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Report: Lockheed Martin bolsters Australia’s defence, national economy
Lockheed Martin Australia’s efforts to boost Australia’s sovereign defence capability have resulted in significant economic benefits for the country, according to a report from Deloitte Access Economics.Â
WA to create more jobs in maritime defence industry in new Babcock deal
The Western Australian government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with UK defence giant Babcock Australasia to create more local jobs and help boost the state’s maritime defence industry.Â
Thales Australia wins $50M contract for naval dock ops, maintenance
The Australian Government has partnered with Thales Australia to oversee the operation and maintenance of the Captain Cook Graving Dock in Sydney in a move to enhance the country’s sovereign industrial base and bolster defence capability.
Navy sailors to receive robotic autonomous systems upskilling in MMA Offshore partnership
The Australian Navy has linked up with MMA Offshore, a Hydrogen Industry Partnership program panellist, to train mine warfare, maritime geospatial, and technical sailors...
UniSA Precision Engineering Centre launches with $10M investment in advanced optics
The University of South Australia is set to open the Precision Engineering Centre, a $10 million facility showcasing new advanced optics capabilities that aim to revolutionise a range of industries.
Titomic forges strategic manufacturing partnership with Stärke
Australian metal additive manufacturing company Titomic Limited has officially entered into a strategic manufacturing partnership agreement with Stärke Advanced Manufacturing Group (Stärke) to bring innovative solutions to advanced manufacturing.
Aussie-made steel hull to be used in Australian SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines
The Australian government has spearheaded its efforts to ensure that Australian-made steel is used in the construction of the nation’s conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarines built at Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.Â
South Korea’s Hanwha wins $7B Australian Defence contract for IFV manufacturing
Hanwha Defense Australia has secured a $7 billion contract to deliver and support 129 locally built Redback infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) for the Australian Army.Â
Advanced Navigation wins defence grant to pioneer photonic chip manufacturing in Australia
Sydney-based manufacturer Advanced Navigation has secured a significant grant from the Australian Department of Defence to propel the nation's sovereign manufacturing capability for photonic chips.
Boeing introduces new wash technology for RAAF’s C-17 fleet
Boeing has adopted a new sustainable engine wash technology for Australia’s fleet of C-17 Globemaster IIIs to reduce environmental impact and extend engine life significantly.Â
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