Sunday, June 14, 2026

Quickstep to supply F-35 vertical tail components in new contract

Quickstep Holdings has secured an $11.3 million purchase order for its Lot 17 F-35 vertical tail components from Marand Precision Engineering, a longstanding to Quickstep on the F-35 program. 

China manufacturing continues expansion streak amid price pressures

China’s manufacturing sector continued to grow in March 2026, even as it faced steep increases in input costs and longer delivery times from suppliers.

Australian PMI: manufacturing sector sees stability in September

Australia’s Performance Manufacturing Index has shown stability in September 2022, with increased market activity of 50.2 points, according to the Australian Industry Group. 

Novonix unveils results of Hatch’s engineering study on proprietary zero-waste cathode synthesis process

Novonix, an ASX-listed manufacturer of battery materials and technology, has announced the results of the Hatch engineering report on its proprietary cathode synthesis process. 

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.

BluGlass GaN lasers meet performance benchmarks

Gallium nitride (GaN) laser diodes produced by BluGlass at its Silicon Valley feasibility are now achieving or exceeding manufacturer performance benchmarks, the company said in an ASX announcement. 

PPK Group to purchase material interest in PowerPlus Energy

ASX-listed PPK Group Limited has begun a series of conditional transactions to acquire a material interest in Australia-based privately owned lithium battery manufacturer PowerPlus Energy. 

US manufacturing records slowest expansion pace in October

The US manufacturing sector’s market activity has registered a 50.2 per cent rate for the month of October, recording a 0.7-point slip from September’s results. 

BlueScope posts $805.7M NPAT for FY2024 amid industry challenges

BlueScope has reported a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $805.7 million for FY2024, marking a $203.5 million decline from FY2023. 

AML3D boosts US presence with new US Navy alloy testing contract

Wire Additive Manufacturing developer AML3D Limited has signed a contract for an alloy characterisation and testing program to support the US Navy’s submarine industrial base. 
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