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Australia and India could deepen defence manufacturing cooperation by linking Australia’s technology and resources capabilities with India’s manufacturing scale, according to a new policy report from the Australia India Institute.

Australian technology company Hazer Group has reported independent testing indicating its graphite can replace part of petroleum-derived bitumen in heavy-duty asphalt while maintaining or improving key performance characteristics.

Australian pool manufacturer Aquatic Leisure Technologies (ALT) has secured certifications across quality, environmental management, workplace safety and fibreglass pool manufacturing as it marks 50 years of Australian manufacturing in 2026.

The NSW Government has outlined a long-term manufacturing pipeline for the Hunter region, with its planned $12 billion Future Fleet Program expected to support about 550 ongoing jobs across a new state-owned train manufacturing facility and its supply chains.

Australian beverage exporter CocoCoast is targeting A$200 million in annual revenue within five years as it expands overseas and returns to the US market following an 18-month pause linked to uncertainty around import tariffs and landed costs.

Brisbane-based towbar manufacturer Speedy Towbars Group will invest in new advanced manufacturing technology after securing more than $266,000 through the Queensland Government’s Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program.

The High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) has started the process to develop an Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) that would produce components for the proposed high-speed railway between Newcastle and Sydney.

Manufacturing research at Flinders University is supporting projects focused on giving electric vehicle (EV) batteries a second life, automating production and developing new technologies for Australian industry.

Australian deep-tech company Advanced Navigation has secured a $26 million supply agreement with KONGSBERG to provide inertial navigation systems for the Norwegian defence company’s PROTECTOR Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) platforms, highlighting the role of Australian technology in international defence manufacturing supply chains.

Australian manufacturing is supporting the production of specialised sporting infrastructure, with Melbourne-based Abel Sports and Flagpoles using locally sourced aluminium and components to supply goal posts, flagpoles and barrier net poles to venues across the country, according to Capral Aluminium.