On November 6, 2025, Australia successfully conducted maritime trials of the OWL-B loitering munition during the Indo Pacific 2025 International Maritime Exposition in Sydney. Developed in collaboration with the Australian Defence Force, the OWL-B demonstrates a significant advance in precision-guided munitions, with a range of approximately 200 kilometers, enhancing Australia’s sovereign defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. This initiative reflects Australia’s commitment to reduce reliance on foreign military technology and to bolster regional deterrence through enhanced maritime security. The event, which gathered over 200 naval delegations and 900 defense exhibitors, underscores the importance of collaborative security dialogues and the pursuit of native innovation in defense technologies amidst evolving regional security dynamics.