Tag: defence manufacturing
Former Federal Minister Combet appointed Victoria’s Defence Industry Advocate
Former Federal Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science Greg Combet has been named Victoria’s Defence Industry Advocate responsible for promoting the state’s world-class...
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia to oversee AWD project
The Federal Government has announced that Spanish ship builder Navantia will move a design and management team into ASC's shipyard to oversee the ongoing...
Abbott Government announces limited tender process for AWD project
The Abbott Government announced it will seek tenders from suitable companies to oversee the remainder of the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) project after a...
Alcoa and US Army to develop single-piece aluminum hull for better defence against explosive...
Aluminum producer Alcoa and the US Army Research Laboratory have launched a single-piece aluminum hull for ground combat vehicles, delivering even greater strength and...
Department of Defence launches book on Australian-designed anti-ship missiles
Australia’s Department of Defence has launched Nulka: A Compelling Story, a book which covered the story of a hovering rocket which has significantly contributed...