Tag: Australian Defence Force
Victoria’s Point Wilson Wharf reopens to scale ADF’s guided weapons, ordnance stock
The Point Wilson Wharf in regional Victoria has reopened to re-commence the large-scale importation of guided weapons and explosive ordnance and associated materiel shipments.
NT’s defence industry set to generate 7,600 job opportunities, says economic report
New independent economic analysis has revealed that the Northern Territory's thriving defence industry is poised to significantly contribute to the region's economy, generating over 7,600 local job opportunities in the next four years.
University of Adelaide houses new sovereign radar centre
The Department of Defence, BAE Systems Australia, and the University of Adelaide have launched the JORN Open Innovation Network (JOIN) Centre for Advanced Defence in HF Technologies (CADR-HFT).
KBR, QinetiQ collaborate to equip Australian Defence with sovereign test, evaluation capabilities
KBR and QinetiQ have teamed up to deliver test and evaluation services for the Australian Defence Force.
Australia boosts maritime patrol and drone capabilities with $1.5b defence acquisitions
Australian Defence has announced its plans to acquire a fourth MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft System from Northrop Grumman, along with upgrades to the Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft fleet.
REDARC, Singapore’s ST Engineering to deliver vehicle electronics to Australian Defence
REDARC Defence & Space has signed a partnership agreement with Singapore’s ST Engineering Advanced Networks & Sensors to deliver Vehicle Electronics Solutions to the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Downer lands multi-million dollar defence redevelopment contract in South Australia
Engineering firm Downer EDI Limited has secured a contract for the planning phase of the Australian Defence Force's Woomera Redevelopment Program in South Australia, marking a significant milestone in the country’s defence infrastructure development.
Lockheed Martin tapped as Defence’s strategic partner for AIR6500
The Department of Defence has selected Lockheed Martin as its strategic partner for the AIR6500 Phase 1, supporting the delivery of a Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS) to the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
CIMIC’s UGL secures $500 million contract to support Australian Defence’s fuel network
CIMIC Group member UGL has secured a contract with the Department of Defence to provide guidance, planning, supply management, operations, and maintenance for the Australian Defence Force’s fuel network.
Gov’t invests $9.8b for new Lockheed Martin-manufactured C-130J Hercules aircraft
The Australian Government is set to purchase 20 brand-new Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force in an effort to address future air transportation demands.
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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.
