Lockheed Martin secures manufacturing-backed C-130J simulator contract for Australia
Lockheed Martin has secured a foreign military sale contract to deliver advanced C-130J training devices to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), in a move the company says will expand training capacity and support the growing fleet through its original equipment manufacturer manufacturing expertise.
$80M investment backs paddock-to-power manufacturing hub
Queensland vegetable grower Kalfresh has secured an $80 million climate investment to advance a new manufacturing-focused food and energy development in regional Queensland, marking the start of construction on what is described as Australia’s first integrated paddock-to-power precinct.
Clean Energy Council report highlights manufacturing momentum as investment in large-scale renewables surges
A new report from the Clean Energy Council indicates that Australia’s clean energy transition is gathering pace, with renewed investment in large-scale projects expected to support domestic manufacturing and supply chain activity across the sector.
Gov’t investment boosts local battery manufacturing for defence platforms
The Australian Government says new investment in advanced battery research and local manufacturing capability is strengthening the performance and safety of energy systems that power Defence platforms and systems.
Manufacturing surge as most car suppliers beat new emissions targets in first year
Australia’s vehicle manufacturing and supply market has recorded strong early results under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), with around two-thirds of suppliers exceeding their emissions targets in the first reporting period, according to the Electric Vehicle Council.
KONGSBERG advances guided weapons manufacturing in Hunter region
Manufacturing progress at KONGSBERG’s missile factory in regional New South Wales was highlighted this week during a site visit by the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, as construction continues at the Astra Aerolab Defence & Aerospace Precinct in Williamtown.
WA updates Manufacturing, Maintenance and Metal Trades Award
The Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission has updated the state’s Manufacturing, Maintenance and Metal Trades Award, with changes taking effect from 18 February 2026.Â
Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance highlights workforce needs during visit to Monash mRNA training centre
The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance has underscored the importance of industry-aligned workforce planning following a visit to the Monash mRNA Workforce Training Centre in Melbourne
Call grows for gov’t action to unlock manufacturing at Lithgow rail workshop
Manufacturing jobs have become a central issue in Lithgow as community groups step up calls for government action to secure the future of the long-vacant Lithgow Locomotive Workshop, arguing the site could underpin both traditional rail manufacturing and emerging battery-electric train production.
RMIT research flags saltbush as high-protein manufacturing ingredient
New research from RMIT University suggests an Australian desert plant commonly known as Old Man Saltbush could offer food manufacturers a natural way to boost protein content and reduce added salt in staple foods.
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains
Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.
