Royal Australian Navy Timeline

Events

• 2026-07-22 - Demonstration - Navy 822X Squadron completes first A-61 Integrator flight - The A-61 became the fourth uncrewed aerial platform operated by 822X Squadron since its 2018 commissioning. Army experience, equipment and procedures supported Navy's transition to the platform in less than two months. The system adds tactical intelligence… - source: defence.gov.au
• 2026-05-26 - Partnership - PteroDynamics to supply Transwing VTOL UAS to Royal Australian Navy - PteroDynamics will deliver P4 Transwing UAS aircraft, plus training and support, with the option for RAN to purchase larger P5 Transwing UAS systems for delivery starting in 2027. The contract extends PteroDynamics’ strategic relationship with RAN and is the… - source: uasvision.com
• 2026-03-11 - Contract Award - Royal Australian Navy fleet to expand to 55 Bluebottle USVs - The contract adds 40 Australian-designed and built Bluebottle USVs to Navy's existing fleet. The expanded 55-vessel fleet is intended for persistent surface and subsurface surveillance across Australia's maritime approaches. Ocius will scale production… - source: minister.defence.gov.au
• 2025-09-10 - Contract Award - Royal Australian Navy commits A$1.7B to Ghost Shark XL-AUV fleet - Australia committed A$1.7 billion over five years to develop and manufacture Ghost Shark autonomous undersea vehicles for the Royal Australian Navy. The contract with Anduril Australia covers domestic development and manufacturing of Ghost Shark. Officials… - source: minister.defence.gov.au
• 2024-10-28 - Contract Award - Red Cat supplies 12 Edge 130 Blue systems to Royal Australian Navy - The order gives Red Cat a named naval customer and system quantity. Criterion Solutions was named as an Australian channel counterparty. - source: ir.redcatholdings.com