December 2025 The Australian Government awarded Boeing Defence Australia contracts worth approximately AUD 1.4 billion for six additional MQ-28 Ghost Bat Block 2 aircraft and development of the Block 3 prototype. The expansion is expected to increase domestic sourcing requirements for aerospace structures and certified fastening systems used in aircraft manufacturing.
July 2025 The Australian and UK Governments signed the Geelong Treaty, establishing a 50-year bilateral defence partnership to support the SSN-AUKUS submarine program. The agreement strengthens Australia's aerospace and defence manufacturing supply chain, including demand for high-specification aerospace-grade fasteners and precision components used in advanced defence platforms.