Tag: defence
Babcock contract extension underpins Australian defence manufacturing supply chains
Babcock Australasia has secured a $42 million extension to its Counter Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (C-CBRNE) asset management contract, a program that involves the sustainment, integration and support of specialised equipment supplied through Australian-based industry partners.
Defence Trailblazer funds new manufacturing initiatives to accelerate energy transition
Defence Trailblazer has announced a series of industry-led projects aimed at accelerating clean-energy technologies while strengthening Australia’s advanced manufacturing sector, as part of Defence’s transition to net zero.
Lockheed Martin begins manufacturing operations at new Port Wakefield missile facility
Lockheed Martin Australia has commenced manufacturing operations at a new Missile Assembly Facility in Port Wakefield, South Australia, marking what the company describes as a significant step in developing domestic guided-weapons capability.
ASC names Alex Walsh as Acting Chief Executive Officer
ASC Pty Ltd has appointed Alex Walsh as its Acting Chief Executive Officer, with the defence and nuclear industry executive to step into the role on 12 December 2025.
WA manufacturers set to benefit from new AUKUS supply chain readiness fund
The Western Australian Government has launched a new $2 million AUKUS SME Readiness Fund to help local manufacturers and defence businesses enter AUKUS supply chains, as part of efforts to create jobs and strengthen the state’s manufacturing sector.
$21 billion defence manufacturing plan bolstered by Australia-US agreement
Australia and the United States have signed a Joint Statement of Intent to explore co-production of guided weapons and opened a joint office to support cooperation in the sector.
DroneShield marks manufacturing milestone with 4,000th system delivered
DroneShield has announced it has surpassed 4,000 systems sold worldwide, following the receipt of two contracts worth a combined $7.9 million for handheld counter-drone systems from the US Department of Defence.
Austal delivers ninth Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat to Defence
Austal Australia has handed over the ninth Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat (ECCPB) to the Department of Defence, marking another milestone in its contract with the Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group for the Royal Australian Navy.
$1.7B defence boost: Australia to manufacture next-generation Ghost Shark fleet
The Australian Government has announced a $1.7 billion investment to equip the Royal Australian Navy with a fleet of Australian-designed and manufactured autonomous undersea vehicles, known as the Ghost Shark.
DroneShield added to Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 Index
DroneShield Limited has been added to the S&P/ASX 200 Index, effective prior to market open on 22 September 2025, marking another step in the company’s growth as a defence technology provider.
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