Government announces research grant to boost navy frigate projects
The Federal Government has launched a new industry-research collaboration designed to support advanced manufacturing and South Australia’s defence sector.
Rio Tinto to build first solar plant in WA
Rio Tinto will invest $98 million in a new solar plant at the Koodaideri mine in the Pilbara, as well as a lithium-ion battery...
New Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence ready for July launch
The $170 million Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) at Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s new HQ in Redbank is now finished and ready for fit-out.
The...
Austal USA celebrates first LCS delivery in 2020
Austal’s American arm has delivered its 11th Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) to the US Navy at its shipyard in Mobile, Alabama.
The future USS Kansas City (LCS...
New action plan to launch Qld’s space industry into orbit
The Queensland Government has released the Queensland Space Industry Strategy 2020-2025, aimed at strengthening the state’s space industry capability and creating new jobs.
The two-part...
Lithium Australia wins Federal grant to commercialise revolutionary lithium recovery process
Lithium Australia has been awarded a grant by the Federal government’s Co-operative Research Centre Projects (CRC-P) initiative, to support the next stage of its...
Rio Tinto could close its ISAL smelter due to lack of profitability
Rio Tinto will launch a strategic review of the ISAL smelter in Iceland in an effort to improve its competitive position.
ISAL has been operating...
Saab Australia wins contract to deliver next-gen combat management system to Navy
Defence has signed an Enterprise Partnering Agreement with Saab Australia to deliver their ‘Next Generation’ Combat Management System.
A critical element of a ship’s fighting...
Six innovative businesses share in $6m to solve national problems
Six innovative businesses have been granted $1 million each under the Federal Government’s Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) to develop their solutions to...
New manufacturing hub opens at Rockhampton
The Queensland Government has officially opened the $10 million Rockhampton Manufacturing Hub, one of three manufacturing hubs delivered as part of a total $30...
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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.
