Tag: Department of Defence
Defence scientist recognised for advancing Australia’s sovereign rocket propulsion capability
A Defence scientist has been recognised for his contribution to Australia's sovereign defence capability, with the Department of Defence announcing Andrew Hart as the recipient of the 2026 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science.
Australia, Norway sign defence MOU to support missile manufacturing, regional security
The Australian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Norway aimed at supporting the acquisition and domestic manufacturing of missiles in Australia, as part of broader efforts to strengthen national self-reliance and regional security.
Australian manufacturing companies awarded $17M in defence industry funding
Australia’s manufacturing sector has received a funding boost, with the Australian Government allocating more than $17 million to 44 local businesses through the latest round of the Defence Industry Development Grants (DIDG) program, aimed at strengthening sovereign manufacturing capability across the defence industry.
IperionX secures $12.5M US defence funding to boost titanium manufacturing
IperionX Limited has received USD 12.5 million in new funding from the US Department of Defence (DoD) to accelerate the scale-up of titanium manufacturing capacity in the United States, as part of its previously announced USD 47.1 million award to strengthen the Defence Industrial Base.
IperionX to accelerate US titanium manufacturing with in DoD backing
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.
4DMedical secures US Department of Defence contract for CT:VQ pilot program
4DMedical, a leader in advanced respiratory imaging technology, has secured a contract with the United States Department of Defence (DoD) to pilot its CT Ventilation-Perfusion (CT:VQ) technology.
Additive manufacturing for military, defence to surpass $800M in 2024, $2.6B by 2030 –...
The latest market study from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) reveals that the use of additive manufacturing (AM) in military and defence is experiencing unprecedented growth.
Aurora Labs expands into defence sector with new 3D printing order
Aurora Labs, a provider of advanced 3D printing technology, has secured a purchase order from the Australian Government's Department of Defence.
Austal declines unsolicited Hanwha offer, citing regulatory obstacles
Austal Limited has confirmed the reception of an unsolicited, conditional, and non-binding indicative proposal from Hanwha Ocean Co, Ltd (Hanwha) to acquire Austal through a scheme of arrangement.
CIMIC’s CPB Contractors to spearhead Army Aviation Program in Townsville
CIMIC Group's CPB Contractors has been chosen by the Australian Government's Department of Defence to undertake the Army Aviation Program of Works at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Townsville.
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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.
