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Australia, the UK, and the US have established an export licence-free environment, unlocking billions in investment and cutting red tape for Australian and AUKUS industries.

In a significant milestone for the AUKUS partnership, the first group of skilled submarine workers from ASC Pty Ltd has departed for Pearl Harbor, United States, for comprehensive sustainment training.

The Australian Government has advanced its nuclear-powered submarine program by announcing the concept design partners for South Australia's upcoming Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY).

The Australian Government is making an investment in the nation’s manufacturing capabilities as part of the 2024 National Defence Strategy, committing $50.3 billion over the next decade to enhance defence industry capability, as revealed in the recently released federal budget.

The Australian Government has introduced the inaugural National Defence Strategy, which underscores the imperative for a unified, whole-of-government, and whole-of-nation approach to defence.

More than 100 Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier vehicles will be built at Rheinmetall’s facility in Queensland as part of the Australian government’s defence export agreement with Germany. 

The Australian Government has spearheaded an initiative in collaboration with the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and tech giant Microsoft in a move to fortify Australia's cyber defences.

The Australian government has invested a total of $830 million to sustain and support the Australian Army’s future helicopter fleet, creating hundreds of jobs in the local industry. 

The Australian Government announced the initiation of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missile manufacturing in the country by 2025, following the formalisation of a $37.4 million contract between the Australian Defence Department and Lockheed Martin Australia.

The United States Congress has passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive legislation that not only addresses critical aspects of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program but also establishes key exemptions for both Australia and the United Kingdom from US defence export control licensing.