Tag: defence
Australian defence industry backs $20 million aid package for Ukraine
The Australian Government, in collaboration with the local defence industry, announced a further $20 million package of military assistance to Ukraine, including a range of Australian-developed equipment that will contribute to Ukraine's defence efforts.
SA’s training capabilities receive $2.29B boost through National Skills Agreement
The Federal and South Australian governments are investing up to $2.29 billion in the state’s local skills training as part of the recently ratified landmark National Skills Agreement.
Lockheed Martin Australia sponsors Melbourne Space Program
Lockheed Martin Australia has ventured into a partnership with Melbourne Space Program (MSP), a non-profit organisation dedicated to producing Australia’s future space leaders.
Aurora Labs reinforces advisory team to boost print sales growth
Additive manufacturing company Aurora Labs has appointed two key advisors to strengthen its market presence and drive sales in critical sectors, including defence, oil and gas, and mining.
XTEK plans to rebrand as HighCom to pave way for global expansion
Defence industry company XTEK Limited announced a proposed name change to HighCom Limited, pending shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for 12...
NT’s defence industry set to generate 7,600 job opportunities, says economic report
New independent economic analysis has revealed that the Northern Territory's thriving defence industry is poised to significantly contribute to the region's economy, generating over 7,600 local job opportunities in the next four years.
Australia invests $220M to boost local defence munitions manufacturing
The Australian government has announced a new $220 million investment in the production of munitions at factories in Mulwala, New South Wales, and Benalla, Victoria.
University of Adelaide houses new sovereign radar centre
The Department of Defence, BAE Systems Australia, and the University of Adelaide have launched the JORN Open Innovation Network (JOIN) Centre for Advanced Defence in HF Technologies (CADR-HFT).
Submissions open for 2024 Australian Defence Export Catalogue
The Australian Government announced that submissions for the 2024 edition of the Australian Defence Export Catalogue are officially open to the country’s defence industry businesses.
BAE Systems secures $7.48 billion UK funding for AUKUS submarine program
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded GBP 3.95 billion (AUD 7.48 billion) to BAE Systems to support the next phase of the UK’s next-generation nuclear-powered attack submarine program SSN-AUKUS.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
