Gilmour Space fires up for 2022 with Australia’s largest rocket engine test
At just over 110 kilonewtons (or 25,000 pound-force) of thrust, the test generated enough force to lift four SUVs off the ground — a significant demonstration of space and launch capability by an Australian SME.
Incitec Pivot Limited to buy French explosives manufacturer Titanobel
Incitec Pivot Limited (IPL) has announced that it has entered into an agreement to buy leading industrial explosives manufacturer Titanobel.
According to the ASX announcement,...
BAE System awarded a $154m US Navy contract
BAE Systems has been given a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract valued at up to $154 million by the US Navy.
Under the terms...
Government announces $12m package to support adoption of artificial intelligence in regional Australia
The Australian government is investing $12 million to improve collaborations between the technology sector and regional communities in order to address difficulties that are...
$50m defence skills boost announced
The Federal Government has awarded a $50 million contract to a Victorian education and training provider to provide specialty skills training for the Defense...
Japanese energy giant to increase green hydrogen production in Queensland
ENEOS, Japan’s biggest oil company, has unveiled plans to significantly boost production of green hydrogen in Queensland.
Starting from next year, ENEOS plans to produce...
Marley Spoon acquires Melbourne-based ready-to-heat meal
Global subscription-based meal kit provider Marley Spoon AG has reached an agreement to acquire Australian ready-to-heat meal provider Chefgood, for up to $21 million.
Founded...
Rio Tinto calls on WA manufacturers to build iron ore rail cars
Rio Tinto has invited Western Australian manufacturers to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the construction of 100 rail cars for its Pilbara iron...
Government announces more than 300 defence nuclear science and engineering scholarships
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has announced the creation of more than 300 scholarships over the next five years to boost Australia's nuclear scientific and engineering workforce.
Minister...
NIOA to build $50m weapons factory in Australia
NIOA has disclosed plans for a $50 million facility specializing in the production of small arms and weaponry for the Australian Defence Force, commercial...
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