Land Forces 2030 to showcase Queensland defence manufacturing
Queensland’s defence manufacturing sector will be showcased to an international audience after the Queensland Government secured the return of Land Forces to Brisbane in 2030.
Hanwha Defence Australia targets local production of THeMIS uncrewed vehicle
Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) and Milrem Robotics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation on uncrewed ground systems, including plans to support local production and sustainment of Milrem’s THeMIS Uncrewed Ground Vehicle (UGV) in Australia.
NSW manufacturing capability targeted by $34.6B Aerotropolis investment
Private investment in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis has reached $34.6 billion, with the NSW Government positioning the growth as an opportunity to strengthen the state’s manufacturing capability and support the development of emerging industries.
Ferndale Foods expands Ballarat manufacturing as JILA launches in South Korea
Ballarat-based food manufacturer Ferndale Foods Australia is expanding its international presence while investing in local manufacturing capacity, following the launch of its JILA brand across 16,500 stores in South Korea.
UNSW partnership sets manufacturing benchmark for large-scale perovskite solar
Manufacturing scalability has been highlighted by UNSW Sydney researchers after a collaboration with energy technology company UtmoLight achieved a world-record efficiency for a large-area perovskite solar submodule.
Rosebank Engineering expands Australian manufacturing role in Black Hawk sustainment
Australian manufacturing and aerospace sustainment capability is set to expand under a proposed new agreement between Lockheed Martin Australia and Rosebank Engineering to provide engineering and maintenance support for the Australian Army’s UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter fleet.
South Australia’s food manufacturing sector recognised as 2026 Awards finalists announced
South Australia’s food and beverage manufacturing sector has been highlighted among the finalists for the 2026 South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards, with Food South Australia announcing businesses and individuals recognised across 17 categories.
Sydney Composites backs rapid heat transfer technology to boost manufacturing output
Australian advanced composites manufacturer Sydney Composites is developing a rapid cycle heat transfer moulding process that could reduce production cycle times and increase output as the company looks to expand into new markets.
Boral launches automated carbon reporting for concrete customers
Boral has launched a new carbon reporting capability designed to give customers consolidated information on the embodied carbon associated with concrete products used in their projects.
Advanced Navigation scales Australian manufacturing for US defence programs
Advanced Navigation is expanding its Australian manufacturing capability into the United States with a new Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Centre of Excellence in Huntsville, Alabama, according to the company.
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