Tag: defence
Cashcor Engineering secures Qld’s IPP aid to bolster manufacturing supply chains
Cashcor Engineering, a Cairns-based company, is set to deliver a jobs boost to Far North Queensland and significantly bolster local manufacturing supply chains through funding from the Queensland Government’s Industry Partnership Program (IPP).
RAAF Base Amberley to get major upgrade with $4M gov’t investment
The Australian Government has announced a $4 million investment to revamp the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) Base Amberley near Ipswich in Queensland to boost the nation’s sovereign air combat capability.
BluGlass receives first order for GaN DFB lasers for quantum and defence applications
Global semiconductor developer BluGlass announced has secured its inaugural purchase order for alpha gallium nitride (GaN) Distributed Feedback (DFB) lasers.
BAE Systems to upgrade Mk 45 gun systems on Australian Naval frigates
BAE Systems has won a defence contract with the Australian Government to upgrade existing Mk 45 Mod 2 naval gun systems on Anzac class frigates with a Common Control System (CCS).
New $600M defence contract with Boeing to create 350 jobs in Queensland
Australian Defence said its new $600 million contract extension with Boeing Defence Australia will create more than 350 local jobs in Queensland.
Canada invests in defence tech with MQ-9B SkyGuardian fleet purchase
The Government of Canada has finalised a contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) to acquire a fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).
Report urges Australia to elevate defence industry to national capability
In a joint effort, Ai Group and the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre (SDSC) at the Australian National University have unveiled a comprehensive report addressing the strategic role of Australia's defence industry within the context of the National Defence strategy.
Australia expands list of critical minerals for energy transition
The Australian government has expanded the list of critical minerals deemed crucial to its energy transition and security requirements, adding fluorine, molybdenum, arsenic, selenium, and tellurium.
US Congress greenlights key measures in NDAA 2024 for AUKUS submarine transfer
The United States Congress has passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive legislation that not only addresses critical aspects of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program but also establishes key exemptions for both Australia and the United Kingdom from US defence export control licensing.
Titomic affirms Herbert Koeck as managing director in strategic move
Australian metal additive manufacturing company Titomic Limited announced the extension of Herbert Koeck's contract as managing director for an additional term of at least 12 months, potentially extending to two years.
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