Boeing inks defence contracts with small businesses in Capability Up-Lift program
Boeing Australia has awarded seven contracts to small businesses from various industries, such as manufacturing and cybersecurity after completing its first Capability Up-Lift Program.
Palantir, Caterpillar dealer WesTrac expand Australian partnership
Palantir Technologies is expanding its partnership with WesTrac, a world-leading Caterpillar dealer and leading provider of heavy mobile equipment and aftermarket services in Australia, to deploy the Foundry operating system across WesTrac’s core operations.
Nyrstar claims $1.7b contribution to the Australian economic value in 2022
Nyrstar Australia has presented its Economic Value Report Summary for 2022, valuing the previous calendar year's benefit to the Australian economy at $1.7 billion.
NIOA Australia installs new data acquisition tech to transform ballistics testing
A new ballistics data acquisition technology at weapons manufacturer NIOA’s range facility in Brisbane is expected to revolutionise the way weapon and ammunition performance are tested, according to the company’s top engineer.
University of Adelaide partners with Babcock to boost defence talent & skills
A new collaboration between the University of Adelaide and Babcock Australasia is poised to accelerate Australia's key military workforce to serve the country's ambitious defence agenda.
Northrop Grumman launches hypersonic propulsion systems manufacturing facility in US
Global defence tech giant Northrop Grumman has opened its new Hypersonics Capability Centre (HCC) in Maryland, US, to manufacture advanced propulsion solutions that can power hypersonic missiles beyond Mach 5.
Cicada Innovations to oversee new $7.8m biomedical research & startup facility in Westmead
Australia's flagship deep tech incubator Cicada Innovations has been awarded a $7.8 million grant to enable health and medtech startups to transform world-leading research into lifesaving innovations, which will be housed in the Westmead Health and Innovation District.
Macquarie researchers use ethanol to revolutionise nanosensor manufacturing
Macquarie University engineers have developed a new technique that uses ethanol to make the production of nanosensors more sustainable, cheaper, and more efficient.
New $3b multi-beverage group formed to bolster manufacturing & distribution
Beam Suntory and Frucor Suntory have struck an AUD 3 billion joint venture to manufacture, sell, and distribute premium spirits and alcohol-free beverages in Australia and New Zealand.
Queensland’s employment forecasted to grow significantly by 2025-26
The Anticipating Future Skills Series from Jobs Queensland has released four headline employment forecasts for the five-year period 2025-26, estimating total employment of nearly three million, an increase of 207,000 new jobs.
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