Tag: defence
Thales wins $2 billion contract to maintain Australian naval fleet
Defence manufacturing giant Thales Australia has secured a $2 billion contract to maintain and sustain Australia’s naval fleet in Sydney.Â
High-power fibre lasers emerge as game-changing tech to defend against drones, says research
Optical scientists from the University of South Australia (UniSA), the University of Adelaide (UoA), and Yale University have unveiled a new method to significantly boost the power of fibre lasers while preserving their beam quality.
Austal, Harland & Wolff Group partner to bring shipbuilding capabilities in UK
Austal Australia has signed a memorandum of understanding with maritime defence manufacturing company Harland & Wolff Group to pursue shipbuilding opportunities in the United Kingdom.Â
New bill unveiled to establish Australia Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator
The Australian Government is establishing a new independent regulator that will ensure the application of the highest standards of nuclear safety across its nuclear-powered submarine enterprise and the implementation of AUKUS without delay.Â
BAE Systems lands deal to arm Hunter class frigates with Mk 45 naval guns
BAE Systems, a global defence and security company, has secured a contract to supply the Royal Australian Navy's new Hunter class frigates with the Mk 45 Medium Caliber Gun and automated Ammunition Handling System (AHS).
XTEK wins new purchase order to support Australian Defence’s SUAS capability
ASX-listed company XTEK Limited has received a spare parts order from the Australian Department of Defence to support its newly acquired Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems (SUAS) capability, which was announced in December 2022.Â
EOS secures $28M contract to deliver Remote Weapon System spares to Southeast Asia
ASX-listed Electro Optic Systems has received a $28 million purchase order for R600 Remote Weapon System (RWS) unit spares from a Southeast Asian customer.
Austal, Civmec, Navantia Australia collaborate to offer corvettes to Navy
Austal, Civmec, and Navantia Australia have established a partnership aimed at delivering six corvettes to address the Navy’s need for increased strike capability.Â
New roadmap released to bolster South Australia’s defence industry workforce
The Commonwealth and South Australian governments have launched a roadmap detailing a strategy that will support the delivery of some of the nation’s most complex defence projects, including manufacturing nuclear-powered submarines and continuous naval shipbuilding.Â
BAE Systems kickstarts manufacturing of proof-of-concept mast for Hunter class frigates
BAE Systems Australia’s team in Henderson, Western Australia, has begun construction work on the proof-of-concept mast for the Hunter Class Frigate Program.Â
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