Tag: defence
Austal signs shipbuilding agreement with Commonwealth of Australia
Austal Limited has announced it has signed a Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) with the Commonwealth of Australia, formally appointing its new subsidiary, Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia, as the nation’s strategic shipbuilder for Tier 2 surface combatants at Henderson, Western Australia.
IperionX secures $12.5M US defence funding to boost titanium manufacturing
IperionX Limited has received USD 12.5 million in new funding from the US Department of Defence (DoD) to accelerate the scale-up of titanium manufacturing capacity in the United States, as part of its previously announced USD 47.1 million award to strengthen the Defence Industrial Base.
Manufacturing growth in focus as Amaero completes $50M placement
Amaero Ltd has secured AUD 50 million in new funding to accelerate its manufacturing growth initiatives, the company announced.
Pat Conroy says defence future will be ‘made in Australia’ through manufacturing
The Australian Government has underscored Queensland’s central role in building Australia’s sovereign defence capability, with Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy outlining major investments in advanced technologies and manufacturing during an address to the Queensland Media Club.
State funding backs 11 Victorian manufacturers in defence supply chain push
The Victorian Government has awarded more than $800,000 to 11 Victorian manufacturers to help them compete for defence industry contracts, as part of its ongoing effort to strengthen the state’s role in Australia’s defence supply chain.
Industry calls for clear strategy and funding to advance AUKUS Pillar 2
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has released a report outlining what it describes as essential next steps for ensuring the success of AUKUS Pillar 2, the trilateral security arrangement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States aimed at jointly developing advanced defence capabilities.
EOS lands multi-year defence contract for advanced laser weapon
Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited has secured an export order for its newly developed 100-kilowatt high-power laser weapon system, designed for counter-drone warfare.
DroneShield invests $13M in manufacturing and R&D expansion to meet global defence demand
DroneShield is set to bolster its manufacturing and research capabilities with a $13 million investment aimed at expanding its footprint in Australia and abroad, amid rising global demand for counter-drone technologies.
Defence industry manufacturing boosted by latest $17.3M grant round
The Australian Government has announced an additional 40 grants worth more than $17.3 million to boost local manufacturing, support Australian businesses, and strengthen the country’s sovereign defence industry.
AML3D secures UK and European distributor in growth push
AML3D Limited has appointed Arc Additive Limited as its distribution partner for the UK and Europe in a move aimed at accelerating its entry into key manufacturing and defence markets across the region.
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