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Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

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Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

17th April 2026

Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program have been adjusted from the 2024 version to promote greater military and industrial self-reliance, taking lessons learned from ongoing conflicts and looking to reinforce the industrial base.

Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for naval warfare

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Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for naval warfare

17th April 2026

The 2026 Integrated Investment Program allocates up to A$130 billion for undersea warfare, committing the Royal Australian Navy to nuclear-powered submarines, autonomous platforms and an expanded surface combatant fleet over the next decade.

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has exposed the danger from peer rivals while non-state actors remain a disruptive threat. To meet these evolving challenges, the Five Eyes must embrace the power of emerging technologies.

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19th May 2022

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19th May 2022

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19th May 2022

The Philippine Navy has narrowed its OPV selection choice down to one company, but no contract has yet been signed.

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18th May 2022

USN long-range anti-ship missile programme progresses with latest contract option for Raytheon.

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17th May 2022

The LPD for Qatar will be 143m long, 21.5m in the beam and capable of accommodating around 550 people.

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The MiniPOP for Maritime Applications EO system is being installed aboard Philippine Navy patrol boats.

Sentient debuts maritime ViDAR in Australia

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Sentient debuts maritime ViDAR in Australia

17th May 2022

Sentient is now offering a maritime version of its ViDAR system, and the way has been cleared to install it on Australian S-100 Camcopters.

Babcock wins ten-year Queen Elizabeth-class dry dock contract

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Babcock wins ten-year Queen Elizabeth-class dry dock contract

16th May 2022

The first activity in a dry-dock contract for the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers is scheduled for 2023.

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