DroneShield signs $21.7M deal for counter-drone systems
DroneShield has announced it has secured a package of six standalone contracts worth $21.7 million from an in-country reseller for delivery to a western military end-customer.
SPC Global resets manufacturing strategy, cuts investment to $3M
SPC Global Holdings Ltd has announced it will reshape its manufacturing network following its recent merger, a move the company says is expected to deliver more than $8 million in annual savings from FY27 while reducing planned capital expenditure.
AUKUS partners launch first UK submarine maintenance in Australia
The Australian Submarine Agency says the arrival of the United Kingdom submarine HMS Anson in Western Australia marks a new phase in Australia’s preparations to operate and maintain conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS partnership.
$6.9M boost for Australian manufacturing of printed solar and semiconductors
The Australian Government has announced $6.9 million in funding to support manufacturing-focused innovation projects, including printed solar technology and a semiconductor packaging tool, under its Industry Growth Program.
Conflux tests 3D-printed transmission cooler in race conditions
Conflux Technology has announced that its 3D-printed, configurable transmission oil cooler has completed a full-distance endurance race on a Multimatic-engineered car, in what the company described as a demonstration of reliability and performance under top-tier motorsport conditions.
ARENA advances industrial emissions cuts with $400M fund
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has outlined details of its Powering the Regions Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS), a funding program designed to support industrial decarbonisation projects in regional Australia.
CSIRO and AMRF Connect launch advanced manufacturing program for SMEs
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has partnered with the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) Connect to deliver a new advanced manufacturing program aimed at supporting small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) to strengthen their manufacturing innovation and research capability.
Australian-made AS9 Huntsman howitzers roll off Geelong production line
Australian manufacturing has taken a significant step forward in defence capability development, with the first Australian-made AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers emerging from the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Geelong, Victoria.
La Trobe research partnership scales food productivity system to commercial level
La Trobe University has announced progress in a research and innovation partnership designed to boost food productivity and support the international expansion of controlled-environment agriculture technology, the university said.
NSW backs startup manufacturing and innovation with $1M MVP Ventures boost
The NSW Government is directing more than $1 million towards startup manufacturing and innovation, with 22 businesses awarded funding under round one of the 2025-26 MVP Ventures Program to help fast-track new products and services to market.
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer
Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.
