Australia unveils plan to grow its world-leading radar capabilities
The Federal Government has announced the release of the Enhanced active phased array and passive radar capability Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Plan, which aims...
Aulong joint venture delivers third high-speed catamaran ferry to China’s Blue Sea Jet
Aulong Shipbuilding, a joint venture between Austal and Jianglong Shipbuilding, in China, has successfully delivered a catamaran passenger ferry to Blue Sea Jet of...
Government announces defence industry funding for geospatial intelligence projects
The Department of Defence is encouraging Australian defence industry companies to submit proposals for funding to support the provision of geospatial intelligence products to...
Seqirus to build a world-leading vaccine facility in Tullamarine
Seqirus, a subsidiary of Victorian-based global biopharmaceutical leader CSL, has inked an agreement with the Federal Government to develop a new high-tech vaccine manufacturing...
Perth-based firm wins $1.87m defence contract
AVI Pty Ltd has become the third West Australian company to win a contract through the Federal Government’s flagship defence innovation program.
The Perth-based business...
HeliMods partners with Qld Government to fast-track expansion of its aerospace facility
Local aerospace company HeliMods will deliver a large-scale, state-of-the-art aircraft manufacturing and modification facility at Caloundra with support from the Queensland Government’s Jobs and...
Quickstep set to acquire Boeing Australia Component Repairs
Composites manufacturer Quickstep Holdings has reached an agreement to purchase Boeing Defence Australia’s aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capability located in Tullamarine, Victoria.
Under...
Government announces new Head of Australian Space Agency
Virgin Galactic’s Chief Operating Officer Enrico Palermo has been named as the new Head of the Australian Space Agency, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced...
Australia’s oldest, family-run reinforcing steel business celebrates 50 years in business
Neumann Steel, the oldest, family-run reinforcing steel business in the country, is celebrating half a century in business this year.
Established in 1970, the Queensland-based...
New national radioactive waste management facility to drive innovations in nuclear medicine and research
The Federal Government has identified Napandee, near Kimba, South Australia, as the preferred site for a new radioactive waste management facility, which will support...
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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.
