Tag: Australia

The Australian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Norway aimed at supporting the acquisition and domestic manufacturing of missiles in Australia, as part of broader efforts to strengthen national self-reliance and regional security. 

Crusader Caravans has reported new data indicating shifting traveller behaviour in Australia, with growing interest in locally made caravans driven by durability concerns, long-term value considerations and ongoing cost-of-living pressures.

Manufacturing is emerging as one of the fastest-growing SME sectors in Australia, with new research from MYOB indicating the sector’s manufacturing performance is outpacing most other small and medium-sized business segments and could gain further momentum following the Federal Budget.

Australia’s manufacturing sector is set to receive targeted support under the Federal Government’s $14.8 billion fuel resilience package, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers outlining measures aimed at strengthening supply chains, securing fuel supplies and supporting domestic production amid ongoing global oil disruptions.

RTX’s Raytheon has been selected to provide SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for Australia’s new Mogami-class frigates under the Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate program.

The manufacturing-dependent construction materials sector is urging the Federal Government to prioritise its operations under Stage 3 of Australia’s National Fuel Security Plan, warning that disruptions to fuel access could halt manufacturing output and delay major construction projects, according to Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA).

Zero-emission trucking company New Energy Transport (NET) says it has completed what it describes as Australia’s first all-electric “end-to-end” heavy road freight delivery, positioning the milestone as evidence of electric trucking’s commercial viability while pointing to broader challenges in the freight and energy systems.

The Australian Government has announced changes to the Fuel Security Services Payment aimed at supporting domestic fuel production and helping refineries adapt to new technologies.

ACCIONA says a new collaboration with Australian surf fin maker Bolero Surf is highlighting how recycled renewable energy materials can support local manufacturing, with the launch of what the company describes as the world’s first commercially available surfboard fins made from recycled wind turbine blades.

Australia and Canada have signalled deeper cooperation in manufacturing and industrial capability following talks in Canberra between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, according to a joint statement released by the two governments.