Tag: defence
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.
IperionX, GKN Aerospace collaborate on sustainable titanium manufacturing
IperionX Limited has entered into an agreement with GKN Aerospace to supply titanium plate test components manufactured using the former’s cutting-edge titanium technologies.
REDARC, Singapore’s ST Engineering to deliver vehicle electronics to Australian Defence
REDARC Defence & Space has signed a partnership agreement with Singapore’s ST Engineering Advanced Networks & Sensors to deliver Vehicle Electronics Solutions to the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Tasmania committed to backing local manufacturing, defence industry— Minister Ogilvie
Minister for Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries Madeleine Ogilvie said the Tasmanian government is committed to supporting the local manufacturing and defence industry so businesses can cement their positions as world leaders.
New innovation contracts set to revolutionise uncrewed aerial systems’ dev’t
The delivery of ammunition and rations through the use of drones could become a reality within the next few years after innovation contracts were awarded to the Department of Defence in a push to develop tactical logistics uncrewed aerial systems (UAS).
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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.
