Tag: Defence Strategic Review
New Defence Digital Strategy prioritises AI and supply chain resilience
The Australian Government has released the 2024 Defence Digital Strategy and Roadmap, outlining the strategic direction for delivering advanced information and communications technologies (ICT) in support of Australia’s national interests.
Veteran-owned Albury company lands $33 million defence contract
The Australian Government has recently granted a $33 million contract to Albury-based company Australian Target Systems (ATS) in a bid to bolster smaller businesses and employment within the local defence sector.
Australia injects additional $399M into MQ-28A Ghost Bat development project
Over 350 new highly skilled jobs are expected to be created in Australia’s defence industry following the recent allocation of $399 million in federal funding for the MQ-28A Ghost Bat development.
CIMIC’s CPB Contractors to spearhead Army Aviation Program in Townsville
CIMIC Group's CPB Contractors has been chosen by the Australian Government's Department of Defence to undertake the Army Aviation Program of Works at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Townsville.
Lockheed Martin collaboration fast-tracks Australia’s missile manufacturing, bolsters long range strike capability
The Australian Government announced the initiation of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missile manufacturing in the country by 2025, following the formalisation of a $37.4 million contract between the Australian Defence Department and Lockheed Martin Australia.
South Korea’s Hanwha wins $7B Australian Defence contract for IFV manufacturing
Hanwha Defense Australia has secured a $7 billion contract to deliver and support 129 locally built Redback infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) for the Australian Army.
Thales wins $2 billion contract to maintain Australian naval fleet
Defence manufacturing giant Thales Australia has secured a $2 billion contract to maintain and sustain Australia’s naval fleet in Sydney.
High-power fibre lasers emerge as game-changing tech to defend against drones, says research
Optical scientists from the University of South Australia (UniSA), the University of Adelaide (UoA), and Yale University have unveiled a new method to significantly boost the power of fibre lasers while preserving their beam quality.
NIOA, L3Harris partner to bring rocket motor, warhead manufacturing to Australia
Australian defence company NIOA has teamed up with Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies company, to explore the manufacturing of critical guided weapons components in Australia.
Downer lands multi-million dollar defence redevelopment contract in South Australia
Engineering firm Downer EDI Limited has secured a contract for the planning phase of the Australian Defence Force's Woomera Redevelopment Program in South Australia, marking a significant milestone in the country’s defence infrastructure development.
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
