Tag: defence

More than $500 million in direct industry investment has been unlocked through the Australian Government’s Trailblazer Universities Program to fast-track research and development in priority sectors such as defence, space, clean energy, and critical minerals, according to a recent announcement.

Titomic Limited has announced the signing of a teaming agreement with REPKON USA, replacing a previously agreed joint venture arrangement in Turkey and establishing a new framework in the United States. 

A new partnership between South Australian veteran-owned businesses ARES Armaments Australia and Aimpoint is set to boost defence manufacturing capabilities while creating meaningful employment pathways for veterans in the region.

Babcock has been awarded a proof-of-concept contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to help bolster Ukraine’s defence capability through the use of innovative 3D printing technology.

NSW businesses will showcase their advanced defence and aerospace capabilities at Avalon 2025, the largest event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. 

America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) have launched a $1.1 million project call under the Allied Additive Manufacturing Interoperability (AAMI) Program. 

Australia's defence capability has received a significant boost with the official opening of the Sovereign Combat Systems Collaboration Centre (SCSCC), a facility dedicated to software development, systems integration, testing, and prototyping to address emerging threats.

A new initiative led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) is set to enhance battlefield healthcare by deploying heavy-fuel cargo drones for medical deliveries, according to a news release from CDU.

Austal Limited has reported strong financial growth in the first half of the 2025 financial year, with earnings exceeding expectations and a record order book supporting future expansion.

IperionX Limited has secured a contract worth up to USD 47.1 million (AUD 74 million) from the US Department of Defence (DoD) to enhance the domestic titanium supply chain.