New options in defence industry for STEM Returners
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BAE Systems is the first Australian company to join with STEM Returners to provide new opportunities for skilled professionals in its national defence...
Defence readies $21M Innovation Hub Investment to drive advanced tech development
In an effort to bolster Australia's defence capability and to better arm the Australian Defence Force (ADF), the Morrison Government will introduce 10 new...
Deakin University secures $5m deal to develop cutting-edge ADF training system
Deakin University has been awarded a $5.13 million contract from the Federal Government to continue the development of its cutting-edge augmented and virtual naval...
Austal expands its maintenance business in US
Austal's American subsidy, Austal USA, has been awarded a second Sustainment Execution Contract (SEC) by the US Navy, enabling the company to bid for...
Australian Defence Force unveils next-gen drone prototypes in government-backed accelerator challenge
The Australian Government is championing innovation in the defence sector with the initiation of the Sovereign UAS Challenge, featuring the development of new-generation drone prototypes by 11 Australian companies.
Upgrades revealed for Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Albatross airfield
The Royal Australian Navy's acquisition of a new batch of naval combat helicopters has been hailed as a major economic boost for the Shoalhaven amid a major upgrade to the HMAS Albatross air station.
Toyota has been Australia’s best-selling automotive brand for 25 years
Toyota is celebrating 25 years as Australia's best-selling vehicle brand.
The company sold 223,642 new vehicles in 2021, its third-highest total on record and higher...
University of Melbourne and Telstra form partnership at new innovation precinct
The University of Melbourne and Telstra have forged a $5.14 million partnership that will provide students, start-ups and industry access to a world-leading fabrication...
Proposed green ammonia plant to unlock local manufacturing opportunities in WA
The Cook Government has initiated an exclusive negotiation period with a major South Korean renewable energy group to build Western Australia's first green ammonia plant near Geraldton – an initiative that Energy Minister Bill Johnston said would enable significant local manufacturing and jobs in the region.
Queensland begins COVID-19 vaccine human trials
Innovation Minister Kate Jones has announced that human trials will begin today on the University of Queensland’s promising COVID-19 vaccine.
More than 4000 people have...