diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 3188587a4..792ef3856 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -58,8 +58,8 @@ def hamcrestVersion = '2.2'
 def mockitoVersion = '4.11.0'
 def junitVersion = '5.9.3'
 def jmhVersion = '1.36'
-def agronaVersion = '1.18.1'
-def agronaVersionRange = '[1.18.1,2.0[' // allow any release >= 1.18.1 and < 2.0.0
+def agronaVersion = '1.18.2'
+def agronaVersionRange = '[1.18.2,2.0[' // allow any release >= 1.18.2 and < 2.0.0
 
 def sbeGroup = 'uk.co.real-logic'
 def sbeVersion = file('version.txt').text.trim()