Tag: defence
Defence scientist recognised for advancing Australia’s sovereign rocket propulsion capability
A Defence scientist has been recognised for his contribution to Australia's sovereign defence capability, with the Department of Defence announcing Andrew Hart as the recipient of the 2026 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science.
Weld Australia, AWS partnership targets manufacturing capability for AUKUS and defence
Weld Australia has announced a strategic partnership with the American Welding Society (AWS) aimed at strengthening Australia's manufacturing capability to support AUKUS, defence, shipbuilding and sovereign industrial growth.
Rolls-Royce expands manufacturing capacity to support UK and Australia submarine programmes
Rolls-Royce has begun construction on a major expansion of its Submarines site in Derby, with the company saying the increased manufacturing capacity will support current and future submarine programmes for the UK and Australian navies under growing defence commitments.
Aurora Labs manufactures and delivers first AU4 propulsion systems for flight testing
Aurora Labs has delivered the first batch of its AU4 micro gas turbine propulsion systems to Australian defence company Sovereign Propulsion Systems (SPS), marking a manufacturing milestone as the company advances the commercialisation of its propulsion technology.
KONGSBERG Australia ships Australian-made naval defence consoles in manufacturing breakthrough
KONGSBERG Australia has marked a new step in sovereign defence manufacturing, with the first batch of Australian-made Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defence System command and control consoles exported to Europe under a NATO contract.
Titomic signs multi-year US defence CRADA to advance manufacturing and cold spray tech
Manufacturing capabilities and defence sustainment are set to be advanced under a new multi-year research agreement between Titomic USA, Inc. and a US military research organisation, focused on developing cold spray and additive manufacturing applications for defence modernisation.
New project to boost Australian-made artillery manufacturing
The Australian Government has awarded a $72 million contract to Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions to establish a new large-calibre ammunition forging capability in Queensland, in a move aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing and supporting the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Australian-built AS9 Huntsman howitzer completes first live-fire training exercise
The first Australian-built AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers have completed a live-fire training exercise, marking a milestone in the introduction of the new artillery capability...
US Army testing shows IperionX titanium fasteners outperform Grade 8 steel
Manufacturing-focused testing of titanium fasteners produced by IperionX Limited has shown performance exceeding high-strength Grade 8 steel benchmarks, according to independent programs conducted by the US Army and third-party laboratories.
Manufacturing push sees Australian industry enter Virginia Class submarine supply chain, ASC says
Australian manufacturing capability is being lifted into the global submarine supply chain as more than 60 businesses progress through a national qualification program to support the build of Virginia Class submarines, according to ASC.
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital
Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.
