Tag: defence

The Australian government has spearheaded its efforts to ensure that Australian-made steel is used in the construction of the nation’s conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarines built at Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia. 

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. 

Sydney-based manufacturer Advanced Navigation has secured a significant grant from the Australian Department of Defence to propel the nation's sovereign manufacturing capability for photonic chips.

Boeing has adopted a new sustainable engine wash technology for Australia’s fleet of C-17 Globemaster IIIs to reduce environmental impact and extend engine life significantly. 

Australian start-up Quasar Satellite Technologies has unveiled its pioneering Space Domain Awareness (SDA) capabilities, developed in collaboration with Australia's national science agency CSIRO.

The Australian government has signed a collaboration with the United States and the United Kingdom to develop the Deep-space Advanced Radar Capability and boost Australia’s defence space capabilities. 

The Sovereign Australian Prime Alliance (SAPA) and Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN) have collaborated on a report detailing a strategy to cultivate defence prime contractors and create a new $1 billion fund to acquire capabilities and services from medium and small companies.

Metal additive manufacturing AML3D has signed a manufacturing contract with BAE Systems Maritime Australia (BAESMA) to provide a test part intended for the Hunter class frigates for the Royal Australian Navy.

BAE Systems Australia’s Hunter Class Frigate Program has successfully completed its Preliminary Design Review, which looked into the operational effectiveness of the program’s design. 

The Australian government has announced a $128 million investment to train thousands of future skilled workers to help deliver the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine pathway.