Sunday, October 4, 2026

Government launches first ever National Plastic Plan

The Morrison Government launched today Australia's first National Plastic Plan – banning single use plastics such as polystyrene consumer packaging in the upcoming months.  The...

Lockheed Martin, partners advance Australian manufacturing with warhead test completed in 11 weeks

Lockheed Martin Australia says it has completed a successful warhead detonation test in regional New South Wales alongside Northrop Grumman Australia and Thales Australia, marking a further step toward establishing sovereign guided weapons manufacturing capability in Australia.

Austal wins tender to deliver new passenger catamaran for Whitsundays Routes

Austal Limited has announced that its Australasia division has secured a contract valued between AUD 14 million and AUD 16 million to build a 36-metre catamaran for Cruise Whitsundays, part of experiential tourism group Journey Beyond.

Anduril advances Australian undersea manufacturing with Ghost Shark facility launch

Anduril Australia has opened a Ghost Shark manufacturing facility in Sydney and announced the first Ghost Shark Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XL?AUV) has rolled off the production line ahead of schedule and is ready for in?water testing, the company said in a media release. 

Germany’s Flender expands presence by opening new Sydney facility

Germany-based drivetrain specialist Flender has expanded its production and service capacities in Australasia by establishing a new facility in Sydney, New South Wales.

Dassault Systèmes to launch two new 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS offers for students and makers

Dassault Systèmes, a developer of 3D design software, has announced the upcoming launch of two new cloud-based offers on its 3DEXPERIENCE platform. 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for...

New accelerator program launched to boost defence tech development

Australian Defence has begun rolling out the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator, which will develop advanced capabilities to boost Australia’s national security. 

Clarity Pharmaceuticals inks clinical supply agreement for prostate cancer imaging products

ASX-listed Clarity Pharmaceuticals has signed a Master Service Agreement and a Clinical Supply Agreement with Siemens Healthineers company PETNET Solutions Inc for the supply expansion of Clarity’s 64Cu SAR-bisPSMA, a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical product for prostate cancer imaging.
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Myriota, ADF’s Innovation Hub ink $5.48m IoT partnership

Adelaide-based space company Myriota has secured a $5.48 million contract with the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) Innovation Hub to expand its Internet of Military...

Boral’s recycled glass sand approved for Sydney Water projects

Boral Limited has received approval from Sydney Water to supply its flagship blended high-grade compaction sand (HGCS) for use in infrastructure projects. 
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds

As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.