Tag: defence manufacturing

Australia’s planned $425 billion defence capability investment over the next decade could support advanced manufacturing, workforce development and productivity, according to Commonwealth Bank (CommBank), as the government seeks to strengthen the country’s sovereign defence capabilities.

The Australian Government has committed $245 million through the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) to support the construction of an advanced manufacturing facility at the Henderson Defence Precinct in Perth, Western Australia, to build eight Landing Craft Heavy vessels for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) by 2038.

An Australian research collaboration is developing a laser-based repair process for high-value military aircraft components, with the project aiming to support local manufacturing capability and reduce reliance on international supply chains for aircraft sustainment.

Thales Australia has opened a new sonar manufacturing facility in Western Sydney, expanding Australia's capacity to manufacture and sustain advanced acoustic systems for naval vessels and autonomous maritime platforms.

The Australian Submarine Agency has announced a new manufacturing facility in Mississippi, United States, that will increase production of critical components for Virginia-class submarines as Australia prepares for its planned acquisition of the vessels in the early 2030s.

Ocius Technology has expanded its manufacturing capacity in Sydney with a new engineering, production and maintenance facility to support increased production of its Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) for Australian and international customers.

Australian autonomous systems integrator Drone Forge has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Arkeus to explore integrating hyperspectral optical radar technology into its autonomous systems portfolio.

A $2.7 million industry-led project will develop Australia’s manufacturing capability for certified metal components used in defence, maritime and medical applications, with the aim of reducing reliance on overseas supply chains.

The Western Australian Government has identified five preferred proponents for its Western Defence Forge development, a proposed defence manufacturing hub aimed at expanding advanced manufacturing capabilities, attracting investment and creating local jobs.

Queensland’s defence manufacturing sector will be showcased to an international audience after the Queensland Government secured the return of Land Forces to Brisbane in 2030.