Tag: Royal Australian Navy
Nuclear-powered submarine training in the UK boosts Australian industry skills
The Deputy Prime Minister of Australia Richard Marles has convened with the UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps, during a visit to Rolls Royce's nuclear reactor manufacturing facility in Derby.
MMA Offshore lands contract with Australian defence dep’t for maritime systems familiarisation
MMA Offshore Limited, a primary contractor to oil and gas operators, has secured a contract with the Australian Department of Defence to provide familiarisation services to the Royal Australian Navy on the subject of robotic, remote, and autonomous maritime systems.
L3Harris wins $328M contract for Australian maritime underwater tracking ranges
The Australian Department of Defence announced the awarding of a contract valued at up to $328 million to L3Harris Technologies to deliver new Maritime Underwater Tracking Ranges (MUTR) for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
Upgrades revealed for Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Albatross airfield
The Royal Australian Navy's acquisition of a new batch of naval combat helicopters has been hailed as a major economic boost for the Shoalhaven amid a major upgrade to the HMAS Albatross air station.
Thales Australia developing masterplan for Maritime Autonomy and SME Collaboration Precinct
Thales Australia said a masterplan is under development for the establishment of a sovereign Maritime Autonomy and SME Collaboration Precinct to support the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Mine Countermeasures and Military Survey Capability SEA1905-1 program, should the company be selected.
Sikorsky Australia completes maintenance work for US Navy helicopter
Sikorsky Australia has officially completed deep-level maintenance of a US Navy MH-60R Seahawk “Romeo” helicopter in Nowra, New South Wales.
Advanced manufacturing among focus of talks between SA gov’t and London defence firms
State Trade and Investment Minister Nick Champion is meeting with London-based global nuclear and defence companies Rolls Royce and Babcock International today to explore potential investment opportunities in the AUKUS submarine program.
Gov’t commits $39m to FNQ maritime infrastructure revamp
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced today it is allocating $27 million to a road upgrade and bridge to give shipyards direct access to the Cairns Marine Precinct’s common user facility, with an additional $12 million fund to revamp facilities at local shipyards.
Thales Australia, ORBIS establish maritime sustainment partnership for RAN
Thales Australia has ventured into a partnership with US Navy Industrial partner ORBIS Sibro to advance maritime sustainment operations in support of the Royal Australian Navy at Fleet Base East, Garden Island, Sydney.
Australian government extends WAMA alliance’s shipbuilding contract
A warship alliance involving BAE Systems Australia has secured a contract extension with the Australian government, securing the future of critical ship management capability.