Tag: defence
SPEE3D’s metal printing tech passes sub-zero testing in US defence challenge
Melbourne-based metal additive manufacturing company SPEE3D has demonstrated the capabilities of its XSPEE3D printer in extreme cold environments as part of the US Department of Defence (DOD) Point of Need Manufacturing Challenge.
Advanced Navigation aids Rheinmetall with defence export
Advanced Navigation has signed a multi-million dollar contract with Rheinmetall Defence Australia to supply fibre-optic gyroscope (FOG) inertial navigation systems (INS) for integration into Rheinmetall's Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV), which are currently in service with the Australian army.
Northrop Grumman strengthens Australia’s guided weapons manufacturing with new contract
Northrop Grumman has taken a significant step in advancing Australia’s sovereign weapons manufacturing capabilities with the award of a non-recurring engineering contract to A.W....
Additive manufacturing for military, defence to surpass $800M in 2024, $2.6B by 2030 –...
The latest market study from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) reveals that the use of additive manufacturing (AM) in military and defence is experiencing unprecedented growth.
Gov’t backs Australian innovation with $60M defence technology boost
The Australian Government is making a significant investment in local innovation, focusing on quantum and counter-disinformation technologies to give defence a technological edge while fostering a future built in Australia.
Manufacturing Alliance launches project to address skills shortage in defence industry
The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance, in partnership with BAE Systems Australia, has launched a national project at the Osborne Naval Shipyard with Minister Andrew Giles, aiming to address Australia’s growing need for skilled workers in defence manufacturing.
Titomic sells cold spray system to US Navy’s NAVSEA
Titomic, a global leader in advanced cold spray solutions, has announced its first sale to the US Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
Boost for Tasmania’s defence sector with new naval research facility
In a boost for Tasmania's defence sector, Navantia Australia is set to establish a Naval Research Centre at the Australian Maritime College (AMC) in Newnham.
Local startup to develop AI-enabled debris remover with state gov’t grant
Local startup Paladin Space is poised to advance its efforts in mitigating the dangers of space debris to spacecraft, following the receipt of a $100,000 grant from the South Australian Government.
Victorian government boosts defence supply chain with $827K in grants
The Victorian Government has announced the latest recipients of its Supply Chain Uplift Program (SCUP) grants, providing $827,000 in funding to 13 Victorian businesses to strengthen their competitiveness in the defence sector.
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