Tag: Pat Conroy

The Point Wilson Wharf in regional Victoria has reopened to re-commence the large-scale importation of guided weapons and explosive ordnance and associated materiel shipments. 

The Australian government has announced a new $220 million investment in the production of munitions at factories in Mulwala, New South Wales, and Benalla, Victoria. 

The Australian Government announced that submissions for the 2024 edition of the Australian Defence Export Catalogue are officially open to the country’s defence industry businesses.

Thales Australia has officially opened its new advanced manufacturing facility in Lithgow in regional New South Wales, marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to transform the site into an advanced manufacturing 4.0 and integration hub for precision manufacturing. 

The Royal Australian Navy's acquisition of a new batch of naval combat helicopters has been hailed as a major economic boost for the Shoalhaven amid a major upgrade to the HMAS Albatross air station.

The Australian Government has announced its plan to establish an Aircraft Coating Facility at Newcastle Airport dedicated to the maintenance of Australia’s fleet of F-35A Lightning II aircraft. 

South Korean company Hanwha has secured an up to $7 billion contract with the Australian Government for the manufacturing of 129 new infantry fighting vehicles. 

Viva Energy Refining has secured a contract with the Department of Defence to deliver aviation, marine, and ground fuel to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). 

Australian Defence has begun rolling out the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator, which will develop advanced capabilities to boost Australia’s national security. 

The Albanese government has announced an approximately $150 million investment in delivering the skills and workforce required to deliver Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program through AUKUS.