Tag: guided weapons and explosive ordnance
$500M defence manufacturing boost for Western Sydney
Manufacturing and construction jobs are expected to increase in Western Sydney following a $508 million investment by the Albanese Government in two defence infrastructure projects linked to Australia’s guided weapons and explosive ordnance manufacturing capability, according to the Australian Department of Defence.
$21 billion defence manufacturing plan bolstered by Australia-US agreement
Australia and the United States have signed a Joint Statement of Intent to explore co-production of guided weapons and opened a joint office to support cooperation in the sector.
Australian Missile Corporation signs deal with Victoria to bolster GWEO manufacturing industry
The Australian Missile Corporation has inked an agreement with the Victorian Government to prioritise local jobs, skills, and training in a push to speed the development of Australia's emerging smart munitions industry.
Gov’t pledges $4b over the next four years to advance missile manufacturing in Australia
The Australian Government said it is earmarking $4.1 billion to the purchase of additional long-range attack systems and the manufacture of longer-range munitions in Australia in a push to carry out the Defence Strategic Review's top goals.
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Australia’s manufacturing sector entered 2026 with improving momentum, but renewed global disruption is again testing resilience across the industry.
