Tag: defence
DroneShield to supply equipment, services with $33m US gov’t contract
Counter-UAS solutions manufacturer DroneShield has received a record $33 million order from a U.S. government agency to supply equipment as well as multi-year services.
Quickstep to establish Kansas manufacturing plant to expand US market presence
Aerospace composite manufacturer Quickstep announced the selection of Wichita, Kansas as the preferred location for its first engineering and manufacturing facility in the United States.
Australian Defence taps Q-CTRL to develop quantum-based navigation technology
Australian quantum technology developer Q-CTRL has ventured into a partnership with the Department of Defence to develop quantum sensors that will enable GPS-free navigation for Australia and its AUKUS partners.
Queensland commends Rheinmetall on $1b deal to manufacture Boxer CRVs for Germany
Queensland-made military vehicles are reportedly set to become one of Australia's largest defence exports as part of a $1 billion agreement to provide the German Bundeswehr with more than 100 Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles (CRVs).
Babcock commences defence communications system operation
Babcock Australasia has officially kicked off the operation of the Defence High-Frequency Communications System (DHFCS), delivering operational, management, and maintenance enhancements to military men and women on crucial operations in Australia and throughout the world.
Viva Energy inks major fuel supply contract with Australian Defence Force
Viva Energy Refining has secured a contract with the Department of Defence to deliver aviation, marine, and ground fuel to the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
New accelerator program launched to boost defence tech development
Australian Defence has begun rolling out the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator, which will develop advanced capabilities to boost Australia’s national security.
Defence Trailblazer program enlists industry partners to boost innovation, Australia’s national security
Over 35 industry partners are joining the $240 million Defence Trailblazer program, which will accelerate defence innovation and strengthen Australia’s national security.
BAE Systems acquires Radio Frequency Systems as part of national high frequency investment
BAE Systems Australia has purchased Radio Frequency Systems (Australia), a wholly owned subsidiary of Radio Frequency Systems (Germany), following the company's German parent's decision to exit the defence market.
Sikorsky Australia completes maintenance work for US Navy helicopter
Sikorsky Australia has officially completed deep-level maintenance of a US Navy MH-60R Seahawk “Romeo” helicopter in Nowra, New South Wales.
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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.
