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The Australian Department of Defence says a $176 million investment in a new fleet of Australian-designed and manufactured uncrewed surface vessels will strengthen maritime surveillance capabilities while supporting local manufacturing and industry jobs.

The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and R.M.Williams have unveiled a ten-year plan aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing across Australia’s fashion and textile sector, outlining a coordinated national strategy intended to rebuild capability in textile, clothing and footwear production.

GME has announced the release of the next generation of its XRS Connect UHF CB radio platform, introducing two new models designed to expand the company’s existing range of two-way communication devices.

TAFE Queensland has launched a new Associate Degree in Applied Technologies aimed at strengthening skills across advanced industries including manufacturing, as demand grows for workers with digital and automation capabilities.

New research commissioned by Sydney Airport suggests Australians broadly support building a domestic sustainable aviation fuel industry that would expand local manufacturing capability while creating regional jobs and supporting farmers.

Australia’s battery recycling industry is already contributing billions of dollars to the national economy and could play a larger role in supporting domestic manufacturing and resource recovery, according to new figures highlighted by the Battery Stewardship Council.

Manufacturing innovation across Australia’s food sector is set to take centre stage in July 2026 as foodpro partners with the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) to deliver a combined platform bringing together food manufacturing, research and industry expertise in Melbourne.

Australian manufacturers ended 2025 on a solid footing, maintaining healthy profit margins and strategic operational shifts despite a year of economic volatility, according to the latest Manufacturing Health Index from inventory management specialist Unleashed.

The Australian Government has announced $66 million in Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grants aimed at strengthening partnerships between research, science, and commercialisation to support Australian industries, including manufacturing.

Chemical manufacturing in the United States expanded between 2017 and 2022 even as the broader manufacturing sector saw a decline in establishments, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.