Tag: defence
BAE Systems’ Hunter Class Frigate Program passes preliminary design review
BAE Systems Australia’s Hunter Class Frigate Program has successfully completed its Preliminary Design Review, which looked into the operational effectiveness of the program’s design.Â
Australia to train thousands of STEM students to support AUKUS
The Australian government has announced a $128 million investment to train thousands of future skilled workers to help deliver the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine pathway.Â
Axiom Precision Manufacturing to provide ground support equipment for Kongsberg’s naval strike missile
Axiom Precision Manufacturing announced its latest contract agreement with Kongsberg Defence Australia (KDAu) for the production and supply of ground support equipment designed for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) under SEA 1300 Phase 1 - Navy Guided Weapons.
NIOA expands US presence, secures tenancy at Picatinny Arsenal
NIOA Group, an Australia-based global munitions company, announced its tenancy at Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey – a move aimed at bolstering the allied supply of critical munitions.
Australia to boost sovereign shipbuilding capability with new Austal partnership
The Australian Government is boosting the nation’s shipbuilding capability and Western Australia’s defence industry through a new strategic partnership with Austal Limited.Â
South Australian-made offshore patrol vessel unveiled at Osborne
The South Australian government has launched the second Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) built in the state, marking a significant milestone for shipbuilding at the Osborne Naval Shipyard.Â
Thales wins $2 billion contract to maintain Australian naval fleet
Defence manufacturing giant Thales Australia has secured a $2 billion contract to maintain and sustain Australia’s naval fleet in Sydney.Â
High-power fibre lasers emerge as game-changing tech to defend against drones, says research
Optical scientists from the University of South Australia (UniSA), the University of Adelaide (UoA), and Yale University have unveiled a new method to significantly boost the power of fibre lasers while preserving their beam quality.
Austal, Harland & Wolff Group partner to bring shipbuilding capabilities in UK
Austal Australia has signed a memorandum of understanding with maritime defence manufacturing company Harland & Wolff Group to pursue shipbuilding opportunities in the United Kingdom.Â
New bill unveiled to establish Australia Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator
The Australian Government is establishing a new independent regulator that will ensure the application of the highest standards of nuclear safety across its nuclear-powered submarine enterprise and the implementation of AUKUS without delay.Â
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Beyond Insights: Building trust into digital transformation technologies
Digital transformation technologies are experiencing a gold rush in the manufacturing industry, not just in Australia but beyond. However, amid this surge in cutting-edge tech and automation processes, a fundamental element remains crucial: trust.
