Friday, August 14, 2026

Quickstep to provide composite aerostructures for Carbonix’s long-range drone production

Quickstep, Australia’s largest independent aerospace composite company, has secured a $2.34 million contract with Carbonix for the production and supply of composite aerostructures for Carbonix’s latest long-range drone. 

CDU Drone Program receives federal funding

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has secured $99,000 in federal government funding that will provide students in the Northern Territory with education and training in...

Sidus Space and Markforged are sending a 3D-printed satellite to space

Aerospace company Sidus Space has recognised additive manufacturing’s capability as a highly effective tool to optimise weight in systems designed to reach space, with the development of a 3D-printed satellite set to launch in 2023.

Siemens SiGreen solution track carbon footprints in SA’s food manufacturing industry

Global technology company Siemens is looking for a South Australia-based food and beverage (F&B) company that will pilot trial SiGreen, an emission-tracking and management solution for product carbon footprints. 

Sparc on track for initial commercial production with ecosparc commission

Sparc Technologies has commissioned its graphene additive product, ecosparc, at its commercial production facility in Adelaide, South Australia.

Northrop Grumman, Shield AI partner to develop next-generation drone system

Northrop Grumman and aircraft manufacturer Shied AI have collaborated to develop a replacement drone for the US Army's long-serving RQ-7B Shadow tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS). 

IperionX, Canyon team up to manufacture sustainable bicycle components

ASX-listed IperionX Limited has collaborated with Canyon Bicycles to produce bicycle components utilising IperionX's 100 per cent recycled and low-carbon titanium to create a more environmentally friendly titanium supply chain for the cycling industry.

Raytheon, Northrop Grumman to develop US Army’s Precision Strike Missile

Raytheon Technologies is collaborating with Northrop Grumman to advance the US Army’s Long Range Maneuverable Fires Program, which will become Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 4. 

Nightingale reveals exclusive drone distribution agreement for Australia, NZ

Nightingale Intelligent Systems, a provider of advanced security drones, announced an exclusive multiyear distribution agreement with public safety technology firm Arvensys Group in an effort to supply artificially intelligent security drones to Australia and New Zealand.

Cremorne Digital Hub to boost Victoria’s role in global tech innovation

The Cremorne Digital Hub has entered a new development phase, further cementing Victoria’s position as a key global destination for technology and innovation. 
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global

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.