuclear-powered attack submarine being developed for the United Kingdom and Australia under AUKUS. Detailed design and long-lead procurement are advancing as Britain prepares for first steel cutting in 2027 and Australia builds the Osborne industrial base needed to begin its own submarine construction before the end of the decade.
August 30, 2026
Why OKI’s sonar contract could become more valuable long after Australia’s frigates launch
Oki Electric Industry’s passive sonar award strengthens the anti-submarine warfare architecture of Australia’s upgraded Mogami frigates while opening a long-duration export and sustainment opportunity for Japan’s defence supply chain.
July 28, 2026
Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Eyre commissioning puts Australia’s patrol fleet reset back under scrutiny
HMAS Eyre joins the Royal Australian Navy as Australia resets patrol fleet priorities. Read how Arafura-class vessels fit Indo-Pacific strategy.
June 5, 2026
Australia, Japan seal A$10bn frigate deal as Mitsubishi Heavy wins first 3 warships
Australia and Japan have signed a major Mogami frigate deal with Mitsubishi Heavy. Find out what it means for defence strategy and the stock.
April 20, 2026
MASC is gone and the MUSV marketplace is open: what Magnet Defense, Saronic, Anduril, and Blue Water Autonomy gain and lose from the Navy’s pivot
MASC is cancelled. We analyse what the Navy's MUSV marketplace shift means for Magnet Defense, Saronic, Anduril, and Blue Water Autonomy. Full competitive breakdown.
April 1, 2026