Tag: Pat Conroy
Aussie local manufacturer enters US submarine program with gov’t support
The Australian Government has announced what it describes as a significant step for domestic manufacturing under the AUKUS partnership, confirming HIFraser as the first Australian company qualified to supply parts for US Virginia class submarines through the Government-funded Defence Industry Vendor Qualification Program (DIVQ).
Anduril advances Australian undersea manufacturing with Ghost Shark facility launch
Anduril Australia has opened a Ghost Shark manufacturing facility in Sydney and announced the first Ghost Shark Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XL?AUV) has rolled off the production line ahead of schedule and is ready for in?water testing, the company said in a media release.
Gov’t funding to help Australian firms meet US submarine manufacturing standards
The Australian Government has announced a $19 million investment to support Australian manufacturers seeking to secure contracts within the United States submarine industrial base through the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification (AUSSQ) Pilot program.
$1.7B defence boost: Australia to manufacture next-generation Ghost Shark fleet
The Australian Government has announced a $1.7 billion investment to equip the Royal Australian Navy with a fleet of Australian-designed and manufactured autonomous undersea vehicles, known as the Ghost Shark.
Pat Conroy says defence future will be ‘made in Australia’ through manufacturing
The Australian Government has underscored Queensland’s central role in building Australia’s sovereign defence capability, with Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy outlining major investments in advanced technologies and manufacturing during an address to the Queensland Media Club.
Australian Defence Force picks Japanese frigate to replace Anzac-class vessels
The Australian Government has selected the upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigate as the preferred platform for the Royal Australian Navy’s future general purpose frigates.
Defence industry manufacturing boosted by latest $17.3M grant round
The Australian Government has announced an additional 40 grants worth more than $17.3 million to boost local manufacturing, support Australian businesses, and strengthen the country’s sovereign defence industry.
Australian manufacturers to supply US Navy submarine components
The Australian Government has awarded initial Defence Industry Vendor Qualification (DIVQ) contracts to Australian manufacturers, marking progress in connecting local businesses with the submarine...
Gov’t backs Australian innovation with $60M defence technology boost
The Australian Government is making a significant investment in local innovation, focusing on quantum and counter-disinformation technologies to give defence a technological edge while fostering a future built in Australia.
Australian government invests $22M in domestic rocket motor manufacturing
The Australian Government announced an investment in a sovereign rocket motor program aimed at bolstering national security and creating high-skilled jobs in the advanced manufacturing sector.
Featured Article
AVEVA and Schneider Electric spearhead digital transformation in mining
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation, has partnered with Schneider Electric to redefine what smart, sustainable mining looks like in the age of AI.
