"This arrangement strengthens those commitments and allows us to more easily share information, technologies and processes for greater logistics resiliency," said US Vice Admiral Jeff Jablon.
Breaking Defense shares an up-close look at the HMS Prince of Wales carrier strike group.
The initial command and control gateway to earn a continuous Authority to Operate is changing multi-domain operations.
"If our Collins class SSKs are non-operational in 2024, I really doubt that they will be a credible force through the remainder of this decade, let alone into the next one," Malcolm Davis, a defense expert at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, said.
"Producing GMLRS missiles in Australia is the stepping stone towards local production of more advanced, longer-range strike weapons in the future – local production that is essential to our sovereignty and our security," Minister of Defense Industry Pat Conroy said.
Honeywell’s systems are integral to Australian defense, supporting AUKUS, GWEO, and expanding local capability across air, land, and sea.
Defense Industry Minister Pat Conroy said Anduril's Ghost Shark is part of the Australian military's $5.2 billion to $7.2 billion investment in undersea uncrewed maritime systems.
Michigan’s defense ecosystem and expertise makes it a special asset for production.
The legislation was passed overnight as part of the House's draft defense policy bill amid marathon negotiations.