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Data centre and Defence developments in Australia and the region, with what they mean for the systems we build, clean and commission.
What’s moving in our markets.
DefenceASC and HIFraser sign a six-year Collins Class support contract
An Australian valve manufacturer will keep supplying high- and low-pressure valves and on-board maintenance for the Collins Class fleet.
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Data centresAnthropic anchors a 1.44 GW campus in Queensland’s Western Downs
The Queensland Premier announced the AI company’s first Australian data centre agreement, at a 725-hectare site north-west of Dalby.
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Data centres27 approved AI data centres sit outside proposed new rules
An ABC analysis counts at least 3.38 GW of approved but unbuilt data centre capacity, while Canberra prepares energy and water conditions for future projects.
Read the briefing →Data centresSingapore publishes SS 726:2026 for liquid cooling
Enterprise Singapore has launched what it describes as the world’s first liquid-cooling standard for data centres in tropical climates.
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DefenceHenderson Defence Precinct site and boundary confirmed
Western Australia’s Henderson precinct moves into concept design as the preferred location for sustaining Australia’s future nuclear-powered submarines.
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DefenceDesign lead appointed for submarine contingency dry dock
Leidos Gibbs & Cox Australia will lead preliminary design of a contingency dry dock for Australia’s future nuclear-powered submarines.
Read the briefing →Data centresCanberra proposes mandatory rules for large-scale data centres
The Prime Minister has signalled a national framework that would turn the government’s March expectations into mandatory conditions for new large-scale data centres.
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Data centresCDC signs a 555 MW contract, the largest in Australian history
A 30-year agreement with a US-based, investment-grade client takes CDC’s contracted capacity above 1 GW.
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DefenceContracts signed for the first three general purpose frigates
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will build the first three ships, based on an upgraded Mogami-class design, with first delivery in 2029.
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Data centresGoodman breaks ground on SYD01 in Artarmon
A 90 MW site 10 km from the Sydney CBD, as Goodman’s data centre power bank reaches 6 GW across 16 markets.
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DefenceCollins Class life-of-type extension work under way at Osborne
HMAS Farncomb is the first of six Collins Class submarines to receive sustainment and capability upgrades under a A$2.2 billion contract with ASC.
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Data centresMacquarie’s IC3 Super West tops out in Macquarie Park
A 47 MW facility designed for very high rack densities, combining air and direct-to-chip liquid cooling.
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