Tag: Australia’s defence industry
Small defence industry manufacturer achieves maiden export success
Brisbane-based GaardTech is gearing up for its first export of advanced training systems as part of a trial with the British Army.
The veteran-owned defence...
Four Australian businesses secure contracts to deliver Army’s Boxer vehicles
Tectonica Australia has secured a multi-million dollar contract from Defence to deliver a sophisticated camera technology for the Army’s Boxer armoured vehicles, which are...
Government announces $21m in contracts for Australia’s defence industry
Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price announced eight new contracts worth more than $21 million, funded under the Government’s flagship $640 million defence innovation program.
The...
Chemring Australia wins multi-million dollar contract to supply countermeasure flares for F-35 operators
Geelong-based company Chemring Australia has won a USD$107.5 million contract to manufacture and deliver countermeasure flares for Australian, US and international F-35 operators.
Based in...
Government announces multi-million dollar funding boost for Australia’s Defence Industry
Defence has announced funding support for eight new projects through the Government’s $640m Defence Innovation Hub.
The contracts have a combined value of more than...
Two small businesses win Defence Global Competitiveness Grants
Two small businesses looking to build their export capability have won $130,000 in grants as part of the Federal Government’s strategic approach to growing...
Defence unveils new Industry Skilling and STEM Strategy
The Federal Government has launched a new plan that details how new jobs will be created under its $200 billion investment in defence capability.
Released...
Landmark defence agreement to provide new opportunities for Australia’s defence industry
The Australian Department of Defence and Northrop Grumman have signed the first Australian Industry Capability (AIC) Deed, aimed at creating new opportunities for the...
Promoting Australia’s defence industry in Malaysia
Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne has embarked on a two-day visit to Malaysia to promote Australia's world-class defence industry and its potential to export...
Thomas Global Systems establishes ground-breaking strategic alliance with Safran Group
Sydney-based SME Thomas Global Systems has partnered with international high-technology giant, Safran Group, to manufacture and support high-technology defence equipment in Western Sydney.
The agreement will...
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