Tag: defence
Landmark partnership between AUKUS Forum, local gov’t to highlight regional manufacturing in QLD
The Banana Shire Council has signed a landmark partnership agreement with AUKUS Forum to showcase Queensland’s regional manufacturing and industrial capabilities globally.Â
BAE Systems completes trial of AMPV counter-drone prototype
BAE Systems has successfully tested its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) prototype.Â
WA unveils $200,000 Defence Ready investment to bolster local capabilities
The Western Australian Government has launched a $200,000 investment as part of the latest round of Defence Ready Initiative grants, which aims to help local businesses enhance their capabilities and meet Defence requirements.Â
Cashcor Engineering secures Qld’s IPP aid to bolster manufacturing supply chains
Cashcor Engineering, a Cairns-based company, is set to deliver a jobs boost to Far North Queensland and significantly bolster local manufacturing supply chains through funding from the Queensland Government’s Industry Partnership Program (IPP).Â
RAAF Base Amberley to get major upgrade with $4M gov’t investment
The Australian Government has announced a $4 million investment to revamp the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) Base Amberley near Ipswich in Queensland to boost the nation’s sovereign air combat capability.Â
BluGlass receives first order for GaN DFB lasers for quantum and defence applications
Global semiconductor developer BluGlass announced has secured its inaugural purchase order for alpha gallium nitride (GaN) Distributed Feedback (DFB) lasers.
BAE Systems to upgrade Mk 45 gun systems on Australian Naval frigates
BAE Systems has won a defence contract with the Australian Government to upgrade existing Mk 45 Mod 2 naval gun systems on Anzac class frigates with a Common Control System (CCS).Â
New $600M defence contract with Boeing to create 350 jobs in Queensland
Australian Defence said its new $600 million contract extension with Boeing Defence Australia will create more than 350 local jobs in Queensland. Â
Canada invests in defence tech with MQ-9B SkyGuardian fleet purchase
The Government of Canada has finalised a contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) to acquire a fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).
Report urges Australia to elevate defence industry to national capability
In a joint effort, Ai Group and the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre (SDSC) at the Australian National University have unveiled a comprehensive report addressing the strategic role of Australia's defence industry within the context of the National Defence strategy.
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Sydney to spotlight the latest in manufacturing at AMW 2024
With the Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) 2024 fast approaching, Sydney is set to become the epicentre of groundbreaking innovations in the advanced manufacturing sector.Â
