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Naval weapons systems from BAE Systems Australia help protect ships and crews from evolving threats.

Our maritime defence technologies support proven missile defence, countermeasure solutions and operational capability at sea.

Naval weapons

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Nulka active missile decoy

Nulka active missile decoy

Nulka is a rocket-propelled, expendable, offboard, active decoy designed to ‘seduce’ modern anti-ship missiles away from their targets. It is currently deployed on more than 150 Australian and United States warships.

HMAS Brisbane launches an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile

HMAS Brisbane launches an ESSM - Department of Defence

Evolved SeaSparrow Missile - ESSM

The Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) is a medium-range, surface-to-air missile developed to protect warships from advanced anti-ship cruise missiles.

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HMAS Brisbane launches an ESSM

HMAS Brisbane launches an ESSM - Department of Defence

09 June 2026 INSIGHT

Shifting Gears: ESSM supplier's standout production rates

Ronson Gears, a longstanding supplier to the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) program, has demonstrated its manufacturing excellence and adaptability, delivering strong performance outcomes following its transition to a higher tier within the supply chain.

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20 May 2026 INSIGHT

Naval ships defended by AW Bell’s Australian titanium castings

Local Australian company AW Bell is helping to protect Australian and allied warships by supplying titanium investment castings into the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM), a defensive munition that defends ships from incoming threats.

The RAZER Low-Cost Precision Guided Munition (LCPGM)

05 September 2025 INSIGHT

RAZER scores direct strikes during flight trials

The RAZER Low-Cost Precision Guided Munition (LCPGM) has proven its operational effectiveness with direct strikes on multiple targets during the latest round of flight trials.