Austal to build six cape-class patrol vessels for RAN
Austal Australia has won a A$324 million contract to design and construct six evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (CCPBs) for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
Based...
Government announces new $300m fund to back Australia’s hydrogen industry
The Federal Government has established a new $300 million fund designed to back Australia’s aspiration to become a world leader in hydrogen production.
The Advancing...
Chemring Australia wins multi-million dollar contract to supply countermeasure flares for F-35 operators
Geelong-based company Chemring Australia has won a USD$107.5 million contract to manufacture and deliver countermeasure flares for Australian, US and international F-35 operators.
Based in...
Australian PMI: Manufacturing suffers worst slump since GFC
The Australian PMI recorded the largest month-to-month fall in the 28-year history of the index, having dropped by 17.9 points to 35.8 in April.
The result...
Advanced robotics hub in Qld to assist manufacturers overcome current industry challenges
Australia’s first Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub in Northgate is offering extensive industry expertise to help manufacturers evolve and meet supply needs during the...
Regional manufacturing firms deliver new Air Force capability in Australia
Thales Australia Limited has completed the first production lot of a new Australian-made munition for the Air Force.
Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price said 15...
New CSIRO report confirms CSG fracking is a safe practice
A new CSIRO report into the impact on the environment from fracking has found little to no impacts on air quality, soils, groundwater and waterways.
The...
ARENA to develop bioenergy roadmap
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has started to develop a Bioenergy Roadmap and is now seeking from...
Government announces multi-million dollar funding boost for Australia’s Defence Industry
Defence has announced funding support for eight new projects through the Government’s $640m Defence Innovation Hub.
The contracts have a combined value of more than...
Defence concludes support for surgical face mask manufacturer Med-Con
Defence has concluded its support to Med-Con Pty Ltd, Australia’s only surgical face mask manufacturer, having significantly increased production at the facility.
Based near Shepparton,...
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AVEVA and Schneider Electric spearhead digital transformation in mining
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation, has partnered with Schneider Electric to redefine what smart, sustainable mining looks like in the age of AI.
