Tag: defence manufacturing
Funding announced to boost Hanwha’s defence supply chain in Vic
The Victorian government has allocated $10 million in funding to support manufacturers and businesses in the state vying for lucrative defence contracts.
The grant made...
Townsville manufacturer AEP expands and moves into new premises
Townsville vehicle manufacturer Australian Engineering Professionals (AEP) has relocated into new facilities with support from the Queensland Government.
The company – parent to Australian Expedition...
Global shutdown could spark Australian manufacturing revival
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The COVID-19 crisis has the potential to revive Australia’s manufacturing capabilities and reduce the nation’s reliance on global supply chains, according to leading...
Boeing opens new assembly and test facility in Brisbane
Boeing Defence Australia has officially opened its new defence manufacturing and testing facility in Brisbane.
The $7.5 million world-class facility will assemble and test the new...
New advanced manufacturing facility to bring 100 new jobs to Maryborough
A newly created joint venture between Rheinmetall Defence Australia and Brisbane-based NIOA will establish a state-of-the-art shell forging plant that will create up to 100 new...
Former Federal Minister Combet appointed Victoria’s Defence Industry Advocate
Former Federal Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science Greg Combet has been named Victoria’s Defence Industry Advocate responsible for promoting the state’s world-class...
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia to oversee AWD project
The Federal Government has announced that Spanish ship builder Navantia will move a design and management team into ASC's shipyard to oversee the ongoing...
Abbott Government announces limited tender process for AWD project
The Abbott Government announced it will seek tenders from suitable companies to oversee the remainder of the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) project after a...
Alcoa and US Army to develop single-piece aluminum hull for better defence against explosive...
Aluminum producer Alcoa and the US Army Research Laboratory have launched a single-piece aluminum hull for ground combat vehicles, delivering even greater strength and...
Department of Defence launches book on Australian-designed anti-ship missiles
Australia’s Department of Defence has launched Nulka: A Compelling Story, a book which covered the story of a hovering rocket which has significantly contributed...
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