Tag: Department of Defence
Lockheed Martin to support Australian Defence in expanding C-130J fleet
Lockheed Martin Australia has expressed its intent to support the Australian Department of Defence in its effort to “replace and expand” its C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters fleet.
XTEK hits record high of $48.5m in H1 FY23
Defence industry company XTEK has delivered a record half-year revenue of $48.5 million as it maintained its sharp focus on core capabilities and the implementation of its strategic plan, the company said in its recent results investor update.
Lockheed Martin Australia unveils AIR6500 solution with $83b export market potential
Lockheed Martin Australia has introduced its proposed AIR6500 solution, featuring a Battle Management System that could combine inputs from the Defence Department's extensive network of highly capable sensors into a single, actionable picture, providing clarity and cohesion to a challenging undertaking.
XTEK secures $800K defence grant for product dev’t
Defence industry company XTEK has received two Department of Defence grants totalling $800,000 intended to purchase new advanced manufacturing equipment and accelerate product development.
XTEK to deliver new small drone to Australian Defence Department
The Australian Department of Defence has made a $26.9 million purchase order for XTEK Limited’s new Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS).
Manufacturers may face disadvantages with Budget redirection— analyst
The federal government’s move to redirect funding from the Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) and Fund (MMF) may significantly disadvantage manufacturers, according to RSM Australia,...
Northrop Grumman AU showcases Joint Air Battle Management System for Defence
Northrop Grumman Australia has successfully completed the demonstration of a sovereign, fifth-generation Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS) for the AIR6500 Program Office in...
New electric Bushmaster unveiled at recent Chief of Army Symposium
The Australian Department of Defence has revealed the new electric-powered Bushmaster at the recent Chief of Army Symposium, a three-day event that gathered the...
Royal Wolf Wins $51 Million Defence Contract
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National shipping container company Royal Wolf has won a $51m contract to build 300 Personnel Restraint Modules for the Department of...
Government announces more than 300 defence nuclear science and engineering scholarships
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has announced the creation of more than 300 scholarships over the next five years to boost Australia's nuclear scientific and engineering workforce.
Minister...
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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.
