Tag: Department of Defence
Report urges defence sector to invest $1B in Australian SMEs
The Sovereign Australian Prime Alliance (SAPA) and Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN) have collaborated on a report detailing a strategy to cultivate defence prime contractors and create a new $1 billion fund to acquire capabilities and services from medium and small companies.
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.
XTEK wins new purchase order to support Australian Defence’s SUAS capability
ASX-listed company XTEK Limited has received a spare parts order from the Australian Department of Defence to support its newly acquired Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems (SUAS) capability, which was announced in December 2022.
Austal, Civmec, Navantia Australia collaborate to offer corvettes to Navy
Austal, Civmec, and Navantia Australia have established a partnership aimed at delivering six corvettes to address the Navy’s need for increased strike capability.
CIMIC’s CPB Contractors awarded key role in defence department’s Woomera Redevelopment Program
CIMIC Group's CPB Contractors, in partnership with Downer, has been chosen by the Australian Government's Department of Defence to oversee design development activities for...
MMA Offshore lands contract with Australian defence dep’t for maritime systems familiarisation
MMA Offshore Limited, a primary contractor to oil and gas operators, has secured a contract with the Australian Department of Defence to provide familiarisation services to the Royal Australian Navy on the subject of robotic, remote, and autonomous maritime systems.
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).
XTEK wins contract to support Australian Defence SUAS fleet
XTEK Limited has secured a new multi-year Department of Defence contract to provide maintenance support for the $26.9 million newly acquired mixed fleet of AeroVironment Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS).
CIMIC’s UGL secures $500 million contract to support Australian Defence’s fuel network
CIMIC Group member UGL has secured a contract with the Department of Defence to provide guidance, planning, supply management, operations, and maintenance for the Australian Defence Force’s fuel network.
Shield AI, Sentient Vision partner to develop AI-powered wide-area imagery system
Shield AI, an American defence technology company, and Australia-based Sentient Vision Systems have joined forces to deliver a wide area motion imagery (WAMI) solution for the Department of Defence (DoD), Australian Defence Forces (ADF), and other international customers.
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Responding to manufacturing demand and performance signals
Australian manufacturers are navigating a challenging environment. Just as output had returned to growth, higher fuel and freight costs, rising input prices and global supply chain disruption renewed pressure on margins and cash flow.
