Tag: supply chain

South Australia’s defence manufacturing sector has reached a new milestone, with Adelaide-based Century Engineering becoming the first Australian company to secure export contracts within the United States naval nuclear supply chain.

Infios has announced a new set of artificial intelligence capabilities aimed at advancing what it describes as “intelligent supply chain execution,” with the company positioning the tools as a way to enable real-time, automated decision-making across operational workflows.

Manufacturing of Australia’s Bushmaster protected vehicles is set to expand following a AU$750 million government commitment to deliver 268 next-generation units, according to Thales Australia.

Rio Tinto has reported a 9 per cent year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for the first quarter of 2026, supported by gains across its manufacturing-linked aluminium and copper operations, according to its latest quarterly update.

Australia and the United States have stepped up efforts to secure critical minerals supply chains, with both governments confirming new investment measures and closer coordination under a bilateral framework.

The Australian Government has announced it will bring forward $6.15 billion in concessional finance to support businesses, with a focus on strengthening manufacturing and supply chains affected by global disruptions.

Manufacturing has entered a new phase in its digital transformation, with Industrial AI moving beyond pilot programs into core operational systems. 

Australia and Canada have signalled deeper cooperation in manufacturing and industrial capability following talks in Canberra between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, according to a joint statement released by the two governments.

The Australian Defence Department has announced that manufacturing of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) has commenced in Australia, marking the start of domestic production of the missiles.

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.