Skilled workforce crisis spurs call for apprenticeship incentive boost
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has raised alarm bells over a concerning 38 per cent drop in apprenticeship and traineeship commencements in the four months from July to October 2024, compared to the same period the previous year.
Lockheed Martin partners with Moog Australia to advance guided weapons manufacturing
Lockheed Martin Australia announced it has awarded Moog Australia a contract to develop the control actuation system (CAS) for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), a move the company said reflects its continued commitment to advancing Australia’s guided weapons manufacturing capability.
Panasonic Energy, NOVONIX strike deal to power North American EV battery manufacturing
NOVONIX Limited and Panasonic Energy announced the signing of a binding off-take agreement to bolster the production of electric vehicle (EV) batteries in North America.
BAE Systems Australia celebrates production of 15,000th titanium part for JFS program
BAE Systems Australia has successfully rolled out the 15,000th titanium part for the world’s largest defence program, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).
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NIOA expands US presence, secures tenancy at Picatinny Arsenal
NIOA Group, an Australia-based global munitions company, announced its tenancy at Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey – a move aimed at bolstering the allied supply of critical munitions.
Energy Renaissance confirms Darwin as location for Australia’s first lithium ion battery factory
Energy Renaissance has selected Darwin as the location for its proposed lithium ion battery manufacturing plant after reaching an agreement on support from the...
Infinity Avionics Expands Development of Space Cameras in Australia
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Infinity Avionics, a Canberra based space startup, will expand its space camera solutions, now to develop high-resolution cameras for a...
Australian Made “Roo-ver” to support nation’s space exploration goals
Australia is set to manufacture its first lunar rover, "Roo-ver," developed by Lunar Outpost Oceania as part of the ELO2 Consortium’s efforts to advance the nation’s space exploration capabilities.
Report calls for mandatory tyre scheme to unlock recycling and manufacturing value
Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has welcomed the Western Australian Government’s release of the National Project on Options for End-of-Life Tyres, saying the findings confirm the need for a regulated framework to strengthen recycling and manufacturing opportunities across the country.
Navantia Australia secures $400M contract to support Navy fleet
The Australian Government has awarded a $400 million contract to Navantia Australia to maintain and sustain Navy vessels, securing around 200 local jobs across Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth.
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital
Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.
