Tag: AUKUS
Advanced manufacturing among focus of talks between SA gov’t and London defence firms
State Trade and Investment Minister Nick Champion is meeting with London-based global nuclear and defence companies Rolls Royce and Babcock International today to explore potential investment opportunities in the AUKUS submarine program.
Engineers Australia welcomes 2023 federal budget’s commitment to upskilling workforce
Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew has welcomed the Australian Government’s 2023 budget for its measures supporting the upskilling of the engineering workforce targeting positive outcomes in AUKUS, manufacturing, sovereign capability, and national energy transition.
UNSW commends $128.5 million funding to boost number of STEM graduates
UNSW has received a $128.5 million Federal Budget allocation that would create over 4,000 new student places aimed at boosting STEM programs and the number of skilled graduates needed for the AUKUS agreement.
New agency, new regulator created for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program
The Australian government is launching a new agency and new regulatory body that will manage Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program.
Weapons manufacturing among priorities in Australia’s biggest defence overhaul
Developing the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) ability to precisely hit targets at extended ranges and boosting the manufacture of weapons in the country are among the country’s six priority areas in the public version of the Defence Strategic Review released Monday.
New framework to connect innovation districts, capitalise on AUKUS opportunities
The South Australian Government has unveiled a new statewide innovation model to strategically integrate the state's burgeoning innovation regions as it prepares to capitalise on the opportunities afforded by AUKUS.
Ai Group urges SA gov’t to make early AUKUS investment
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has released a pre-budget submission urging the South Australian government to balance current challenges with the investment required...
WA seeks industry comments ahead of launching defence reskilling, upskilling grants
The Western Australian government is seeking feedback for its expression of interest documents ahead of opening applications for its new $2.5 million defence industry grants program.
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.
Industry calls for skills training programs to build Australia’s nuclear submarine capability
Industry representatives have highlighted the significance of establishing specialist training programs that would supply skilled workers to build Australia’s nuclear submarine capability following the $368 billion AUKUS deal this week.
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